The Historic Heart Of Haro
Tucked into the rolling hills of northern Spain, Haro is a town with wine in its bones. Pale stone buildings, narrow lanes, sun-drenched plazas, and a river that winds quietly through the middle of it all. This is La Rioja – a region of vineyards, valleys, and centuries-old winemaking traditions held closely by the families who shaped them.
The land here is generous, but precise. A rare microclimate, where Atlantic breezes meet Mediterranean warmth and mountain air cools the valley, gives the soil its character and the grapes their depth. Above ground, golden afternoons stretch long into evening. Below ground, a hidden network of calados (ancient stone cellars) holds the temperature steady year-round, so the wine can age the way it always has: slowly, in the dark, and undisturbed.
Haro itself moves at its own pace. Slower. Softer. Steeped in ceremony – and now it’s yours to discover.
Your Home Away From Home
Every room is its own quiet sanctuary, where restored stone walls, natural wooden floors, and noble materials meet soft neutral tones and beautifully considered lighting. Some open onto small balconies overlooking the plaza; others sit beneath original coffered ceilings, with four-poster beds and freestanding stone bathtubs. As you unpack, you’ll notice the little details we’ve tailored just for you – your Tropic favourites in the bathroom and your mini bar stocked with the drinks and snacks you love.
Now, settle in and leaf through this brochure to discover how your Diamond Retreat will unfold.
Explore Palacio de los Ángeles
Restored from an 18th -century Baroque palace and reborn as one of the Leading Hotels of the World, Palacio de los Ángeles is the first five-star hotel in La Rioja’s wine capital. Original stonework, timber beams, and high vaulted ceilings meet calm contemporary Spanish design, while leafy garden terraces, a peaceful outdoor pool, and the new Angel’s Wellness spa – with Natura Bissé treatments, hydrotherapy, and a hushed sense of ritual – invite you to slow right down.
Each day has been crafted with intention. Mornings to gather, share, and shape what’s next for the business. Afternoons to wander, rest, and indulge. And evenings reserved for long tables, exceptional wine, and the unhurried elegance of a Riojan night.
Sunday 14th June
• Welcome lunch in the courtyard with cocktails, paella stations, and a DJ – room keys handed out as you settle in.
• Spa rituals and facials between 3.30pm–6.30pm, alongside Skin, Sun & Sip with Katey poolside.
• A Raise a Glass celebration of our year so far.
• Welcome drinks at 7.30pm, followed by dinner at 8pm at Palacio de los Ángeles – a sommelier-led menu of Riojan stew, traditional cod, and red wine poached pears. You’ll also have the chance to explore the calados (wine cave) of the palace.
Monday 15th June
From 7.30am: Breakfast at the hotel. 8am–9.45am: Morning facials. 10am–1pm: HQ-led session.
1pm: Long tapas lunch at the hotel.
2pm–3pm: Rest time and Makeup Bag Magic with Katey.
3.30pm–7.30pm: Walking winery tour through Haro. Just beyond the palace doors lies one of the most extraordinary square miles in the wine world. Haro is one of the densest concentrations of historic wineries on earth – seven historic bodegas, each a few minutes from the next. We’ll wander between them on foot, with a vintage wine train to carry us to the second tasting.
8pm: Courtyard dinner at Ramón Bilbao winery. 10.30pm: Return to the hotel.
Tuesday 16th June
5.45am: Coffee and pastries to take away – wrap up warm.
6am: Transfer to your hot air balloon launch site, 15 minutes from the palace.
7.30am–9am: Hot air balloon over the vineyards. As the sun rises over the Sierra de Cantabria, we’ll lift slowly above the patchwork of vines, rivers, and pale stone villages of La Rioja. In the soft light, you’ll get a view of the region only the early risers and high-flyers ever see.
9am–10am: Brunch on landing.
10.30am–2pm: HQ-led session.
2pm–6pm: Free afternoon, with facials throughout, finishing with The Sunset Skin with Katey 7pm: Transfer to dinner.
8.30pm: A final dinner at Restaurante Venta Moncalvillo –the Michelin-starred home of the Echapresto Brothers, where every plate tells a story of family, soil, and Riojan craft at its highest form.
11.30pm: Return to the hotel.
Wednesday 17th June
8am–9am: Breakfast at the hotel. 9am–11am: Final meeting.
11am–2pm: E-bike tour through the vineyards, finishing with a hand-wrapped picnic on a wooden board, eaten among the vines.
A gentle, glorious goodbye to the land that has held us for these few days.
2pm: Return to the hotel.
2.45pm: Transfer to the airport for those flying home. Afternoon facials for those staying on.
Sessions With
The Tropic Diamond Facial A treatment composed exclusively for Diamonds.
Offering 50 minutes of quiet restoration, this facial supports lymphatic drainage, sculpts, and replenishes – leaving skin visibly lifted, plumped, deeply hydrated, and lit with that unmistakable Tropic glow.
But the ritual doesn't end here. You'll continue your journey through to Angel's Wellness Hydrotherapy, where you'll sink into the warmth of the jacuzzi, surrounded by soft lighting and grounding natural aromas.
The calming hydrotherapy enhances circulation, supports lymphatic drainage, and allows your skin and senses to fully absorb the benefits of your treatment. It's the ultimate finishing touch to this exclusive Diamond experience.
Skin, Sun & Sip
Sunday afternoon · poolside
Settle into a sun lounger with Katey on hand, a glass in the other, for five-minute skin fixes between cocktails.
Makeup Bag Magic
Monday · 2pm–3pm
Bring your makeup bag and mirror, and join Katey for a relaxed, hands-on get-ready session designed to help you fall back in love with the products you already own.
Together, we'll create radiant summer skin, effortless soft glam, and a handful of easy techniques that instantly elevate the look – all from the favourites already sitting in your makeup bag.
The Sunset Skin Menu
Tuesday · 6pm–7pm · poolside
Sun-kissed cheeks. Glossy lips. The kind of golden-hour touch-ups that make a final-night dinner feel like an occasion before you’ve even arrived.
Get ready to walk into the evening lit from within.
June in Rioja moves between warm, sunny days and cool evenings. A perfect rhythm for vineyard wandering, long lunches outside, and dinners that begin under sunlight and end under stars.
We’ve curated this list to help you pack with ease – a balance of relaxed daytime elegance and considered eveningwear, with a few thoughtful additions for the moments in between.
THE ESSENTIALS
Passport & travel documents
Travel insurance details
Phone, chargers & a power bank
European plug adaptor
Sunglasses
SPF (for face & body)
A reusable water bottle
A small tote or backpack for excursions
BY DAY
For meetings, vineyard walks, and lazy lunches in the sun
Linen sets, lightweight dresses & smart-casual separates
Tailored shorts or breezy trousers
Breathable shirts & tops
Comfortable walking shoes or chic trainers
A light knit or jacket for cooler mornings
A sun hat or cap – the sun finds you in the vineyards
BY NIGHT
For long, decadent dinners, cocktail hours & evenings at the palace
Elegant dinner outfits
– think candlelight & crystal
Smart shoes, heels, or refined loafers
A light evening layer or blazer
Your favourite jewellery
A small evening bag
FOR THE VINEYARDS ON TWO WHEELS
E-bike tour and active afternoons
Activewear you love
Padded cycling shorts (optional, but your legs will thank you)
Trainers that can handle both pedalling & walking
A lightweight waterproof layer, just in case
Sports socks
FOR THE SKIES AT SUNRISE
Hot air balloon excursion at first light
Comfortable layers – early mornings at altitude are cooler than expected
Flat shoes or trainers
Sunglasses
Camera or phone – this is the view of the trip
FOR YOUR SKIN & SELF
Personal toiletries
Your skincare ritual (we’ll be topping you up at Angel’s Wellness)
Makeup bag
Hair tools, if needed
Any medication
A FEW THOUGHTFUL EXTRAS
A portable fan
A travel steamer
Binoculars or a good camera
Think effortless European summer in soft, sun-warmed tones – chalky linens, ivory cottons, blush silks, a touch of gold. Long lunches call for floaty midis and crisp white shirts. Vineyard afternoons want flat sandals and a wide-brimmed hat. Palace evenings deserve something with a little drama – a slip dress, a tailored blazer, statement earrings. Pack for golden light, slow meals, and the kind of soft glamour that looks like you’ve barely tried.
