Spending 2 weeks at Villa Capri was a highly enriching experience, both artistically and personally. The space itself is truly special, full of character, and so peaceful. It creates the right conditions for focus and experimentation. What stayed with me most was the atmosphere. It felt safe, nurturing, and genuinely supportive. There was space to take risks, to share work in progress, and to be vulnerable without pressure. The environment encouraged dialogue, collaboration, and deep listening (to oneself and to nature...) As Mallorca has become a luxury retreat destination, some people come here expecting that... Villa Capri provides a raw and real experience, you don't need a perfect studio space if you have the freedom to place your table anywhere you want in a huge garden... It is rare to find a residency that feels both intimate and expansive at the same time. I left feeling inspired, grounded, and connected. I would join again without hesitation and am already looking forward to the next nomadic residency outside Mallorca.
Villa Capri
Vilafranca de Bonany, Spain
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Villa Capri is a creative residency based in an 18th-century farmhouse in Mallorca, Spain. The female-led, interdisciplinary artist collective hosts international artists from various fields, including visual arts, music, performance, film, and gastronomy, for a 10-day immersive residency. Villa Capri aims to foster creativity and collaboration in a serene, nature-focused environment, far from the rush of urban life. The residency offers an open, dynamic structure where participants co-create the daily schedule, which may include movement workshops, nature walks, creative installations, and hands-on activities such as fabric dyeing and sculpture-making. The experience culminates in a public exhibition featuring performances, workshops, and art displays, with the goal of building lasting connections between the artists and the local community. Sustainability is at the core of Villa Capri’s ethos, with an emphasis on responsible consumption and regenerative practices.
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I visited Villa Capri over the last 2 years several times and can highly recommend it. Every stay was very magical and I met and connected through the residencies with so many beautiful and interesting people: local artist from Mallorca and Barcelona as well as international artists. Every time I left i felt nourished and recharged and was able to develop new ideas and try out different artistic experiments. The house is and old farm house with a beautiful pool and in the garden is a dream for every forager, so many edible plants that one can cook with everyday. over the years I tried out many different recipes, for instance: nopal lemonade, nettle soup, wild mustard pesto, wild asparagus salad. it is well located in the middle of the island so one can easily explore it with the car. the sunsets in this rural part of Mallorca are stunning and quite often there are sheeps grazing on the territory which creates a beautiful soundscape and a very idyllic vibe, especially in the morning or golden hour. Lorena is a very calm, intelligent and special person, she doesn't try to push one into a certain structure but lets the structure emerge in the process of the group. I never had a bad experience there, apart from the time the previous reviewer was present, unfortunately she was disappointed because she expected something else and wanted every other resident to suffer with her, everyday she was shouting (maybe as well mental health problems) and created a uncomfortable time for the other people in order to pressure Lorena to refund her, that was very ugly, selfish and mean of her and every one was happy when she finally left. If u are looking for a luxury resort with workshops that you just need to attend then you should go somewhere else. The experience in this residency is more empowering and participatory, the residents organize themself the workshops and plan excursions together. Like this one can peek into other disciplines and get to know some magical spots on that beautiful island, like secret beaches, limestone caves, mountain trails, sustainable projects and inspiring art exhibitions.