LIVE - LEARN - GROW
Welcome to the Paperclip Tribe
Where creative freedom, sustainable living
and transformative experiences merge.
OUR MISSION
The Paperclip Tribe is located in the sunny south of Spain, where people come together to live, learn and grow in freedom.
The Paperclip Tribe consists of two words: Paperclip and Tribe. Paperclip stands for letting everyone’s unique creativity grow without limits. Tribe refers to the timeless and wise principles of communal living.
We seamlessly blend ancient wisdom with modern knowledge and innovative ideas, offering a space where individuals can connect with nature, discover their true potential and contribute to a more sustainable future.
You can relax, connect and share experiences at the fire pit, the swimming pool, the vegetable garden, through workshops, the music space and the theater area.
our values
Our tribe is built on three core values: context, connection, and autonomy. These principles empower you to unlock your potential, forge meaningful bonds and make choices that drive personal growth.
Context
The context of the tribe enables individuals to unleash their creativity and infinite potential.
Connection
Connections with ourselves, others and nature invite us to leave the world a better place.
Autonomy
Full autonomy empowers Individuals to make choices that drive creativity and personal growth.
OUR SPACE
Our home sits in a spacious natural setting with a cozy guesthouse beside the family house.
Located in Albuñol, southern Spain, the nearby Alpujarras—with its white villages and green valleys—offer rich culture, beautiful hikes, and relaxation.
A town with restaurants and a supermarket is within walking distance, while shared spaces include a fire pit, vegetable garden, and areas for workshops, music, and theater.
With the sea just 10 minutes away, Almería airport an hour away, Málaga airport 90 minutes away, and the Sierra Nevada only 1.5 hours for skiing and hiking, it’s the perfect place to slow down and connect.
DEVELOPMENT IN 3 PHASES
Building The tribe
Phase 1: Grounding 2025-2026
Laying the Foundation
Select and visit 3 potential locations. Live for one month in different regions to experience the energy and test the environment.
Complete the purchase process with realtors, banks (NL/ESP) and property owners.
Result: Purchase of the land and preparation for the next phase.
Phase 2: Growing 2026-2028
Growing the Paperclip Tribe
Set up and/or build the guesthouse, educational facilities. Create the fire pit, vegetable garden, yurt, tiny house, water/irrigation, electricity, camper/tent space and more.
Organize crowdfunding to support further growth.
Result: A fully functional tribe where like-minded people can stay temporarily or long-term.
Phase 3: Giving 2028-2030
Giving back and enrich the tribe
Organize workshops on ancient and recent crafts and wisdom, making music, musical instruments, honey production. Creating natural products (such as shampoo and toothpaste). Establish a product line of ecological products.
Result: A self-sustaining and inspiring place where visitors can learn, contribute and connect with nature and each other.
JOIN OUR JOURNEY
Join us for 1 or 2 weeks where you can fly drones, cook together, spend time in nature and discover new experiences. Enjoy together transformative moments that spark personal growth
Organic
Explore cooking and craft organic, eco-friendly dishes and products from the land.
Creative
Unleash your artistic flair through music, singing, theater and visual expression.
Outdoor
Immerse yourself in nature by gardening, hiking, bushcraft and swimming.
Technical
Dive into drone flying, websites, video editing, building projects and tech experiments.
Intellectual
Expand your mind through reading, writing, silence, philosophizing and creative inquiry.
Health
Boost your vitality with yoga, fitness, sports, breathwork, soundhealing and meditation.
About us
We are a family-driven team led united by a passion for holistic health, digital innovation and alternative learning. At The Paperclip Tribe, we’re building a legacy of authentic growth and freedom for future generations.
Meet Marloes
After leaving a corporate career for transformative travels, she now thrives on sunny Ibiza with her family—enjoying music, yoga, strength training and exploring local culinary gems. Most importantly, she embraces life as a mother to Era and Noa, creating a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle for herself and her family.
Our Family
Watching Era (5) and Noa (3) naturally master walking, speaking, swimming, and cycling—despite being born prematurely (Noa 12 weeks early, Era 10 weeks early)—deepened his belief in self-healing, self-direction and autonomy.
Together with Marloes, this journey into alternative learning and living led to the creation of The Paperclip Tribe—a legacy for their children and a commitment to a better world.
Meet Sander
Together with Marloes, he spent a pivotal year living in a camper on Ibiza, organizing retreats that combined personal development and leadership.
Today, he is passionately building The Paperclip Tribe, creating a community alongside his children, like-minded individuals and families.
stay at the paperclip tribe
We’d love to connect! Stay for 1 or 2 weeks and join a community that creates, lives, and grows together. If our mission and values resonate with you, reach out—we can’t wait to welcome you!
Get in Touch
- Sander Nieland
- Marloes Mulder
- Albuñol, Spain
- +316 5322 5631
- paperclip-tribe@protonmail.com