Before the sun has lifted the morning mist, you may hear hooves brushing against dry earth and the low call of a shepherd guiding his flock into the hills. This is not a ritual for visitors, but a rhythm older than any calendar — a living tradition. It is part of how we honor the natural world: not as scenery, but as a partner in regeneration. Mas Salvá is our working sheep farm, set in the rolling beauty of the Catalonian countryside. Here, flocks graze freely on natural pastures, producing rich, high-quality milk that forms the foundation of our handcrafted artisan cheeses. Made using time-honored techniques, each cheese expresses the authentic character and flavors of the land.
Mas Salvá is part of the Brugarol Wine & Olive Oil Estate — a hidden gem where sustainable farming, world-class architecture, and authentic rural living come together in perfect harmony. On the farm, we craft artisan cheeses and a range of natural dairy specialties, including creamy yogurt and other fresh by-products. Every drop of milk is thoughtfully transformed with care, reflecting our commitment to sustainability, quality, and respect for the land.
“Our sheep are more than livestock – they manage the land, carry seeds, prevent wildfire,” Victoria Engelhorn notes. Their movements aerate the soil. Their grazing keeps grasses in check. Their presence, quiet and steady, is part of a larger, interwoven system that allows both land and life to flourish. From their milk, our farm Mas Salvà produces seasonal cheeses, yogurts, and more. Quantities are small, processes slow, and each flavor is shaped by the herbs and wildflowers grazed that week. No two batches are the same – each one carries the story of a place and a moment in time. As she did in her youth, Victoria still loves to walk alongside the shepherd, learning from his intimate knowledge of the land and its rhythms. It’s an experience we now offer to our guests as well.
These walks are not performances, but transmissions of living tradition, experiences that invite attention, humility, and presence. “It is a profound experience of connection not only to the land, but to the people and animals who live in it,” Victoria says. This is the essence of Brugarol: not to extract from nature, but to walk with it, work with it, and learn from it. After the walk, guests are invited to taste the fruits of this harmony – a selection of farm-made products like our artisan cheeses, each one shaped by the land and season, paired with a thoughtfully chosen glass of wine. It’s a simple yet meaningful way to connect more deeply, not just with the flavors of the region, but with the people, animals, and landscape that make them possible.
Step into the daily rhythm of a shepherd with a guided walk through the Catalan countryside. Follow the flock across open pastures, experience the quiet harmony between humans and animals, and learn the time-honored techniques that have shaped this landscape for generations. It is an intimate way to reconnect with nature — unhurried, authentic, and deeply rooted in tradition.
Along the way, discover the striking farmhouse designed by the renowned RCR Arquitectes, where contemporary architecture blends seamlessly with the rural surroundings. The design respects the land, framing light, stone, and open space in a way that elevates the farm into an inspiring architectural retreat. Whether you seek a sustainable farm experience, an architectural escape, or an unforgettable artisanal cheese journey, Brugarol Mas Salvá invites you to discover, taste, and explore.