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The beauty of northern Spain in an amazing Pop-Up Coliving Experience

Past experiences

Sun and Co. went North!
A springtime memory of a coliving and coworking experience in the Basque Country.

Immersing ourselves in the lush of nature, discovering of good cuisine and all the fun that comes with living and working together with a group of 12 to 18 amazing people!
From Bilbao to San Sebastian, from pintxos to Euskara, from walks to art – for three years the Sun and Co. Pop-Up coliving allowed us to discover the beauty of the Basque Country and create deep human connections!

The Experience

During four to six weeks, we took our Sun and Co. experience to a whole new level!
Creating deep connections, leading great conversations and having a transformative experience were at the top of the menu. After all, that’s what Sun and Co. is best known for – creating a safe space for everyone to connect.

Surroundings

A rural coliving experience nested in the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve, the location is surrounded by beautiful nature and tranquillity. A perfect spot to relax, disconnect and explore the culture of the Basque Countries! 

Location

A completely renovated historical luxury villa in the heart of the Basque Country. With eight bedrooms, a fully-equipped colossal kitchen, a swimming pool, a garden, good WiFi, and even a chapel! Plenty of space to create memorable experiences! 

Community

Building community is at the core of what we do. Spacing between social and professional events, the experience was a full immersion in the Sun and Co. community life. We co-created our agenda knowing that our time together during the retreat is unique!

Wellbeing

The place was just perfect to recharge your batteries! Breathing fresh air, nurturing the body with delicious food and the spirit with deep human connections. On our last edition, we introduced optional yoga and mindfulness sessions.

Where did we go?

We picked a luxury villa in the North of Spain, located in what is possibly the most stunning area of the Basque Country: the charming town of Gautegiz Arteaga, in the center of the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve.

It has been an excellent opportunity to enjoy nature, visit the charming towns in the area, hike in the green mountains or go to the sea. Bilbao and San Sebastian were just 30 minutes and a 1-hour drive from our pop-up house.

“100% of the people who attended in 2023 said they would repeat another Sun and Co. Pop-Up!”

Everybody checked in and checked out every 14 days, so everybody got the chance to connect with the whole group meaningfully. It is a fantastic opportunity to live with a diverse group of like-minded people!

The rooms we had (click on tabs)

Double Bedroom with an ensuite bathroom, a private living room with garden views, a large sofa and a fireplace. Our best room in the house!

Double Bedroom with a shared bathroom. A bit cheaper than the ensuite one, but still charming and with a lot of privacy.

Twin bedrooms, each with its own ensuite bathroom. The perfect option if you want to share the room with just one more person, or a friend (we’ll separate the beds from each other). As always, we’ll try our best to match men with men and women with women, depending on the availability.

Our most affordable option is also the biggest room in the house. Equipped with 4 single beds, you’ll be sharing the room with 3 other lovely people. Shared bathroom.

The hosts and facilitators of our 2024 edition

Nana

Nana loves ice cream, big laughs and spontaneity. She worked for several years in coliving spaces for digital nomads and she is a certified yoga instructor. From what she defines as "her previous life" she brings expertise in project management, coordination and design.
Nana will be your host for the first two weeks of the Pop-Up.

Ana

Ana is bringing years of experience working as a community and social media manager for a number of colivings and retreats for remote workers.
She holds a PHD in human nutrition and she is a certified mindfulness and emotional intelligence trainer. She loves dancing, singing, and having deep talks with a cup of tea.
Ana will be your host for the last two weeks of the Pop-Up.

Our community about the pop-up experience:

Cementing my love of coliving, meeting people that really inspired some ideas in me for my personal and professional life, and learning lots about this part of Spain - I didn't know what pinxtos were, but now I love them!

Toks Coyle (Pop-up 2nd edition)Virtual Assistant

I always learn so much when I’m at Sun and Co, personally and professionally.

Jessica Grace (Pop-up 2nd edition)Writer and Podcaster

In 6 weeks I had the time to really live the house and the experience! Cooking together and daily events made all the difference and having a mastermind was also a very powerful and strengthening activity

Isabella Paiva (Pop-up 2nd edition)Business and Product Consultant

Sun & Co was more than Coliving for me - it was about cocreating and co-conspiring in living our best lives. The depth of connection made everyday so much more joyful. From morning coffee talks about dating, to lunch group workouts, to designing dinner experiences to learning from afternoon workshops - every day felt so full of positive energy and cross-cultural insights. Highly recommend!

Vika Viktoria (Pop-up 1st edition)Keynote Speaker • Award-winning Storyteller

I had the opportunity for the first time in a few years to really connect with people with similar life goals and values as me. It was very healing for me to know there are people I can connect with from around the world who are also on their own path, and to know that every individual's journey is different and yet equally important.

Caitlin Mekita (Pop-up 1st edition)Senior Director of Strategic Engagement

This was really an unforgettable experience for me. It's hard to tell if it was the house or the hosts, the guests or the food, all I know is that it worked. I'm leaving here a much better person that I was when I came.

Irene Olwoch (Pop-up 1st edition)Founder at Remote Controller

I loved the Sun and Co. pop-up! The villa and its surroundings are so beautiful, I learnt a lot from all the professional events, and I met so many incredible people. I’ve already met up with some of my housemates since the pop-up, and I have plans to travel with more of them in the future. I totally fell in love with the Basque Country and I know I’ll be back!

Jess Coleman (Pop-up 1st edition)Author and travel coach

As someone who has been to sun and co many time, the pop up truly proved that the magical sun and co experience is a thing and not just in Javea. You show up as strangers but through a shared experience of inspiration, caring and a lot of fun you walk away with an extended family. I come back because it makes me grow as a person and getting new friends is a bonus.

Nicki Frandsen (Pop-up 1st edition)E-commerce Business Coach

If you have any questions about these experiences, feel free to reach out at [email protected] 🙂