Shepherd's Rest

07/11/2024

Out of town we found a road that had been washed away from underneath. Within a day a local farmer had used his tractor to create an alternate route. We ended up playing here for about an hour 😁

06/11/2024

The lives of our children are more fulfilled when we don’t do their learning for them. They grow when we don’t do all the risk assessment for them.

05/11/2024

This is the vibe that truly creates the community we love! Check out the Caldwell’s first impressions after a few days in the rural Spanish mountains ⛰️

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04/11/2024

Dyde family - Month In The Mountains (teens & tweens event) October 2024

03/11/2024

Do you value your time with your children? Do you have the flexibility to work remotely?

Why not combine both and travel together? 🌍✈️

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03/11/2024

Hiking trails might have had some influence on the love of walking ⛰️

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03/11/2024

Looking back some fun moments we had in October! The festivities for Halloween/Día de Todos los Santos was the perfect way to end the month 🧡

Photos by / Joel Shepherd

01/11/2024

Sahala family - October 2024

31/10/2024

We’re certainly enjoying the cooler weather, the open fires, time spent together with our families. 🪵 🔥

This morning we have been preparing Maggie Mae's Diner for a Halloween party! 🎃

31/10/2024

Ever thought about just hitting the road with your kids?

So many families we’ve met are doing exactly that — forging a new routine, traveling together, and rethinking what “learning” really looks like.

We’ve hosted families from all over who are embracing the whole re-wilding and unschooling thing. They’re not waiting for life to make decisions for them; they’re making the moves. Some are selling everything, some are working from anywhere with Wi-Fi, and all of them are figuring it out as they go.

Here’s the real takeaway: you don’t need to have it all planned out. Just take the leap. Wing it a little. Watch your kids learn from the world around them.

30/10/2024

🌧️ Update: We're Safe After the DANA Storm 🌧️

Thank you all for your kind messages and concern! We’re happy to report that everyone here—our team and the nine families staying with us in Oria, are safe and sound.

While the downpour was intense, we were fortunate to avoid major damage or injuries. Just a few leaks in our old farmhouse roofs, which is to be expected with extreme weather like this!

Thank you again for checking in on us—we feel so grateful for your support! 🧡

29/10/2024

How could we possibly outsource THIS right here?

As a self-employed parent, you’ve already learned to do things independently, to manage challenges, and to find your own way. We’ve met many entrepreneurial parents—and their children—who are thriving outside the traditional system.

School doesn’t have to set the rules. You’ve put in the time to know what motivates your child, and you’re there to share in the rewards of their learning, day by day.

You’re already showing them that learning isn’t limited to one place. Instead, it’s part of everyday life and filled with opportunities for growth.

28/10/2024

For nearly a decade, we have enjoyed living in this spot in Andalucia 🇪🇸.

We’ve come to know the landscape and its hidden gems, from scenic trails to local traditions. Our aim is to offer a relaxed, authentic experience where families can unwind, explore, and make lasting memories in the peaceful charm of rural Spain.

Shepherd's Rest & Cortijo Serendipia are run together as one. These properties are two traditional Spanish farmhouses, which make up 7 family apartments and our family home.

Shepherd’s Rest is in Oria village, with all amenities within 10 minutes walk. This includes 4 convenience stores, 5 bar/restaurants, 2 butchers, 2 bakeries, 2 play parks, 24hr medical centre, post office, pharmacy, gym, sports ground, municipal swimming pool (July/August) and a weekly market.

Cortijo Serendipia is 6 minutes drive from Shepherd’s Rest and Oria village.
Supermarkets, indoor pool, bowling, sports clubs, parks and many restaurants and tapas bars are within 25 minutes drive in the local towns of Albox and Olula Del Rio.

27/10/2024

The kids put together a magic show in Maggie Mae’s Diner with

What an incredibly inspiring week it has been. The storm and hail showers gave the evening the perfect atmosphere for some magical happenings!

Photos by carpathian photographer

27/10/2024

Thanks to our subscribers who are keeping our chickens and rabbits fed, we love our little farm in the corner of the garden!

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26/10/2024

Big hike yesterday as the storms were circling us around the mountains 🥾 ⛰️ ⛈️

26/10/2024

Here are a list of FAQ’s that we made to help families make the best plans before they visit. We want everyone to be aware of the area and the differences between Shepherd's Rest and Cortijo Serendipia.

Let us know any other questions that we may not have answered 🧡