La Patrona Ranch
Lago Cholilo is a 100 meter deep spring fed lake at the base of the Andes and in the heart of Patagonia.
To keep the land from being damaged, only one per hundred acres is allowed.
The ranch house was made by hand with wood and material from the property. A refuge of quiet.
Lago Cholilo is a 100 meter deep spring fed lake at the base of the Andes and in the heart of Patagonia.
Patagonia
Experience, learn, enjoy, protect.
La Patrona Ranch is to learn how business can sustain and create value for our communities; while we experience the adventure and the beauty of Patagonia.
About
La Patrona started as a personal home and place to truly live in the most beautiful part of Argentina, and maybe the world. It became a passion to build a sustainable home and connection to the community. Each long term sustainable job is another way to protect and build Patagonia on her terms.
News 1
Winter Is Coming! The Ranch is shutting down for the Southern Hemisphere winter. Preparations are being made to check on the cattle. While the temperature gets low there is little snow and the cows can continue to roam safely.
News 2
Project
Organic cattle ranching in Patagonia can be a low impact source of food, opportunity, and pride for the community. Cholilo has a natural defense against famous cattle disease making these grass and spring water fed cows some fo the cleanest in the world. Ranching also creates a sustainable buffer industry as the region develops to create jobs and prosperity without destroying the local culture.
Latest Project
Learn real life lessons about the application of advanced conservation and business techniques from real practitioners and world class educators from some fo the finest Universities in the world. Make Patagonia better by learning - make your home better by bringing back the wisdom of Patagonia.
Learn
The owner and local cattlemen have herded part of the herd into corral. From here they will sort, mark, and separate the cows for inspection.
The never ending battle with invasive species! Rosehips is just one species that may seem useful but is in fact destroying local species! At La Patrona we work tirelessly to remove these invaders!
News 3
Congratulations to the Owners! Recently graduated from the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business and Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies!