Welcome to Fundo Chacaipulli in Los Lagos, Chile
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Ian and Maggy Staples would be delighted to make you welcome at Fundo Chacaipulli.
They sailed from Britain to Chile, via French Polynesia, in their yacht, Teokita. Their objective was to explore the southern waters of Patagonia. This they achieved, but the friendliness of the people, the diversity of the nature, landscape and culture made them fall in love with Chile and stay. In 1998 they purchased Fundo Chacaipulli and have developed it with prime Hereford/Angus beef cattle, with Polled Dorset sheep for their lamb production, with forestry and are now developing as an important producer and in 2007 exporter of fine Chilean honey.

The Farm: Fundo Chacaipulli is located in one of the most beautiful spots in the Chilean Lakes Region. You can enjoy life in your lodge and on the farm with riding, walking, bird watching (there are over 50 different species of birds on the farm) and fishing. Ian and Maggy's 2 Labradors love going on the rides and walking with you so they love having visitors as well. Not only can you enjoy the farm but can use your lodge as a comfortable and private base to explore the region.

Ian and Maggy have guests staying with them from the spring (early October) until early autumn (late April) The weather in the Lakes Region of Chile over this period changes from showers and warm weather to generally hot and dry in January and February. It’s a good idea to bring good sun cream and your swimming kit as it is lovely to bathe in the river when you are out on a ride or take a swim in one of the nearby lakes

The Lodges: With skilled local craftsmen they have constructed 3 “Rocky Mountain” type lodges.
The lodges are located close to the main farm house but they lie in their own cosy world of mature southern beech trees. You can relax in your lodge or use the pool and main garden as though you were staying in your own home.

• The 3 lodges are called:
  • The Araucaria Lodge
    Which has 2 large double bedrooms with en suite bathrooms and a balcony bedroom, ideal for children.
  • The Picaflor Lodge - Grande
    Which has 3 bedrooms, 2 with double beds one with 2 singles and is equipped with 2 very comfortable bathrooms.
  • The Picaflor Lodge - Chico
    Which is perfect for a couple with a large en suite bedroom.

The style of your stay is self catering but you are part of the farm and usually Ian and Maggy have guests eating with them as friends for some of their stay and often guests invite each other and Maggy to eat with them or to picnic at make a barbecue together.

Chile is full of wonderful fresh food. You can have the pleasure of buying newly caught fish from the fish market in Valdivia and pick up a huge selection of fresh vegetables, all at very affordable prices.

 
The Lodges are ideal for a couple, a group of friends or a family.

Whether you are a complete novice or an experienced rider you will love riding on the farm. The Chilean horse is small, strong and easy to ride. The locally made Chilean leather saddles are large and comfortable with hand carved stirrups. Once you are comfortable and made a friend of your horse you keep him for your stay. Maggy rides nearly every day with guests and each day is a different experience.

 

Fishing: Not only is the farm great for riding but the Rio San Pedro flows through the farm so if you are a keen fisherman this river and other local rivers can make a great day fishing.

Horse riding: Ian and Maggy have lived in this region for quite a few years but they are still delighted with the unspoiled majestic scenery of mountains, snowy volcanoes, lakes and waterfalls. From the farm it is only a short distance for you to be in the Andes or down to the coast.

Hives of Rio San Pedro Miel located above Lago Reñihue to harvest Ulmo Honey, the nearest paved road is over 6 miles away

Honey!
Whether you are a bee keeper or just like honey the development of Rio San Pedro Miel (Honey) you will find interesting. Ian and Maggy would be delighted to invite bee keepers to visit and see what is being done in Chile. They have built a sophisticated Honey Harvesting and Processing Plant and their bees are located amongst the native flora of Chile with some fine and varied types of honey. Keen bee keepers can not only visit Ian and Maggy but can visit other producers in their group and to swap ideas with them.

  If you are thinking of travelling and exploring Chile or fancy a special holiday on Fundo Chacaipulli drop a e-mail to Ian and Maggy and they will do their best to help you get the most out of your trip to this beautiful and friendly country.