Alma — soul · spirit
Querencia — a place of belonging · a place to draw strength · a return to yourself
A luxury world for women seeking the extraordinary — bringing together horses, nature, nourishment, wellness and culture in unforgettable destinations.
Not a retreat. A return.
Presence, connection and freedom — extraordinary horses offering a rare invitation to slow down and live completely in the moment.
Beautiful places experienced at a slower pace — nature, culture, discovery and the freedom to wander.
Nourishment and connection — local and regional flavours, nourishing food, long lunches and tables made for lingering.
A return to yourself.
Alma Querencia was born from something Simone has known since childhood: the quiet freedom of being around horses.
Growing up surrounded by Andalusian horses, she was drawn to their spirit, their presence and the way they ask you to slow down and be completely in the moment. Years later, as life became fuller and busier, that feeling began to call her back.
Alongside her career, Simone developed a deep passion for health and wellness, including founding an organic food brand and exploring what it truly means to feel well — not simply through how we nourish ourselves, but through how we spend our time, what surrounds us and how alive we feel within our own lives.
Her sister Hilary has always remained connected to horses, including through riding journeys in Spain and Portugal. That shared history and love of horses became part of the inspiration for Alma Querencia.
Simone began imagining an experience that could bring that feeling into a new chapter of life — extraordinary horses, beautiful landscapes, exceptional food, restorative wellness, meaningful experiences and the rare luxury of having nowhere else to be.
She created the journey she wanted to take, and the experience she believes more women deserve to have.
"Sometimes, you simply need to return to your own rhythm."— Alma Querencia
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