Sunday, September 12, 2010
Dear Reader,
If you're looking for a home in a pristine, dramatic setting...far from the madding crowd...but with world-class amenities on your doorstep...we've found just the thing.
A unique community, for those who love wine, horses, golf (or perhaps all three), in the north-west corner of Argentina...
This isn't your average second-home destination, on a beach or in a big city. But we think this place will seduce you with its natural beauty, expansive rolling landscape, and year-round sunshine...
And you can experience it for yourself, with a special trip for just $125. Read on below to find out why this place should be on your radar.
Margaret Summerfield
La Estancia is home to a diverse group who share a passion for wine, horses, and golf
Dear Reader,
Have you ever dreamed of owning a luxury retreat... far from the crowds, the stressful routine and pressure of day-to-day living? Where you could escape for a few weeks or months of pampering...indulging yourself...or simply slowing the pace down a notch or three...in an unspoiled paradise.
The seriously wealthy have known the advantages of these bolt holes for decades. The Hamptons....Val d 'Isere...the Bahamas...Kenya's coffee country. Exclusive destinations--a world apart...
It's harder to find these hideaways these days. It feels like the world's getting smaller. But if you've always longed for a retreat...and your passion is wine, golf, or horses...or just escaping the madding crowds...we've found the perfect place.
And you can try on this elite lifestyle for size, for the princely sum of $125...
Located in the province of Salta, Cafayate is a place of such intense contrasts, dramatic landscapes, and natural beauty that words can't begin to describe it. Swift rivers flow through steep-walled canyons onto lush, broad plains. The sun rises and sets over sharp, rugged mountains. Green vines grow in red soil under bright azure skies.
Cacti, wildflowers, and grapes grow in the high-altitude, semi-arid climate, where the sun shines more than 300 days a year. From the deep gorges and canyons of the Quebradas de las Conchas (Shell Gorge), to the pastures of rolling scrubland where gauchos still ride among their herds, the beauty of this region enthralls and inspires.
The best of Argentina is here.
The town of Cafayate was founded by vintners. The well-drained soils, gentle slopes, and abundant sunshine of the area have been producing superb wines since the middle of the 17th century.Here, in Cafayate, small family wineries still press grapes by hand, and they produce more wine than anywhere else in Salta.
Enjoy relaxed outdoor living in this unique location
Riding isn't a forgotten tradition here--it's how many people in these remote valleys and villages work, play, and even travel. The gauchos herd goats and cattle much as generations before them, their traditions uniquely shaped by years of riding the mountains and working the ranges. For people who love horses, this is home.
Unlike a Mexican or Bahamian resort, where the culture has been overwhelmed by legions of tourists, Cafayate's culture is robust and authentic -- right down to the gauchos you'll see trotting their horses down the streets.
In the heart of Salta is La Estancia de Cafayate. La Estancia is home to a community of residents from around the globe who share a passion for wine, horses, and golf.
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Doug has lived in 10 countries and visited over 175...yet Cafayate is his top choice for a location with all the facilities a person could possibly want to nourish mind, body and soul.
As the vision of La Estancia as a peaceful, amenities-rich retreat far from the madding crowd took shape, Doug invited others to share the unique lifestyle this place has to offer. And so,within just a few short years, 150 individuals from 24 different countries are now part of the growing community of property owners at La Estancia.
Today, La Estancia is an upscale lifestyle community in one of the world's most stunning locales... and has been featured in the New York Times, International Herald Tribune, USA Today, the Telegraph and numerous other respected publications.
This October 13th-17th, you can take part in Escape to Cafayate... your chance to experience the La Estancia lifestyle...for just $125.
The Bob Cupp golf course is exceptional....
A Great Time in Great Company
You'll have many things to see and do if you join us for Ocober's Escape to Cafayate event. Activities include:
- Golf, on the beautiful Bob Cupp designed 18-hole course.
- An authentic Argentine asado at the Heath Club clubhouse.
- Wine tastings and tours of Cafayate's up and coming bodegas.
- Horseback riding, mountain biking and walking on the property.
- Tour the area -- visit Inca ruins, hike the Inca trail, spend time in Salta City -- and more. (There's a reason Frommer's fell in love with the place -- and you will, too).
You'll be treated to a half-day investment seminar hosted by Bill Bonner....also featuring Ronan McMahon... which will help you with all you need to know on purchasing property overseas, and living in Cafayate.
Perhaps best of all, you'll spend time unwinding and enjoying yourself to the fullest in the company of interesting individuals from around the world -- at scheduled social events and informal get-togethers.
La Estancia offers a stunning natural setting
The La Estancia Lifestyle
With only 360 home sites, La Estancia de Cafayate's 1,500 acres have been carefully planned to celebrate the area's rich culture with a collection of vineyards, horse pastures, and the brand new Bob Cupp links-style golf course. All of the properties enjoy stunning views of the surrounding mountains. Some benefit from golf course or polo field frontage, or views of the vineyards and pastures.
You don't just get Cafayate's stunning setting. World-class (delivered or planned) amenities will enhance everyday living here:
- 60-100 hectares of vineyards (already planted) -- As a property owner in La Estancia you pick up bragging rights as owning a vineyard in Argentina!
- Vintner's Heath Golf Course -- An 18-hole Bob Cupp-designed golf course. The entire course has been shaped and planted, and all but a few of the holes on the back nine are now fully playable - and exceptional.
- Heath Club - before and after your game of golf, the elegant Heath Club - now open - offers a bar, restaurant and asado (barbeque), as well as locker rooms, a pro-shop, viewing tower, wide terraces, Wi-Fi and more.
- Authentic Argentine equestrian experience -- With stabling and pasturing facilities for private and community horses...and a network of riding trails that will weave throughout the property, but don't stop there - this is horse country, so you can even ride into town;
- Polo fields and associated facilities;
- Tennis, bocce & parcours facilities;
- Social clubhouse - featuring a bar and lounge, wine cellars, game room, library, cigar lounge, business center and more...and the kids will get their own clubhouse;
- Full-service Spa
- Cafayate Concierge -- A dedicated staff is available around the clock to assist you in making your time in country a rich, no-hassle experience, and look after things on a turnkey basis when you are away.
There are three types of home sites based on size. Each property fronts open space, whether golf, vineyards, pastureland, wooded forest, or in some cases, a little of each. The start price for a half-acre lot is $125,000.
La Estancia de Cafayate isn't for you if your budget is limited. If you have the financial flexibility to buy the best...and you want to escape the crowds for the open spaces of Cafayete...then this could be the place for you.
I could go on, extolling the virtues of La Estancia, but the only real way to appreciate it is to visit and experience it for yourself. And the October Escape to Cafayate tour is the perfect time to do so.
To get started, drop our friends at La Estancia a note at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) and let them know you're interested in participating in the Escape to Cafayate event. Please do so ASAP, as there are only a limited number of spots available. On hearing from you, they'll reserve space for you, send you additional scheduling information-- and begin the process of answering your questions and making your local travel arrangements.
There is a modest fee charged for this event, strictly to help offset some portion of the costs. However, if you sign up by September 15, 2010 you'll receive a 50% discount and pay just $125 per person (this does not include accommodation. The concierge can help you out with accommodation options).
But there's no need to pay anything at this time -- for now, just email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to reserve your space. We can't stress it enough -- if past events are any guide, this event will be a complete sell-out.
Margaret Summerfield
PS: The last event in Cafayate was oversubscribed. Make sure you aren't disappointed and lock down your spot today: (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
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