MARÍA DEL MAR VON BORRIES

María del Mar, the creator and heart of the unique Casa Palacio Las Marías. A true treasure located in the historic old town of Cadiz where retreats, workshops and community gatherings aligned with human wellness and love is the aim.

María del Mar life journey runs like a golden thread through the house. Born in Spain and shaped by many years living in Germany, she carries within her a blend of Spanish and Andalusian warmth, and Central European clarity and symmetry. A harmony that gives Las Marías its unmistakable character and sweetness.

María del Mar is a environment designer and artist, creating combinations full of imagination, softness, and intricate detail. This artistic sensitivity is visible in everything she touches. The textures, the natural fabrics, the colors, the gentle curves of each room, all reflect the hand of someone who understands beauty not as decoration, but as a form of feeling and truth.

But her work and her home are guided by something even deeper. María del Mar is connected to the quiet intelligence that arises when doing and being come into coherence. When she aligned with her inner truth, she crafts creations touched by the divine.

This philosophy is woven into Las Marías. It is a house shaped by freedom, where guests can express themselves openly; by respect, in how the space honors both history and individuality; by education, in the sense of learning through beauty, hospitality, and presence; and by aesthetic harmony, where every detail is chosen with intention and care.

Her vision was to create a place where people from all corners of the world could meet, grow, and reconnect, a home for personal transformation, shared joy, and meaningful encounters. To bring this dream to life, she spent many years lovingly restoring and decorating the house, honoring both its 18th-century soul and her own personal heritage.