Special Interest Holidays in Andalucia, Spain

At Casa Ana we offer special interest holidays in the Sierra Nevada mountains of southern Spain, including cookery vacations, walking, creative writing, somatic education, tai chi and other relaxing and revitalising techniques, and more. Here are details of courses and holidays that are currently available.

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Spanish Cooking and Culture Holidays

Learn to prepare fabulous Mediterranean dishes, pick fresh herbs in the mountains, sample local wines and cheeses in the village bodegas and spend a day in Granada including a visit to the Alhambra Palace.

1st – 8th November 2008
13th – 16th November 2008
20th – 29th April 2009

For further information, see our Spanish cooking holidays

Walking Holidays in Andalucia, Spain

Leaders: Paul & Fiona Primarolo, Bootlace Walking Holidays

Las Alpujarras, located on the sunny southern slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountains, is a real haven for walkers. Explore this stunning mountain area with walks straight from the door of Casa Ana. After walking, relax with a glass of wine or beer, or soothe tired muscles with a somatic treatment from Anne (see Somatic Education). In the evenings feast on Paul and Fiona's delicious vegetarian meals.

18th – 25th October 2008
4th – 11th April 2009
11th – 18th April 2009

For more information about these walking holidays see www.bootlace.com

Nature watch in the Sierra Nevada, Spain: Butterflies Summer 2009

In June 2006 a group from the Surrey Butterfly Conservation Society (UK) spent a week at Casa Ana, followed by members of the Kent group in late May 2007. See more information on the enormous variety of butterflies in the Sierra Nevada, including the list of butterflies that the first group compiled. At Casa Ana we can help you plan your visit and advise you on sites of interest.

Dates in May, June and July 2009

Contact Anne for more information: info@casa-ana.com

Movement for life retreats in Spain: Somatic Education

CFR (Cortical Field Re-education) is an exciting new method of brain-body work which can help you:

• Eliminate aches, pains and discomfort in your daily life
• Recover from injuries, old and new
• Improve your posture, flexibility and co-ordination
• Rediscover the joy of moving freely

A practitioner will guide you through gentle movement sequences which free up muscles, joints and bones to move with ease and comfort. Suitable for people of all ages and abilities.

Movement for Life Somatic retreats lasting from 2 to 7 days are available at Casa Ana throughout the year for individuals or small groups.

Contact Anne for more details: info@casa-ana.com

Movement for life retreats in Spain: Tai Chi

Course leader: Trevor Taylor

Trevor began practising Tai Chi over 20 years ago having initially learned the yang style of Chen Man Ching. He has taught tai chi for ten years in Spain and is the resident tai chi and chi gung teacher at Cortijo Romero, the centre for personal development holidays in the Alpujarras, Andalucia. This course will take place in the tranquil and inspiring setting of Casa Ana.

6th – 13th June 2009

More details available shortly from info@casa-ana.com

Creative writing in Andalucia, Spain

Course leader: Mandy Wheeler

This creative retreat provides a place to relax and an opportunity to start a regular creative practice. Inspiration, encouragement, feedback, and that most elusive of elements - time. In a beautiful location with like minded people and fabulous food. Mandy Wheeler is the co-author of Tell An Outrageous Lie: 188 legal stimulants to get your creative juices flowing.

Creative Retreat: Spring 2009 (dates to be advised)

Contact Anne for more information: info@casa-ana.com

For more details on any of these activities, and also group accommodation, holiday rentals, and B&B at Casa Ana, contact Anne at info@casa-ana.com, tel: 0034 958 766 270

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