JOURNAL ARTICLE

Estancia Mercedes, Puerto Natales, Chile.

  • Published In: TIME Magazine, 2026, v. 207, n. 9/10. P. 44 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Halpern, Ashlea 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Estancia Mercedes, a fifth-generation cattle ranch that recently launched a Rural Farm School offering immersive four-day experiences for families, including children aged eight and older. Participants engage in traditional ranch activities such as horseback riding, horsemanship, fence repair, sheep shearing, cattle herding, organic gardening, foraging, and cooking local comfort food, all guided by family members including gaucho Sebastián García Iglesias. The program emphasizes hands-on learning without internet access, encouraging guests to document their experiences in journals and fostering close connections through shared meals. This initiative provides a deep, authentic engagement with rural life in southern Argentina. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:TIME Magazine. 2026/03, Vol. 207, Issue 9/10, p44
  • Document Type:Arts/Entertainment Review
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0040-781X
  • Accession Number:192236981
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