Chilean Farm Stay Holidays

A warm welcome to Fundo el Rodeo de Torca, adjoining Reserva Nacional Laguna Torca, the home to a mulititude of Black-necked swans, we offer some unique accomodation in one of our two comfy, modern lodges. Close to Lago Vichuquen and the Pacific ocean, your in "Wine country! "

A traditional Chilean Farmhouse, with Red tiled roof and thick Adobe walls is at the center of the farm . This is where all meals and refreshments are provided.

The two lodges are unique ,"Cascada", suspended between two hillside, bridging the small quebrada, Features Glass, in walls ,in bathrooms, and in large sliding doors,back and front, which open up the whole lodge to the regular breezes.and giving panoramic views over the National Reserve.

"Laguna", this Lodge feature spaciousness, utilising modern building practices this Lodge features a huge lounge and open plan kitchen , high ceilings keep it cool and fresh even at the height of summer, again with great views over the Lagoon. They come well equiped to cover all your self catering needs. However we make sure you have a good start to the day as breakfast is included! Sole and her mum will provide extra meals as requested , and of course plenty of wonderful local Chilean wine.

At 170 Acres the farm is a mixture. Our Olive Grove occupies the fields next to the Laguna , from which we produce "Torca Gold" Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Our well stocked fruit garden´s and horse pasture covers four acres in front of the main house, and behind are extensive wooded hillsides, home to our Llama herd , providing excellent hiking and horse riding trails with some stunning views of Lago Vichuquen, Laguna Torca and the Pacific Ocean , all at the same time ! We are just ten minutes from Llico playa beach.

Need help with your Spanish ? Soledad is a Chilena and speaks great English, and will be happy to help you with your Spanish studies .Charles came to Chile to build a boat,and got more than he bargained for by meeting and marrying Soledad! "We lived on the boat for 5 years before searching Chile for a home , eventually finding Fundo el Rodeo de Torca.The long search for a home was over and we believe we have found our "beau ideal ".

Our Climate

October, November,December: Spring is here, warm days,cool nights and the gardens are blooming, birds nesting, Rainfall mostly over.

January, Febuary: Intense blue skies, Long, Dry, Hot days, kept cool by sea breeses. School holidays, Llico playa busy! Still cool at night. Humidity is not a problem here!

March, April, May : Warmed up nicely, we don´t get much summer rain.

June, July, August, September : Our winter months,Cooler and some rain(We need it ,been a very dry summer), but still plenty of sunshine.

Where are we ?

Chilean Farm Stay Holidays, at Fundo el Rodeo de Torca are located south of Santiago , in the Central valley of Chile , Maule region 7, next to the Laguna Torca National Reserve, home to a multitude of Black necked swans. Near Llico on the Pacific Ocean and Lago Vichuquen . Access by bus, hire car, or private plane to nearby local flying club.