# The Wellness Weekends

> The Wellness Weekends is a private retreat on a family-owned estate in the dehesa of Extremadura, Spain, about two hours by car from Madrid. The whole estate is rented exclusively to one group at a time, combining the intimacy of a private house with the services and amenities of a high-end hotel, in an all-inclusive format.

## Quick facts

- What it is: an exclusive-use wellness retreat estate (not a hotel with shared guests): one group per stay
- Where: Dehesa Valdepajares de Tajo, Peraleda de la Mata, 10335, Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain; about two hours by car from Madrid
- Accommodation: ten double bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, living room, dining hall and porch
- Format: all-inclusive (meals, wellness and activities); rates are per person, per day
- Ideal for: groups of friends and families, wellness retreats, celebrations, intimate weddings and private gatherings
- Who runs it: the Sartorius family; Teresa Sartorius (certified health coach and Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef) curates every stay
- Booking: pre-book through the website; the team confirms availability and conditions by email or phone
- Contact: reservations@thewellnessweekends.com · +34 658 093 389 · Instagram @thewellnesswknds

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.thewellnessweekends.com/): Overview of the retreat and its three pillars: the family story, the estate and wellness.
- [Our Story](https://www.thewellnessweekends.com/our-story/): The estate's history since Princess Nora von Liechtenstein and Vicente Sartorius acquired it in 1988, and how Nora and her daughter Teresa Sartorius launched The Wellness Weekends as a family-led project after renovating the house.
- [The House](https://www.thewellnessweekends.com/estate/house/): Ten double bedrooms with en suite bathrooms and warm communal spaces; included amenities such as a pool overlooking the dehesa, gym, sauna, padel court, electric bikes and a buggy; and a 215 sqm event space for celebrations, intimate weddings and private gatherings.
- [La Dehesa](https://www.thewellnessweekends.com/estate/la-dehesa/): The private wildlife sanctuary around the house: holm oak dehesa, restored lakes, several habitats and more than 100 bird species, plus deer and wild boar. Recognised for its biodiversity conservation (Vivencia Dehesa project) and managed with regenerative grazing. Access is reserved for guests.
- [Wellness](https://www.thewellnessweekends.com/wellness/): Gastronomy (an all-inclusive meal plan with menus personalised for each group, dining experiences and show cooking with Teresa Sartorius) and wellbeing (gym, movement classes, spa treatments, horse riding, golf, nature experiences and hiking routes through the estate).
- [Book Now](https://www.thewellnessweekends.com/book/): Availability calendar, pre-booking form, current stay conditions (minimum nights, group size and prices) and FAQ.

## Stay details

- Check-in from 3:00 PM, check-out by 11:00 AM; early check-in and late check-out on request, depending on availability.
- Minimum stay of two nights. Group size and rates are listed on the [Book Now](https://www.thewellnessweekends.com/book/) page, which is the source of truth for current conditions.
- Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property.
- Parts of the property, including some rooms, the spa and dining areas, are wheelchair accessible; let the team know about specific needs in advance.
- Shuttle service to nearby towns and train stations with advance notice; private transfers can be arranged.
- Wellness packages and seasonal offers are available on request.

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