Inseparably Bound: Terra Rosa's Stance About Palestine-Israel
 

Our hearts are heavy. The state of the world, and specifically the ongoing tragedy in Palestine and Israel, fills us with deep pain. We find ourselves shedding tears over the sheer magnitude of meaningless death, the devastation of lives, and the endless cycles of trauma. 

 

TERRA ROSA is not an island disconnected from this reality. We are a community woven from many threads, with Palestinian, Israeli, Catalan, Spanish, and international queers living and working together under one roof. We carry the weight of these conflicts in our bodies and our personal histories; yet, we refuse to succumb to despair. Instead, we actively build spaces for healing.

 

It is our shared queer identity that allows us to find connections where history, religion, and politics usually create walls. Because we live this complexity daily, we cannot offer just a safe space. We offer a Brave Space. We are unequivocally against genocide, occupation, and the oppression of any people. We support self-determination and the right of all people to live in dignity and freedom. However, our protest is our way of life. We refuse to settle for written slogans so we choose to act.

 

We take accountability by building bridges where others see only separation. This is why we actively offer scholarships to Palestinians, as well as to local Catalan and Spanish people, ensuring that financial or political barriers do not prevent connection. Within our community there are individuals who have spent years as peace activists in the West Bank, some who have sat in military prison for refusing to serve in the army, and others who have sheltered queer refugees escaping persecution. This history of activism is planted deep in the soil of TERRA ROSA.

 

In TERRA ROSA, we hold regular circles where we look each other in the eye. Not through screens, news feeds, and social media, but soul to soul. We allow the pain and trauma that many of us carry to be acknowledged so healing can actually begin. We refuse to succumb to the narratives of dehumanization that surround us, and we do not tolerate Antisemitism nor Islamophobia. We reject the idea that a person is defined solely by their government or their place of birth. Canceling individuals based on their nationality or objectifying them as symbols of a conflict only replicates the same patriarchal separation and violence we are healing from.

 

Instead, we insist on seeing every person who walks through our gates as a whole human being with a unique story, never as an object to be judged. This is our invitation to you. Come with your convictions but bring your open heart. We are building an alternative here. One that acknowledges the deep wounds of the world but refuses to let them destroy our capacity to love and heal together.

Educational Purpose ​

Terra Rosa functions as a community and educational retreat center (Casa de Colònies) located in nature in Catalonia, Spain. Our activities are non-touristic in nature and designed to foster: Cooperation and community life Environmental awareness and sustainable practices Personal and collective growth Social inclusion and intercultural dialogue. ​Terra Rosa operates as a space for education, coexistence, and cultural development in alignment with the values of the Casa de Colònies framework defined by Catalan youth and education law.

 

Who Can Participate ​

Terra Rosa welcomes people of all ages to participate in its programs and residencies. In accordance with Catalan regulations for youth educational centers (Decret 267/2016), priority in access is given to participants under 30 years of age and to educational or non-profit group activities. Adults over 30 are equally welcome, provided that the purpose of their stay aligns with the values & objectives of Terra Rosa. Stays and Accommodation ​ Accommodation is available in shared and private rooms. All stays include three daily vegetarian meals and access to community spaces, gardens, and activities. Participation in light community tasks and daily life is part of the experience, as we believe in learning through collaboration and contribution. ​

 

Legal Notice ​

Terra Rosa operates in accordance with the principles established for Casas de Colònies under Decret 267/2016, de 5 de julio, of the Generalitat de Catalunya, which regulates youth educational facilities (instal·lacions juvenils). Our activities are educational, cultural, and social, not touristic in nature. Pending registration under the official network of instal·lacions juvenils de Catalunya (Catalan Youth Facilities Network).

For more information, please contact: hello@terrarosa.org