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Here, days unfold differently, barefoot walks through the garden, long hours spent outdoors, and a stillness that contrasts their otherwise fast-paced lives. Over time, the house has become more than just a place to stay; it has begun to shape their routines and deepen their connection to the landscape around them. 

Tell me about the home you're living in. 

Ryan: It's part of a very old estate, originally built as an olive factory. Back then, it housed the owners, the workers, and the animals all together. You can still feel that history in how the place is laid out and how it sits in the landscape.

Constanze: What makes it special is that it doesn't feel separated from nature. The house is built right into the mountainside, so when you step outside, you're immediately in it. We wake up every morning to the sound of our donkey — she's become a kind of alarm clock. Her name is Bolo, which came from a misunderstanding. We asked the caretaker what she was called, and he said "burro" — Spanish for donkey. We heard it as Bolo, and it stuck. It suits her.



What drew you to Mallorca, and how does living here shape your everyday life?

Constanze: We'd been coming every summer for years, so it already felt familiar. For me, it was also about returning to Europe and being closer to nature. I started studying naturopathy, and I wanted to grow herbs, understand plants, be more physically connected to where I am. I start my mornings outside, walking barefoot, then spend time in the garden working with the soil. It's about resetting, after so much time on the road, and slowing everything down. 

Ryan: With the work we do, we're constantly moving in different cities, doing different projects. We needed somewhere that wasn't just another stop. Mallorca made sense because we already knew the area, and because it offers real contrast between mountains, sea, and also a different pace. The days here are simple and more intuitive. You go for walks, swim, follow the light and the weather. It's not structured in the same way. 

When do you feel most connected to nature? 

Ryan: When I'm out hiking or swimming. Especially swimming. There's something very physical and immediate when you’re in the water, everything kind of resets.

Constanze: I think for me it’s the quieter moments. being in the garden, or walking without a plan. when you stop thinking, you just feel part of it. 

 

 

How do the seasons shape life there? 

Constanze: Summer is more social, people visit, the days are long. But I love autumn and winter most. The island becomes much quieter, almost like you have it to yourself. The light changes, the colors shift, everything feels moodier and beautiful in a different way. 

Ryan: The whole atmosphere changes during the colder months. You can hike all day without seeing anyone. It feels more introspective, more time at home, but in a good way. It becomes about being present rather than doing things. 

What role does the outdoor space play in your home, and what made you choose Settle sofas for it? 

Constanze: The outdoor space is everything. The garden is incredible with very old trees, a feeling of being almost inside the forest. I spend a lot of time there seating on our Settle sofas. Having comfortable places to sit changes how you use it; you stay longer, you slow down. It becomes a place for small moments like reading, resting, watching the light change. 

Ryan: The house is quite rustic, so it was nice to bring in something more contemporary. It creates a balance without taking away from the surroundings. You can sit by the pool and look toward the mountains or out to the sea, it complements the landscape rather than competing with it. 

What does belonging mean to you here?

Constanze: It's something I haven't really felt in a long time. I left Germany quite young and have been moving ever since. Being here feels different, like I can actually stay, build something, be part of a place. We're also planning to get married here, in the garden. It just felt right. 

Ryan: It's about having a base that isn't temporary. We've spent so long moving between place, this feels like a shift, like we're starting to put down roots. The fact that we want to get married here says a lot about how we feel. It's not somewhere we're passing through. 

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