The Place
An abandoned village in the Ribeira Sacra; one of the most biologically and culturally dense landscapes in northwestern Spain. Eight traditional Galician stone houses in ruin. Two hectares of forest. A stone barn studio nominated for the Premio Nacional de Arquitectura 2024. A few Geodesic domes. And a community of artists, filmmakers, creatives and makers who live and work with.
This is O Castro Art Village. And it is open to you.
The Residency
O Castro welcomes artists, writers, researchers, and creative practitioners of all disciplines for stays of flexible duration, from two weeks to two months. The residency is self-funded: residents cover the cost of their own stay. In return, you get space, solitude, community, and a landscape that inspires you to create your next great work.
You will live in a climate-controlled geodesic dome with a full bathroom, surrounded by forest. Dinners are often prepared and shared collectively using fresh local produce. Wine comes from a vineyard below your feet. You will have access to a gorgeous studio loft on site, high speed internet, the daily rhythm of an active creative community, film screenings,forest walks, hammocks on hilltops, a vibrant community of creatives, and the chance to engage with the local rural communities of the Ribeira Sacra.
There is no prescribed outcome. What you make here, and how, is entirely yours.
Residency Eligibility
Residency Experience Summary
Application Information
→ Full details, pricing, and application: https://ocastroartvillage.com/creative-residency-at-o-castro-art-village/
Daily Rates (for Paid Residencies only)
Long stays (30 days or more)
- Private dome: €45 per day/person
(Comfortable private space with full amenities) - Couples in a private dome: €30 per day/person
(Shared private dome for two adults) - Shared dome: €20 per day/person
(Shared dome accommodation for three creatives) - Family (up to 4) in a private dome: €15 per day/person
(Generous private dome space for family stays — up to four people)
Short stays (14 to 30 days)
- Private dome: €65 per day/person
(Comfortable private space with full amenities) - Couples in a private dome: €45 per day/person
(Shared private dome for two adults) - Shared dome: €40 per day/person
(Shared dome accommodation for three creatives) - Family (up to 4) in a private dome: €35 per day/person
(Generous private dome space for family stays — up to four people)
At times we publish sponsored residency opportunities, or directly invite artists and creatives to come to O Castro as a sponsored creative and work on an individual or collaborative project. For more information get in touch with us through email or visit our website.