Holidays@CasaAna
Painting Holidays in the Alpujarra with Annabel Keatley
“It is hard not to love the Alpujarra – every corner is a painters dream.”
— ANNABEL KEATLEY
Meet Annabel
Annabel Keatley is an award-winning artist who has been living and working in Andalucia since 1996. She is offering two holidays at Casa Ana: Watercolour Painting and Mixed Media.
Watercolour Painting
Upcoming dates
· 26 September - 2 October 2026
· 18 - 24 September 2027
Mixed Media
Upcoming dates
· 22 - 28 February 2027
“Attending a workshop led by Annabel Keatley is a truly enriching experience. Although carrying with her vast experience and incredible artistic talent, Annabel presents information in such an accessible and approachable manner that even beginners feel at ease.”
— PEARL
“I loved the workshops, they were very well planned and totally engaging, with helpful and fun excercises… tons of materials… lots of one-to-one help and advice.”
— CHARLOTTE, UK
Accommodation and Food
Casa Ana, in the peaceful Alpujarra village of Ferreirola, is known for its stylish and comfortable accommodation, fabulous cooking and stunning views of the Trevelez river gorge and the mountains beyond.
The House
Staying at Casa Ana is like staying at a private house, simple, comfortable and welcoming. A place where you can feel at home.
The old Alpujarra-style buildings are arranged around a Moorish courtyard garden, planted with wisteria and roses. A few steps through the garden take you to the terraces with breathtaking views along the valley and into the mountains.
In the bedrooms we’ve kept the original chestnut beams with white walls and terracotta floors, comfortable beds, quality linens and a scattering of rugs.
The bathrooms are modern with rain showers, huge mirrors and hand-made tiles inspired by the Moorish designs of the Alhambra. A large sitting room gives onto a shady terrace with superb mountain views.
The Architect-designed dining room and kitchen are open plan and welcoming, giving onto a secluded south-facing terrace. For winter warmth there is underfloor central heating throughout (even in the bathrooms) and a fireplace in the sitting room.
“Casa Ana is a perfect place to bring a small group, especially for walking, writing, or personal development – you can have the place to yourselves. The mix of indoor and outdoor spaces provides a conducive and pleasing environment for this kind of activity. If you bring a group of 6 or more, you can opt to have lunches and dinners included, as we did, and I highly recommend this.”
— PHILIP
The Garden
Casa Ana was made for outdoor living. Everywhere rooms open onto the Moorish garden, the courtyard or the terraces.
There are big shady pergolas where you can relax with a glass of wine, or a cup of coffee and a good book and secluded sunny corners where you can soak up the Andalucian sun and do nothing at all. At night you can sit out, gaze at the stars and watch the moonrise over the mountains.
Everywhere there are panoramic views, the scent of jasmine and orange blossom, and maybe the sound of goatbells or a nightingale or the river far below.
It’s what makes Casa Ana special.
