Who are we?
The Foundry was a fort and ironworks as early as the 15th century. Both were destroyed by Napoleon’s armies over two centuries ago. Recycling the stonework of the ruined castle, people built a manor house from which the surrounding farms were administered. Then, in the 1970s, everyone left.
Now, the Foundry is a non-profit residency with three aims:
1. to offer a space for people to work on their projects;
2. to host events organized by those who use the space;
3. to increase self-sufficiency and sustainability.
The Foundry is not a commune, hotel, or tourist destination, but a space for work and experimentation beyond the institutional confines of market and state funding. It occupies a group of old buildings in a valley in rural Galicia, ten kilometers from the Atlantic coast.
Since 2018, we have renovated the buildings, cultivated a food forest, and organized many events. The Foundry has no permanent residents; instead, it is shaped by a constantly evolving community. We welcome those interested to get in touch and stay with us for a while.
The Foundry is a founding member of the Aldear network, a member of the Commoning Space Network, and the birthplace of FreeingSpace and Futuro Habitable.
