O Castro Art Village is a rural creative residency in Galicia, Spain, located in the forested hills and river valleys of Ribeira Sacra. The residency supports artists, filmmakers, writers, researchers, and independent creatives seeking focused time in a calm, comfortable, and inspiring environment.
Residents stay in sustainably built geodesic domes designed for year-round use, offering privacy, warmth in winter, coolness in summer, and views of either the Miño River valley or the surrounding oak forest. A shared studio loft provides desks, a large work table, lounge areas, and projection facilities, while outdoor spaces and the landscape itself invite site-responsive work.
Community life centers around a communal kitchen where residents cook individually or together, often sharing meals, conversations, and ideas. Optional mentorship with filmmaker Davoud Gerami is available for residents working in film, visual, sound, and regenerative arts, drawing on over 25 years of professional experience.
O Castro emphasises sustainability, low-impact living, and deep engagement with place. Residencies balance solitude and exchange, supporting meaningful research, experimentation, and creative production within a thoughtful rural context.
Residency Eligibility
Residency Experience Summary
Application Information
There are no formal eligibility requirements. O Castro Art Village is open to artists, filmmakers, writers, researchers, and independent creatives at different stages of their practice. We review each application individually and focus on the quality of the proposal, the applicant’s intentions, and their compatibility with the rhythm and values of the place. If your application feels like a good fit, we will contact you to continue the conversation.
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.