About Us
It all started with a meditation
During the pandemic, I found a moment of clarity during meditation. A inspiring vision of a different way of life, a sanctuary of joy, peace, safety, and personal growth. My husband, Mark, wholeheartedly embraced this vision and together we began our journey from the UK to Spain.
Casa de Alegria Retreat is a Private Self-Mastery Retreat, Yoga Studio, One Bedroom Apartment Holiday Rental and Membership Community. It is a heartfelt tribute to a shared vision. Named "House of Joy," it is my Self-Mastery passion melded with Mark’s dedication to creating a transformative oasis. Our journey has culminating in a holistic haven, placing individual well-being at the forefront of everything we do, and helping people from all over the world to de-stress and find personal connection again.
We look forward to meeting you soon.
Much love
Caroline & Mark
Who are Caroline & Mark?
Mark
After a successful 33-year career at a leading department store in London as a Warehouse Manager, Mark is now enjoying the slower, restful pace of life in Spain.
Mark manages the maintenance and upkeep of the apartment and gardens. He is the visionary and builder of all the improvements and projects at Casa de Alegria.
Mark’s passion is in woodwork, he spends hours creating and crafting, pergolas, decks, cupboards, shelves and headboards to name a few, designing and personalising each project with care and love.
Whatever you need on retreats, he is on hand to help. Whether that is our transport collection services, leading walks and workshops or assisting in the preparation of breakfast, drinks, snacks, smoothies, & juices, you can count on Mark to be there.
Louie
Louie is affectionately known as Chief Doggie Comfort Officer and is an integral part of Casa de Alegria.
He loves pawing over plans and signing off on projects. Louie oversees all works, loves getting involved on the Yoga mat and enjoying cuddles with guests. He is equally happy to stay indoors and nap if you aren’t that keen on dogs, he’s chilled either way.
Caroline
After 29 years working in various corporate companies in London as Executive Assistant, Office Manager and HR Officer, Caroline knew it was time for a change. She first discovered Yoga in a London gym in 2004 as a physical practice of exercise. This evolved over time and has been responsible for subtle shifts of awareness, taking her from a hectic, burnt-out, London lifestyle to living at a relaxed, peaceful pace in Spain.
Caroline believes that Holistic Self-Mastery is a tool for deepening self-awareness and connection to Source Energy. In her work, Caroline guides and encourages this growth, and the understanding that it is achievable for everyone.
She offers a reflective and thought-provoking approach to Self-Mastery, encouraging you to listen to your body and mind, being mindful of how you are feeling and letting go of anything that no longer serves you.
As her Yoga Lineage Teacher Trainer, Vanda Scaravelli eloquently said “Teaching is not an imposition of the teachers will over that of the pupil, not at all. Teaching starts with freedom and ends with freedom”.
Our Green Way Of Life
At Casa de Alegria, we believe in living a green way of life which we share with our community. We are dedicated to reducing waste, conserving resources, and supporting local communities.
We live an ayurvedic lifestyle, collaborating with like-minded local partners, sourcing locally and seasonally wherever possible. We use organic products to make our own eco-friendly body and cleaning products and invite guests to use the abundance of fruit and herbs right from the plant in the garden.
We educate our clients on green living, empowering them to make environmentally conscious choices and encouraging recycling.
Bring The Casa de Alegria Magic To You
If you like the sound of our ethos, we have options to bring a little of Casa de Alegria to your place, whether that is your villa, business, yacht, retreat, private estate in Spain or Aboard.
