Making Space: Aracena 2025

Making Space is a five-night residential gathering in Spain this October hosted by Neil Baker and Jamie Jauncey.

The wonderful Finca El Tornero de Rebollar, just outside the town of Aracena, has hosted us for writerly gatherings here for many years, and it holds a special place in the hearts of many Dark Angels.

The intention behind Making Space is to offer you a few lightly held days to explore and work on something meaningful to you. You might want to generate some new writing, move forward with a particular project, or reflect on where you are in your life or with your work. Or you might just want to rest. It’s all welcome.

How you use the space we make is up to you. We’ll gather at the start and end of each day to connect with each other, and Jamie and Neil will be on hand to offer creative exercises and invitations if that’s what you need – but they are yours to accept or decline. You’ll also be able to book one-to-one time with either of us for coaching, guidance and encouragement.

Key details

• Dates: Thursday October 2 to Tuesday October 7, leaving in the morning

• Transfer: Cost includes a shared transfer to and from Seville airport. We’ll coordinate the timings once we know how people are travelling

• Meals: All meals and drinks are included, except one evening when we stroll into town for tapas

• Rooms: All rooms are single occupancy

• Venue: If you want to look us up on a map: Finca El Tornero del Rebollar, Aracena, 21200, Huelva

Costs

To make this gathering as accessible as possible, we’re offering three prices:

• £2,350 if your employer is paying

• £1,950 is the standard price

• £1,650 is the reduced rate if that’s what you can afford just now

We encourage you to pay at least the standard price if you can, but trust you to choose the one that feels right for you 🙂