Press

A selection of the wonderful press we have received.

Thank you, gracias, danke, merci!

The Best New Hotels in the World: 2022 Hot List

“Posada Ayana’s stylish yet relaxed approach toward luxury hospitality has quickly made its way onto the radar of HNW sun seekers and well-traveled art appreciators.”

Sorrel Moseley-Williams

CNT Hot List 2022

In Uruguay, James Turrell Debuts His Latest Shrine to Light at Posada Ayana

“Ta Khut Skyspace adds a dimension to the Posada Ayana guest experience that approaches the spiritual... it is inside this otherworldly structure that one can experience something altogether unexpected”

ZACHARY WEISS

Vogue US

Travel news: the art of escape

“The feather in the Koflers’ cap, however, comes from James Turrell, who has created one of his famous Skyspace installations on site – the first freestanding one on the South American continent.”

Maria Shollenbarger

Financial Times – HTSI

Meet our family of local artisans

We source our products from a fabulous array of local craftspeople and artisans. This is how we know for certain that we’ll always have gorgeous quality for you, and we make a positive impact on our community and the planet too.

Hand-crafted ceramics and tableware

Alfe
Uruguay
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Alfe (Matías Alvarez) made our bespoke tableware from coffee cups to plates for Posada Ayana in our signature orange.
Fundación los Naranjos
Argentina
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We proudly serve from pottery made by teens from positive impact foundation Los Naranjos. They work with disadvantaged teens to regain value and purpose through craft.
Lola Pineyrua Cerámicas
Uruguay
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Lola crafted our blue plates and soap dishes.

Soaps and creams

Jabones Jam
Uruguay
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100% natural, vegetable based and paraben-free soaps and creams. Made locally with a lot of love and respect for nature.

Woolen blankets

Hugo González
Uruguay
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Hugo crafts hand-woven, naturally dyed sheep’s wool blankets by the lighthouse in Jose Ignacio. His sheep roam locally too.

Loose leaf tea

Tealosophy By Ines Berton
Argentina
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Tealosophy selection. Ines created a special Ayana Blend for us. A full menu of infusions is available.

Coffee

Culto Cafe
Uruguay
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We buy our coffee freshly roasted by Culto Cafe in Montevideo. Savor the delightful notes of honey, milk chocolate and orange in their ‘Jergón’ blend, sourced from a selection of small growers in Colombia.

Craft beer

Biazarra
Uruguay
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Selection of artisanal craft beers from Uruguay.

Oceanic wines

Various
Uruguay
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All of our Wines are Oceanic Wines from Uruguay, including our own house wines bottled and labeled by the bodega Sierra Oriental.