Deia Unpacked

In this episode Tara speaks to the dynamic young founder Victor Alarcon, and master perfumer Caroline Leclerc, from the unparalleled parfumerie VITI VINCI that created the exclusive scent, The Essence of La Residencia, for Hotel La Residencia here in Deia. In their talk, Victor and Caroline walk us through the two day workshop that VITI VINCI will be hosting with La Residencia, giving us insights...

In this episode Tara speaks to the endlessly knowledgeable Mallorcan Archeologist, Pere Rullan. In their talk, Pere takes us on a journey through Mallorca’s fascinating prehistory and history up to the time of the Romans and beyond. From the Copper Age to the Moors we learn that human culture is a grand culmination of all the different peoples who pass through an island over millennia.&n...

In this episode, Tara speaks to the wonderful, high energy and extremely endearing woman, who is an integral part of the Deia community, Francisca Bauza. In their talk we learn that C’an Bernat has been an essential part of village life in Deia for over one hundred years. Francisca talks about a life of growing up in the shop, the work and effort it takes to provide the community with goods. She g...

In this episode, Tara speaks to Charlie Hill, the thoughtful, introspective, and growth-minded Co-Creator of the lifestyle realtors, Charles Marlow & Brothers located in Mallorca & Ibiza and the locally sourced vegan restaurant MOTHER, in London. In their talk we learn that Charlie started to develop his leadership skills early in life. His unique, out of the box personal journey, alo...

In this episode Tara speaks to the fun, high energy, gifted painter, musician, and Deia artist Manuella Hollo. In their talk, we learn that Manuella grew up in a home that supported the arts, and that her competitive nature and determination set her on a trajectory that brought her to the Deia art scene. Her quest for adventure and new experiences, combined with her spiritual nature, inspire her i...

In this episode, Tara speaks to the discreet, elegant, and intelligent Deputy Manager of Hotel La Residencia here in Deia, Jordi Vicens. In their talk, we learn about the role that La Res plays in the village, why the people who work there are so lovely, and why when you’re not in Deia, you want to be in Fornalutx. With an extensive background in hospitality, combined with his deep nativ...

In this episode, Tara speaks to the multi-talented Deia artist, who comes from a long line of Deia connected and global artists, Mariana Alzamora. In their talk, Mariana tells about her intellectual Peruvian/American upbringing, with parents who made beauty, art and knowledge the centerpiece of home life. We learn about the overriding political conflicts of the day, and how it all influenced the l...

In this episode Tara speaks to the endearing, hardworking, with a great sense of humor, founder, owner and operator of Cafe Social Mallorca, Eduardo Santa Cruz. Not only does Eduardo make the finest cup of coffee on the island, he creates an incredible meeting place in the farmer’s markets of Mallorca, where community members congregate and socialize. In their talk, Eduardo speaks about drinking a...

In this episode Tara speaks to Andy Bell, the singer/songwriter of the award winning pop duo Erasure. Andy’s angelic voice and bold showmanship rocketed him to iconic status in the music world. In their talk, Andy shares some great anecdotes about his life as a musician, why he loves Deia, and what it was like to be out as a gay man from the very begining of his career. Andy’s warmth and easy goin...

In this episode, Tara speaks to osteopath, poet, and free spirited dancer, a classic Deia character, Neil Pilkington. Neil is as funny as he is witty and as poignant as he is funny. In their talk, Neil talks about growing up poor in Ireland, getting kicked out of the Seminary, and how it all somehow led him to Deia. Though he claims to be a shy public speaker, Neil’s storytelling and poetry readin...

In this episode Tara speaks to Deia artist, adventurer and incredible mom, Sunna Wathen.  In their talk, Sunna describes a unique childhood that took her all over the world with parents who always chose to travel and live off the beaten path. We learn that Deia gave her a secure base, and the space to become a gifted artist. Sunna’s light shines when she talks about all of the art and cr...

In this episode Tara speaks to Celebrant, radio host, and founder of Mallorca Death Cafe, Glynis German. In the talk, Glynis tells us what it was like to grow up in a Jamaican and Welsh family, what brought her to Mallorca, and the serendipitous nature of how she became a celebrant. She also talks about her work with the Death Cafe, what it means to talk about death, and how this all led up to her...

In this episode Tara speaks to the well loved DJ, music producer, and founder of Wake Up Dance, Llewelyn Graves. In the talk, Llewelyn shares his path to becoming the well known DJ, Nin Petit, who brought world music to the dance floor playlist. His journey took him through a world of partying that led him to the final understanding that the party really begins when the drug use ends. Easy going a...

In this episode Tara talks to award winning, international public health expert, Laurent Huber (yes same last name, no coincidence). In their talk, Laurent talks about his parent’s adventurous spirits, what brought them to Deia, and his incredible and unique childhood growing up here in the height of the Deia art scene. As we hear his story unfold, it becomes clear that his unique upbringing prepa...

In this episode, Tara talks to John (Juan) Abrams, Estate Manager of S’Estaca, an iconic finca in Mallorca, that was built by the Archduke, Louis Salvador of Austria in 1878. The son of American Artists, Mary Tatum and Ross Abrams, who were a part of the early Deia art scene, John considers himself a full Mallorcan. He talks about his close relationships with the Mallorcans growing up in Deia, and...

In this episode Tara talks to Jaime Salas, high up in the mountains at his little casita. Jamie was born in the house he grew up in, and has spent his life living in Deia. He is a builder, a vocation passed down from his father, and he knows just about everyone and everything to know about in Deia. He talks about how Deia has changed since his childhood, and some of the changes he would like to se...

In this episode Tara talks to Tille and Oro. Tille is the Interior Designer and Oro is the Design Director for the cutting edge firm Moredesign https://www.moredesign.es/ , an office for Mediterranean design, based in Deia. Both of them are incredibly passionate about their work, which they approach with a strong commitment to community, quality and consciousness. An inspiring couple with children...

In this episode Tara talks to Deianenc Damian Heine Suner. With a PhD in Genetics, Damian currently does research in Molecular Biology and Genetics on the island. Damian tells us about his parents, the Deia Artist Mark Heine, a German Jew, who found himself in New York and then Deia after WWII, and his mother Francesca Suner, a Mallorcan school teacher who grew up on the island of Cabrera during t...

In this episode Tara talks to Jonny Quinn, drummer for the award winning band Snow Patrol, and new resident of Deia. Jonny’s teddy bear personality shines through as he tells his story about what it's been like to make it big in the music world. He also shares some other very fun things about his life and family. His humility, kindness, and insightfulness makes this talk a pleasure to listen to. Y...

In this episode Tara speaks with Steffi Schulz who co-wrote Faces of Mallorca with Mark Julian Edwards. Mark, who wrote the book with Stephanie, took the photos, and together they created a beautiful book that is a celebration of the Mallorcan people. In this talk we get to know Steffi, as she tells us how the seed for the book was planted between her and Mark as a project concept, and how they de...

In this episode Tara talks to Alan Hydes, artist in residence at Hotel La Residencia, here in Deia. Alan's story is as colorful, varied and three dimensional as his art. An adventurer at heart, Alan shares how his family, and his willingness to take risks has shaped him into a great and well loved artist around the world. Alan’s openness and great sense of humor makes this a fun and lively listen.

In this episode Tara talks to the fun and energetic Dani Rotstein, the executive producer of the documentary Xueta Island, a movie that tells the story of the Mallorcan Jews who were forced to convert many centuries ago, and until recently, have been a taboo topic on the island. Dani talks about his life growing up in a Jewish home in New Jersey, falling in love with Spain, moving here, finding hi...

In this episode Tara talks to Francisca Deia, a lifelong Deianenc who helps to run S'Hortet, a family run restaurant in the Clot. Francisca tells a fascinating story about her farming family and what things were like back in the days of Deia before the big changes came after the death of Franco. Her story is one of hard work, and heroic rebellion in the midst of a time and place when things were c...

In this episode Tara talks to Lluis, the young and endearing Mayor of Deia. Lluis is a man who believes in the will of the people, and that it is the people, and not the politicians who ultimately shape a community. His openness to all ideas and differences makes him a unique leader in a time when polarization is trending globally. A born and raised Deianenc, his love for Deia and it’s citizens is...

In this episode Tara talks to Jane Winterbottom, also known as DJ Funk Boutique. In the 1980’s, Jane played a big role in launching the Underground Acid House music scene in Manchester and Blackburn, England, lighting the fire for Acid House music and raves globally. Jane talks about what it was like to be a woman DJ at a time when it was all boys, the excitement and political undertones of the ti...