A Soulful Sanctuary in Southern Spain: My Visit to Tribu del Alma
Finca Pura Vida
This spring, I felt a calling to return to Andalucía, in the sun-drenched south of Spain. It was my second time in the region, but this visit held a different kind of pull—more intuitive, more intentional. I had come across whispers online of a retreat place called Tribu del Alma, run by a small group of Dutch visionaries. Their story intrigued me, so I followed my instinct and sent a spontaneous email. To my surprise, I received a warm invitation.
They were in the middle of building a yurt, and I was welcome to visit, stay the night, and witness their unfolding project. I didn’t think twice.
The Tribu del Alma building the Yurt.
The drive was about 50 minutes through olive groves and sun-bleached hills. The further I drove, the more the roads narrowed into dust paths. Adventure had begun. When I finally arrived, I saw the familiar house from their website—Finca Pura Vida, set against the dramatic landscape of La Hoya, near Gaucín. Music drifted through the air. Laughter echoed across the hills. I stepped out with my camera, and Danielle greeted me with a smile that felt like home.
She led me down a thorny trail to where the yurt was being constructed, surrounded by friends and family, all working together. That moment struck something deep in me—a sense of shared purpose, real connection, and the beginning of something meaningful.
From Head to Heart: The Vision Behind Tribu del Alma
Tribu del Alma was born not from convenience, but from deep resonance. On February 19, 2022, the founders first visited this piece of land. They immediately felt its potential—a gateway, a place that could serve something greater. Though the mind brought doubts (too big, too expensive, too uncertain), the heart spoke louder. On 22.02.2022 at 10:22 p.m., they wrote down the intention to manifest what is now known as Pura Vida.
By March 2, their offer was accepted. On June 17, the contract was signed. Since then, this place has grown into a Holistic Retreat Centre dedicated to transformation, healing, and deep connection—with self, others, and the Earth.
The team behind Tribu del Alma is on a mission: to contribute to raising awareness on this planet by creating retreats that support people in reconnecting with their own self-healing abilities. Their work goes beyond hosting events—they hold space for transformation, grounded in the belief that healing happens most powerfully in a group, in a tribe.
Some of the retreats are lovingly crafted and guided by the team themselves—focused on themes like trauma healing, inner transformation, and conscious family connection. These may be dedicated to men, to women, to mixed groups, or to families—such as the father & son and mother & daughter retreats they’ve begun to offer.
They also collaborate with like-minded facilitators—those whose work is rooted in depth, awareness, and intention. And for those looking for a soulful location to bring their own retreat vision to life, the centre is available to rent as a venue, with space for up to 12 guests in shared double rooms.
Whatever the format, it’s the same spirit that holds it all together: a desire to create experiences that shift people from the mind into the heart, and from disconnection into deep belonging.
A Holistic Space Rooted in Nature
Aerial view of Finca Pura Vida.
Tribu del Alma isn’t limited to a single discipline—it’s a holistic retreat centre where true inner work takes place. The focus here is not performance or productivity, but presence. Authenticity. Healing.
The land itself carries a peaceful frequency. Located in La Hoya, this area is known for its gentle microclimate and year-round pleasant weather. It has long attracted people in search of stillness, clarity, and reconnection. The finca—now known as Pura Vida—sits quietly among olive trees and soft hills, held by silence and light.
The facilities are intentionally simple, immersed in nature, and designed to support deep rest and reflection. Whether in the garden under the stars, or within the walls of the house itself—everything invites you to slow down, listen, and be.
More Than Just Retreats
In addition to their healing programs, Tribu del Alma also opens its doors to gatherings for conscious creatives—artists, musicians, and visionaries who want to create in community and from the heart. These aren't your typical “art retreats.” They are raw, real, and soulful spaces where creativity becomes a tool for emotional release, healing, and transformation.
Trauma, illness, burnout, depression—these are not just symptoms to manage, but invitations to return to what’s essential. That’s what this place stands for: supporting people to remember their wholeness.
My Personal Experience
Though I was only there briefly, something shifted in me. The ease of conversation. The warmth of the people. The clarity in the air. I was reminded that transformation doesn’t always need structure. Sometimes it just needs space. Intention. Safety. And a bit of magic.
As I packed my bag and left the finca, with Andalusian dust still on my shoes, I knew it wasn’t goodbye. A connection had been made—with the land, the people, and something greater that lives through this project.
The Inner Traveller Connection
At Inner Traveller, we search for places where the outer journey supports the inner one. Tribu del Alma is exactly that. It’s not a retreat centre in the traditional sense. It’s a field of awareness. A living project. A place where transformation happens—quietly, powerfully, and with deep love.
If your inner traveller is seeking more than rest—if it’s seeking realignment, depth, and community—maybe this is where your next journey begins.