New York Times, April 1st 2010 · Pueblo Garzon, Maldonado, Uruguay “Casa Anna” is styled in...
Transcript of New York Times, April 1st 2010 · Pueblo Garzon, Maldonado, Uruguay “Casa Anna” is styled in...
“It’s a small but growing community of people who love the peace and quiet,”
Mr. Summers said. “I shed a little tear when I leave.“
“A house that disappears into the landscape.“
New York Times, April 1st 2010
Casa Anna
Pueblo Garzon, Maldonado, Uruguay
“Casa Anna” is styled in the Garzon architecture of low built houses of the 1920’s. Now completely
re-built, in the last 4 years, with 6 “Casitas” (double-room suites), one of which is a Dormitorio with
4 beds. The house is available for self catering with maid service or with all meals prepared by the
team of famous Chef, Francis Mallmann from his ***** Hotel Garzon, close by.
An extensive garden with a swimming pool and a Palapa style pool house. This can seat up to 30
people and can become a cinema in the evenings when required.
The property includes a Ping-Pong court, an Observatory with a 10” Meade computerised
telescope, a media room, and Wi-Fi throughout. Yoga and massage are also available.
Outside Recreations available
Golf - 40 minutes. The Beach - 30 minutes. Tennis - 30 minutes. Riding locally from Garzon with
Julio, the guide. Bird watching. There is a wide variety of birds - many rare - all of whom are
remarkably tame.
Distances
The centre of Montevideo - 2 hours. Carrasco Airport (MVD) - 1hour 45 minutes.
Punta del Este - 50 minutes. Jose Ignacio - 30 minutes. Brazil - 1 hour 30 minutes.
Weather November to April - 18c to 35c May to October - 5c to 15c
Casa Anna
There is an abandoned Uruguayan village,
in which reside a few straggling descendants of industrial revolutionaries,
noisy feral dogs,
stray sheep and wild ponies
not to mention the odd rampant Armadillo -
all living in quiet simplicity,
yet existing alongside a level of aesthetic perfection
as well as gastronomic refinement and sophistication
known to very few throughout the world -
two extremes colliding
in an explosion of warmth and cheerful harmony
which we will not easily forget.
Forbes Singer. London February 2011
Pueblo Garzon
Pueblo Garzon is an unusual small town. Originally it was the first stop on the new railway line,
built by the British, c.1900 from Rocha through San Carlos all the way to Montevideo. The town
grew in the 20’s and the town square of 1 hectare bears witness to their ambitions.
Route 9, is still the main road to Brazil but it used, in those days, to pass conveniently through
Pueblo Garzon. Now it is 12 km away and the railways have long gone causing nearly everyone
to leave the town. But what we have inherited in Pueblo Garzon is the original appreciation
of a place that had good ‘energy’ for want of a better explanation and the superb trees they
planted, so many years ago. Francis Mallmann - the great Argentine/Uruguyan chef, - first
spotted it and his hotel, now 6 years old, is an oasis of charm and gastronomic excellence.
Casa Anna can be rented as a whole unit or as individual suites. We can arrange self catering
with maid service or all meals can be prepared by Francis Mallmann’s team from his Hotel
Garzon next door. There is superb horseback riding with Julio the local guide and amazing
opportunities for birdwatching. Or watch the stars from the observatory with a 10 inch Meade
computerised telescope. Yoga and massage are available and enjoy the delights of “Lucifer”,
the charming restaurant run by Lucia Soria.
In Casa Anna there is Wi-Fi throughout and a media room. In the evenings, the pool house
becomes a cinema with a big screen.
Pueblo Garzon
Map of Uruguay and Pueblo Garzon
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