Colònia Rusiñol hosts company events and private celebrations in the buildings and grounds of a former textile colony. The halls take up to 500 guests, and the venue states it can also handle events of more than 1,000. The colony stands on the road from Manlleu to La Gleva, km 21, in Manlleu, in the Osona area of Barcelona province.
Seminars and company events
The venue lists conventions, product presentations, training sessions and team building among its corporate uses. Its spaces are large, flat halls rather than hotel meeting rooms, which suits conventions, trade-style presentations and events that need a lot of floor area.
La Filatura is the largest hall: 888 m² in total, of which 608 m² is the event area, with 500 people as the stated capacity. It sits on the ground floor, is reached by a ramp from the colony garden and has a separate ramp for suppliers, a catering area of 131 m², an entrance hall, a cloakroom and heating. The ceiling height is 3.96 m. El Taller is a ground-floor hall of 837 m² with natural light, a 3.97 m ceiling, ramp access, toilets and heating, with a stated capacity of 350.
Weddings and receptions
Private celebrations include weddings, christenings, communions and birthdays. The grounds add the Jardins de la Fàbrica and two esplanades, one by the canal and one by the river, which can serve for ceremonies and aperitifs. Confirm with the team which outdoor areas are open for which format.
Rooms and capacities
Sala 1912 is on the second floor, reached by stairs, with 842 m² and a 3.30 m ceiling. The site gives a capacity of up to 100 people and describes it as a bright, characterful space for presentations or celebrations. Other named spaces include the Cau Faluga, El Magatzem, El Laboratori and Les Golfes, which the venue lists on its spaces menu. Seating figures by layout are in a capacity chart published as a PDF on each space page.
Catering
The venue's headline mentions gastronomy alongside events and visits. The pages read do not state whether catering is in-house or chosen by the client, so confirm this when you enquire. La Filatura has a dedicated catering area.
History and setting
The colony was founded in 1845 and was the residence of the artist Santiago Rusiñol. The site produces renewable energy from hydro, geothermal and solar sources. Guided visits and activities are available and can be combined with the Museu del Ter or walks along the river.
Getting there
The address is Ctra. de Manlleu a La Gleva, km 21, 08560 Manlleu, Barcelona. Events are handled by the events team, with a separate contact for visits and activities.
