Getting to know the Staff: Anna Keene

Anna Keene is our gardener / landscaper. She is her own boss and we don't get in the way of that. :) She's got a green thumb and vision for landscaping and loves what she does. Catch her is the garden for a chat and you'll not only hear about the good old days on Saba, you'll also hear about her loom and paper making business (but she won't talk about her hoarding skills). 

Image taken by Ingrid Zagers of Z.ePhotography

​Where did you grow up? 
Who said I am grown up? I spent my formative years in Washington and Mississippi.
Who inspires you most?
Isadora Duncan Frida Kahlo.
What do you aspire to learn more about? 
Everything and anything, if you don’t learn something new everyday you might as well be dead.
What is your most treasured possession? 
My brain.
What is your favorite movie of all time? 
Blade Runner.
What is your motto? 
We live in hope so follow your bliss.
What do you consider your greatest achievement to be? 
I am still alive at 66.
What do you love most about Saba? 
The idiosyncrasies of the people and the climate.
Your perfect day off in Saba? 
Hanging out at home reading.
What is your favorite hidden gem? 
Glenn Holm’s orchid wall.
What could you never do without? 
Air and Brussel sprouts
Why do you like working at Tropics Café / Juliana’s Hotel? 
I can be my own boss, I don’t have to be responsible adult, and the people I work around are the best.
What do you value most in your colleagues? 
Friendliness and helpfulness.
What is your favorite spot at Tropics Café / Juliana’s Hotel?
The Tipsy Goat.