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Montseny Valley · Spain

Kalart

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Best for

Introspective Mountain Creatives. Introspective creatives seeking transformation through Montseny mountain immersion, artistic expression, surprisingly family-friendly atmosphere

Unique features

  • Montseny Valley. Located in a spectacular natural valley within Montseny Natural Park, offering immediate access to pristine hiking trails and mountain landscapes that guests describe as magical and soul-nourishing.

  • Musical Community. Vibrant music culture with regular jam sessions, karaoke nights, live music events, and a high concentration of musicians and artists creating spontaneous musical experiences.

  • Daily Lunch. Exceptional communal lunch tradition featuring high-quality, varied meals that serve as the social centerpiece of each day, consistently praised for both culinary excellence and community bonding.

  • Productive Garden. On-site garden providing seasonal produce for meals, creating a farm-to-table experience and deeper connection to food production and sustainability practices.

About

Kalart is a rural coliving community in the Montseny Valley, just 40km from Barcelona, within a UNESCO Natural Park. It brings together changemakers, entrepreneurs, and creatives in this off-the-beaten-path cultural hub. Kalart offers 15 private rooms, coworking spaces, and a daily communal vegetarian lunch, fostering a family-like community focused on personal growth and social impact.

Ratings

8.7/10 Good

Rooms

Private Room

Double bed
Up to 2 guests
Shared bathroom

Private room with cosy design, big windows for natural light, a double bed, and a desk. Includes storage for clothes and cupboards for food and kitchen items. Access to coworking facilities, communal areas, and outdoor spaces. Bathroom is shared.

Policies

Stay rules

  • 30 nights minimum
  • 360 nights maximum
  • Minimum age: 18 years
  • Pets not allowed

Payment & cancellation

  • €200 deposit at booking
  • Free cancellation 90 days before check-in

Community

Kalart was founded on three core principles: work-life balance, inspiring changemakers, and local & social impact. The community believes coliving and coworking in a sustainable, collaborative and rural environment can empower people to thrive. Kalart continues to evolve with its residents, who share a commitment to personal growth and positive impact, incorporating sustainable living and holistic wellbeing into everyday life.

Kalart calls its residents "changemakers" — generally aged 30-45, connected to the creative/cultural industry or social entrepreneurship, and clear about wanting to live purposefully. The local community is treated as an extended family, with residents networking with creatives and entrepreneurs from over a dozen nationalities at cultural and professional events. Life is organized through working groups (cleaning, garden, kitchen, programming) and communal meals, with a clear commitment to participate actively in the life of the house and of the valley. A significant share of long-term residents eventually settle permanently in the valley, remaining part of Kalart's "extended family."

Who stays here

Activities

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How it started

Kalart began in 2018 when Nohemi and Roger transformed an old farm house in the Montseny Valley into Catalonia's first coliving space in the countryside. Their vision was simple but powerful: create a place where creative minds could come together and work on meaningful, eco-social impact projects in harmony with nature. Previously, they had launched projects in tourism, holistic wellness, and education; these experiences, combined with years of travelling, allowed Kalart to evolve into the multi-faceted social organisation it is today. The location in the Montseny Valley was chosen strategically, as the area had already developed into a cultural hub attracting artists, musicians, therapists, and yoga teachers since the late 1970s, creating a natural "migratory circuit" from Barcelona's alternative neighborhoods to the countryside.

Work

Amenities

Workspaces

Coworking space

Quiet

Dedicated coworking zone for up to 8 people, featuring natural light, fast WiFi, pendant lighting, and plant décor. Designed for focused, deep-work sessions. Laptop-based setup with standard chairs and a shared long table.

Living

Shared spaces

Multiuse studio

A spacious 50m² studio used for workshops, yoga, meditation, music sessions, and creative activities. Stone-walled interior with wooden flooring and floor cushions. Also used for research and training sessions.

Living room

Shared living room for relaxation and socializing, used for movie nights, board games, and community gatherings.

Kitchen

One of two shared kitchens available to residents for meal preparation. Residents take turns cooking the daily communal vegetarian lunch.

Kitchen 2

Second shared kitchen available to residents. The property has two kitchens in total to serve the community.

Terrace

Outdoor

One of two outdoor terraces at Kalart. Used for morning yoga sessions at sunrise with views of the Montseny Valley, outdoor breakfasts, and relaxation.

Terrace 2

Outdoor

Second outdoor terrace, offering additional outdoor space for residents to relax and enjoy the natural surroundings.

Patio

Outdoor

Outdoor patio area used for evening socializing, bonfires, stargazing, and informal gatherings.

Solarium

Outdoor

Outdoor solarium for sunbathing and relaxation, taking advantage of the sunny Montseny Valley climate.

Garden

Outdoor

Organic community garden (huerto) where residents can participate in permaculture activities, composting, and harvesting fresh vegetables for communal meals.

Communal meals

Groceries

Two bicycles are available for common use, useful for shopping trips in town or visiting nearby markets

Nearby vendors

  • Supermarket (5min walk)
    Supermarket in the village of Sant Esteve de Palautordena, 500 meters from Kalart
  • Cafeteria & bookstore (5min walk)
    Hybrid cafeteria and bookstore in Sant Esteve de Palautordena, one of the favorite local spots mentioned by Kalart
  • Artisan pizzeria (5min walk)
    Artisan pizzeria in Sant Esteve de Palautordena, one of the favorite local spots mentioned by Kalart
  • Organic market
    Organic market in the Montseny Valley area, listed as a nearby activity by Kalart
  • Cheese farm
    Cheese farm in the Montseny Valley area, listed as a nearby activity by Kalart
  • Local market
    Local markets in Sant Celoni village, accessible by bike from Kalart

Organised trips & deliveries

  • Shopping trips
    Residents car-share for grocery shopping trips and excursions to the mountains, beach, or other parts of Catalonia

Location

Diseminado Afores, 102, Carretera BV-5301 Km 6,5, Sant Esteve de Palautordera, 08461 Barcelona, Spain

Kalart is a rural farmhouse surrounded by farmland at the foot of the Montseny Natural Park (UNESCO Biosphere Reserve). The property sits in the Montseny Valley, between Sant Esteve and Santa Maria de Palautordera — a multicultural enclave home to over 16 nationalities, with a rich history of artists, circus performers, and creative communities who settled here from the 1970s onwards.

The valley is an ecological mosaic of beech forests, mountain rivers, and peaks such as the Turó de l'Home (1,708 m), with beautiful hiking trails that change with each season. Guests describe the surroundings as quiet and peaceful, with lush natural forest and mountains in every direction, and the local village of Sant Esteve de Palautordera — charming and lively, with a good variety of shops and restaurants — just a short walk away.

Despite its rural tranquility, the location is far from isolated: Barcelona is just 40 km away, Girona 50 km, and the Mediterranean coast is reachable in around 20–30 minutes by car.

Getting around

Getting there

How to get to Kalart from the nearest transportation hubs:

Barcelona El Prat Airport

Barcelona City Centre

Girona City Centre

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