{"id":8329,"date":"2019-09-30T10:44:16","date_gmt":"2019-09-30T10:44:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lacazalladeronda.com\/2019-9-15-luxury-villa-rental-ronda-trees-nature\/"},"modified":"2024-09-27T11:03:19","modified_gmt":"2024-09-27T10:03:19","slug":"2019-9-15-luxury-villa-rental-ronda-trees-nature","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lacazalladeronda.com\/es\/2019-9-15-luxury-villa-rental-ronda-trees-nature\/","title":{"rendered":"En tiempos dif\u00edciles, un poco de aprecio por los \u00e1rboles"},"content":{"rendered":"
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At a time when the world is focused upon climate change, and during the month our trees hang with their annual bounty of fruits and nuts, we felt inspired to write a blog in appreciation of trees. And in fact, since starting to write this article, we happened to catch an episode of the BBC\u2019s current series of Japan with Sue Perkins<\/a> during which Sue experienced tree bathing (shinrin-yoku), which is believed to be a critical factor in the fight against diseases of the body and mind. Further googling reveals that the RSPB is running forest bathing experiences<\/a> in Wales, the Guardian has written two articles<\/a> on the same subject this year, and the Duchess of Cambridge\u2019s garden at the Chelsea Flower Show was also inspired by shinrin-yoku. It seems like everyone\u2019s talking about trees.<\/p>\n

Trees don\u2019t only provide health benefits by converting carbon dioxide from our atmosphere into life-giving oxygen. Their canopy provides shade that cools us and our homes and prevents up to 90% of the sun\u2019s radiation from being absorbed into the ground beneath them. Studies conducted in Japan, the US, and Canada have demonstrated a link between trees and reduced instances of cardiovascular and respiratory illnesses as well as stroke and diabetes. There are psychological benefits too. Research suggests that even looking at an image of a tree can induce feelings of calm and have positive effects on mood, self-esteem, stress, and depression. So take a break from your screen and look out of the window or go for a walk, and truly admire the trees around you. Or to thoroughly immerse yourself, book a stay at our luxury villa rental in Ronda<\/a> and relax in our secluded country home, surrounded by sunshine and trees.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n


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Do you feel calmer now?<\/p>\n

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At La Cazalla de Ronda<\/a>, we are surrounded by a forest of oak trees that blanket the slopes of the valley where our country house is situated. As you enter the property, the beautiful oak trees lining the driveway envelop you in their welcoming shade, removing the heat acquired during your drive through sunshine-soaked Andalucia. Peacefulness falls upon you like a familiar, well-loved comforter. Breathe out. Relax.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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Most of these glorious oak trees are evergreen, so summer or winter, your eyes and mind can drink in their lushness. In addition to the above-mentioned health benefits associated with trees, the colour green itself is felt to be restful, soothing, cheerful, and health-giving. Interestingly, researchers have found that green can improve reading ability, suggesting that laying a transparent sheet of green paper over reading material increases reading speed and comprehension. Exchange the transparent sheet of green paper for sunlight filtered through real leaves, and you have a good reason to drag your eyes away from the screen and grab one of the hundreds of books in our library to savour on a sunlounger in the shade of a tree. Green is also thought to relieve stress and help heal, and those who have a green work environment experience fewer stomachaches. No stomachaches here at La Cazalla<\/a> then.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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Continuing down the lavender-lined driveway at La Cazalla private villa rental<\/a> brings you into our open meadow areas where the majority of our olive trees are located. We have around 50 olive trees in varying stages of maturity, and you can read about our harvests and delicious extra-virgin olive oil in other blog articles aqui<\/strong><\/a>. Every group of guests receives a complimentary bottle of olive oil, along with fresh fruit and vegetables, and chutneys and jams made from them. We love sharing everything the fertile land of our home has to offer with visitors, and if you would like to take a bottle of oil home with you, we will be delighted to provide you with additional, securely-corked supplies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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