Who we are
Thess elgquist
I’m Thess – a cookbook author, food creator and photographer. And someone who finds deep joy in the simple magic of beautiful produce and a shared, delicious meal. I work with green food in all its forms: writing, styling, photographing and cooking – always with curiosity, creativity, and a love for the changing seasons. For me, food is more than what we eat – it’s a way of experiencing new places, connecting with others, slowing down life and nurturing my body. At our retreat, I want to invite you into all of the things I love; to cook, to rest, to explore, let the heart beat a bit faster, to gather and to be inspired.
Laga Lodge
We’re Gustav and Sofi — a couple who followed a dream. In 2019, we sold everything we owned, said goodbye to Sweden and set course for the Basque Country. After a lot of wrongs and a few rights Laga Lodge was born. We created a space that feels warm and welcoming with influences from all over the world. With a garden of our own — and a lot of help from our kind neighbor Carlos and the occasional supervision from our two adorable cats, — we’re learning to grow our own fruits and vegetables and take steps toward a more sustainable way of living. It’s a journey full of trial and error, but one we truly enjoy. At the retreat we want to invite you to our home and hopefully you will enjoy it as much as we do.