Welcome Back to Earth
We are Rob & Elvira from The Netherlands. In search of a more sustainable lifestyle we bought a monumental farmhouse in Asturias, a beautiful green area in Spain.
Earth is our Growth Model – Asturias is the place where we can reconnect with nature and live a self-sufficient lifestyle: we started a perma-culture garden, and we forage from the woods.
Travel Back to Earth with us – Our lush mountain valley is full of Hidden Gems: discover unspoiled nature and extra-ordinary sustainable initiatives.
Reconnect with nature – Experience the overwhelming beauty of nature and let it bring joy and peace of mind at Back to Earth Retreats.
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Our Journey
Follow us on our journey to find a sustainable lifestyle in the beautiful nature of Asturias.
Hidden Gems
Discover the extraordinary sustainable initiatives in our region.
Visit Asturias
Your guide to outdoor activities, forest bathing retreats, hidden gems & house hunting
Latest Blog
Life in Asturias – Update November 2024
We have been living in Asturias for 1,5 years now, and we have both been back to the Netherlands once. We can honestly say that we miss very little. No homesickness, nothing. We are busy renovating, taking care of all the animals – we have a new border collie puppy called Panda!, and socializing with our neighbors in the valley; lunch parties, meetings with the entrepreneurs in the valley, visiting local farmers’ markets … READ MORE
Latest Vlog
Hidden Gems: La Flor del Agua
We are always looking for hidden gems in our valley and beyond. Find the latest vlog of our visit to La Flor del Agua – the biggest rose garden in Spain – below. Located in Asturias, close to Oviedo, they grow 30.000 edible roses and create delicious marmelades, chutneys, ketchup and lemonade from roses with a suitable brand name: Taste of Love
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