Corporate retreat venue in Girona at Castell de Villavecchia.
A private 19th-century castle near Girona for corporate retreats, leadership offsites, and team gatherings. It offers workspaces, gardens, accommodation for up to 33 guests, and exclusive use of the entire estate for your group.
Bring your team together away from the office, without compromising on the comfort of a private estate. Castell de Villavecchia is set in the countryside near Sant Hilari Sacalm, Girona, approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes from Barcelona. The entire estate is reserved exclusively for your company, giving your team the space to think clearly, work effectively, and celebrate what they’ve achieved.
In addition, the castle and its outdoor spaces can accommodate a variety of formats, from executive offsites and strategic meetings to team-building weeks and milestone celebrations.
Why teams choose Castell de Villavecchia
- Exclusive use of the castle, guest house, gardens, and outdoor spaces.
- Accommodation, workspaces, and shared meals all within one private estate
- Flexible indoor spaces for workshops, strategy sessions, meals, and informal conversations
- Outdoor areas for walking meetings, activities, breaks, and quiet moments at the end of the day
- Convenient access from Girona, Barcelona, and Girona–Costa Brava Airport
- Catering, transport, and team activities available on request
Examples of Corporate Retreats
Companies use Castell de Villavecchia in different ways. Some come for focused work, while others combine meetings with more relaxed team time. For example:
- Corporate Workcation A company offered its employees the opportunity to stay at the estate for a week-long workcation, combining remote work, high-speed Wi-Fi, a natural setting, and access to the private swimming pool.
- Leadership Retreat A group of 16 people used the estate for a leadership retreat, particularly appreciating the castle’s private spaces, comfortable accommodation, flexible meeting rooms, and the opportunity to stay together in one place.
- Team-Building Week A company stayed for five nights, combining activities at the estate with excursions in the surrounding area. They chose the castle for its distinctive character, spacious outdoor areas, and meeting rooms suitable for small-group sessions, such as the tower room.
- Corporate Milestone Celebration A group of around 30 people combined time together, drinks, and music with an overnight stay. They used the wine cellar as a dedicated space for the evening’s social activities, allowing the rest of the accommodation to remain peaceful.
These examples have been anonymised. However, they illustrate the types of stays the estate is already used for: private, residential, practical, and easy to adapt to each group’s programme.
A private castle, exclusively for your team.
When you book Castell de Villavecchia, the entire estate is exclusively yours. There are no other guests or shared spaces. Up to 33 people can stay on the estate, with 17 bedrooms, 16 bathrooms, and 26 beds. This means most teams can stay together in one place and avoid daily travel between venues.
Spaces designed for work and connection
- Meeting room in the attic A bright, open space of approximately 103 m², offering 180-degree views across the estate, meeting tables, and a lounge area. Ideal for workshops, strategy sessions, and leadership discussions.
- Breakout rooms Several rooms throughout the castle can be used for small-group work, one-to-one conversations, or quiet calls, including the tower room, the lounge, and other flexible living spaces.
- Flexible layouts los espacios pueden adaptarse al programa, desde sesiones plenarias y grupos de trabajo hasta comidas compartidas, conversaciones informales y momentos de tarde o noche.
- Dining room Next to the main kitchen, with seating for 20 to 30 people around the table for shared meals.
- Wine cellar un espacio en la planta inferior dedicado a la música y el baile, adecuado para una celebración al final de una jornada de trabajo.
- Lounge and tower room Informal spaces to regroup, chat in small groups, or relax between sessions.
Rest and accommodation
After a day of meetings or activities, the team can unwind across 17 bedrooms. Most rooms have either a private or shared bathroom. They are spread across the ground, first, and second floors of the castle. With everyone staying under the same roof, it’s easier to keep the group connected.
Outdoor spaces and team activities
The estate features several gardens, a chestnut grove, and a woodland path. There’s plenty of space to walk, talk, or enjoy outdoor activities between sessions. The pool area offers a pleasant place to unwind at the end of the day. Outdoor parking is also available for up to 10 vehicles.
Catering, transport, and activities
Castell de Villavecchia works with a trusted network of local suppliers. We can help arrange catering, transport, and team activities, tailored to your group’s needs and available on request. Tell us about your plans, and we’ll help you put together the right combination.
Professional support before and during your stay
Castell de Villavecchia is professionally managed by Els Majordoms, a local holiday rental management company based in Banyoles, Girona. Before your stay, we can help with practical questions about the estate, accommodation, catering, transport, and activities. Our team remains available throughout your retreat, allowing organisers to focus on their team rather than the logistics.
The estate is prepared to professional standards before every stay. This includes professional cleaning, hotel-quality bed linen and towels, and laundry service for household linens. Additional cleaning services and changes of bed linen or towels can also be arranged for longer stays.
We can help coordinate:
- Catering and private chefs
- Transport and transfers
- Team activities and local suppliers
- Additional cleaning
- Bed linen and towel changes
- Practical questions before arrival
Ready to plan your retreat?
Tell us your dates, group size, and retreat format, and we’ll help you put together a proposal for your stay at Castell de Villavecchia.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How many people can stay at the estate?
Castell de Villavecchia can accommodate up to 33 guests across the castle and guest house, with a total of 17 bedrooms, 16 bathrooms, and 26 beds.
What is the capacity for a corporate event?
The estate can accommodate up to 50 people in total, including overnight guests and day visitors. This makes it suitable for residential retreats, day sessions, and mixed formats where part of the team stays overnight.
What workspaces are available?
The main workspace is the attic meeting room, a bright 103 m² space with views across the estate, meeting tables, and a lounge area. The castle also offers several flexible spaces for smaller sessions, meals, and informal conversations, including the music room, wine cellar, dining room, lounge, and tower room. Some bedrooms also have desks, and additional tables and chairs are available for practical working sessions.
Can the estate be used for breakout sessions?
Yes. In addition to the main attic meeting room, the castle has several smaller rooms and lounge areas that can be used for breakout sessions, one-to-one conversations, quiet calls, or small working groups, including the tower room and the lounge.
Can the layout be adapted to the retreat programme?
Yes. The estate is flexible and can be adapted to different formats, from plenary workshops and strategy sessions to working groups, shared meals, outdoor activities, and informal gatherings in the afternoon or evening.
Is Castell de Villavecchia suitable for a corporate workcation?
Yes. The estate is well suited to corporate workcations, where teams combine remote work, shared meals, time outdoors, and relaxed moments together. It offers Wi-Fi, multiple workspaces, private grounds, and on-site accommodation.
Is the Wi-Fi suitable for work sessions?
Yes. Internet access and Wi-Fi are part of the estate’s standard amenities, and the connection is suitable for video calls, hybrid sessions, and everyday work during a retreat.
Can catering be arranged?
Yes. Catering, private chefs, coffee breaks, and shared meals can be arranged on request through trusted local providers. Groups can also organise their own catering independently. The estate has a professional catering kitchen of approximately 60 m², in addition to the main kitchens in the castle and guest house.
How many people can be seated for a meal indoors and outdoors?
Indoors, the main dining room can seat approximately 20–30 people at the table, depending on the layout. Outdoors, the estate has three outdoor tables and around 35 chairs in total, suitable for informal group meals and outdoor dining.
Can you help arrange transportation?
Transport can be arranged upon request, depending on the group size, arrival points, and itinerary. The best way to reach the estate is by car or private transfer, especially if the retreat includes activities outside the castle.
What activities can be organized?
Team activities can be organized on the estate or in the surrounding area, depending on the goal of the retreat. The gardens, forest, and outdoor areas work well for informal group activities, walking meetings, reflection breaks, and quiet moments between sessions. Useful outdoor spaces include the lookout garden, the chapel garden, the tower garden, the chestnut forest, and the forest trail.
How do you get there?
Castell de Villavecchia is located near Sant Hilari Sacalm, in the Girona countryside. Girona-Costa Brava Airport is about 30 minutes away, Barcelona is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes away, and Barcelona-El Prat Airport is around 1 hour and 30 minutes away. The nearest town, Sant Hilari Sacalm, is 3.5 km from the estate.
Is there parking available?
Yes. There is an outdoor parking area with space for about 10 vehicles, located behind a gated entrance.
Is there housekeeping service during the stay?
Yes. Additional cleaning can be arranged upon request, depending on the length of stay and the needs of the group.
Is early check-in possible?
Early check-in may be possible upon request, depending on availability and the preparation schedule prior to your stay. Please contact us in advance so we can confirm what is possible.
Is late check-out possible?
Late check-out may be possible upon request, depending on availability and the next booking. Please contact us in advance so we can check and confirm.
Is there a barbecue?
Yes. The estate has a Broil King gas barbecue and outdoor dining furniture, suitable for relaxed group meals during the retreat.
Is there a swimming pool?
Yes. Castell de Villavecchia has a private outdoor swimming pool in the lookout garden, with panoramic views of the landscape. The pool measures approximately 15 × 3 m and is usually open from April 1st to October 31st.
Is there air conditioning?
Yes. Air conditioning is installed in key shared spaces of the castle, including the dining room and the living room. The estate's inventory also includes air conditioning remote controls. It should not be assumed that all bedrooms have individual air conditioning, so please check with us if this point is important for your group.
Can we request an extra change of bed linen?
Yes. Additional changes of bed linen and towels can be arranged upon request during the stay.