A place to gather, be it at our summer pop‐up, AKA “xiringuito”, winter shack or all year round at our mountain lodge.
A secret spot with the perfect amount of imperfection to keep it authentic and real.
In 2007, while traveling through Chile, I reached Chiloé, a small island just by the entrance of Patagonia. That afternoon, it was pouring with rain and freezing. I ran into this shack, which ended up being a lovely cosy bar.
The fire was sizzling and it was warm.
I asked for a bottle of red wine, and this is what the label said:
Una oveja negra es alguien especial, alguien que se destaca en el rebaño y sigue su propio camino.
Una persona original y fuera de lo común. Alguien que llama la atención.
This together with the little black hut standing on its own at the end of the valley, made it the perfect name for the place and the perfect definition for those coming here:
people with character & personality, unlike the rest, with something special, original and different.
The art of being different by doing nothing.
In this connected world, disconnect at the end of the valley.
Lounge around, read, think, do nothing.
Gather with friends and family.
Gather with like-minded people.
Share your stories.
Strange encounters might happen; the world is smaller than one imagines.
During the summer months, let a morning coffee turn into a late lunch, a morning walk end with a rewarding meal, a lunch turn into a never ending lounging afternoon, and a quiet afternoon into a dinner by the fire.
During the winter months, wake up to the crisp air, fuel up with a good breakfast, and go for a walk, stroll or simply relax in one of our many corners.
For the intrepid, and those with itchy feet, you can choose from a vast choice of activities, from mountaineering to skiing or trekking. But we recommend you to have a moment of nothingness: enjoy a nice drink before dinner, either outside wrapped up with a blanket or inside by the fire.
Just come and enjoy the freedom of doing nothing.
Sometimes by doing nothing, you do everything.
We hope to meet you soon.
Half Andorran Half English, grew up in the mountains, studied in Lugano and London, worked in New York, spent ten years between Chile and Andorra working in world wide event, managing an ice‐hotel, while searching for her own spot to make people feel at home.
Never thought she would find it in her home country, at the end of this valley.
With the help of her mother, Aminda, they did the place up.
She is now opening another little hotel in South Africa, Kokos Huis.
When you hear the word “authentic”, no one can personify it more than Sergi.
A mountain man, father, hunter, gatherer and a very special chef.
He´ll cook your meat to perfection on a plain barbecue or create a sophisticated meal.
Spent time in Barcelona, Nerua restaurant in the Guggenheim in Bilbao, and a few restaurants in Andorra before he decided to cook for you at l´Ovella Negra.
Originally from Uruguay, Guille joined our team in July 2022. He brings an exotic touch to our dishes, loves to carefully prepare them and introduce you to new flavours. He will also cooked the most delicious meal for you in the middle of nowhere, preferably in some remote place in the mountains! He is also an incredible photographer!
English, born in Hong Kong but moved to Andorra when she was 10. After having lived in the UK, Sweden, France, the US, Mexico and Spain, she decided to come back to her home country and take care of L' Ovella Negra. A real foodie, a proper wine drinker, and a person with whom you will never get bored! She will take care of you the same way she takes care of all of us!
Sabrina is cheeky, and with her smile and charm will make you feel at ease. Always a step ahead of you, she will make sure you feel welcomed and will spoil you to bits. She also prepares delicious cocktails!
Flor has been part of the team for the past 5 years but has now joined us permanently. Originally from Argentina, married to a French, she now calls Andorra home. She loves snow, and we all lover her as she is the first to shovel snow when needed! She also loves her gintonics!
Oscar is orginally from the Basque Country but moved to Andorra 10 years ago, and now calls it his home. A nature lover, Oscar will be able to tell you everything about our mountains; plants, trees, mushrooms, hikes, etc. He will also meet you at the entrance of the valley to drive you to us and will take proper good care of you!
Matias is also half English, half Andorran, and has lived in Scotland for the past four years.
Now back in Andorra, he is your barman during the summer months, and comes along to help out when we need him the rest of the year. Smiley kid, good-looking and sometimes a wee bit too honest! Careful Matias what you say to our clients!