ABOUT THE ESTANCIA El Rocio - in their own words:

A long way to El Rocío:
The owner of El Rocio ranch, Mr. Patrice Graviere is a French man who felt in love with Argentina. During most of his childhood Patrice watched Argentina´s top polo players like Dorignac, Alberdi, Harriot and Heguy. It his fascination with Polo and the Argentine Pampas what probably drove him to find a perfect setting to build his dream house.

An old cottage in San Miguel del Monte: 
It was the wide variety of birds that flew into the area (San Miguel del Monte is perfect for bird watching) and the wonderful trees that surround the colonial cottage that drove Patrice to buy the place. 

The original structure of the cottage was impossible to rebuild so the owner decided to pull it down and use its bricks for the new house. Patrice’s wife, Macarena Llambí who has a long history in fashion next to the world’s biggest brands like Hermés, was responsible for every detail of the decoration. Macarena chose each of the objects and trained the staff to offer an impeccable personalized service to their demanding international guests.

Every moment at Estancia El Rocío is a special one, made to be enjoyed in the relaxing atmosphere created by the surrounding pampas.

ACCOMMODATIONS: There are a total of 5 rooms for a maximum of 12 guests.

MAIN HOUSE EL ROCIO:
East wing: SUITE LAS ROSAS: King size bed. This room has a fireplace and private bathroom. It has two doors with direct access to the patio and the park. ROOMS LOS DAMASCOS AND LOS CÍTRICOS: Both rooms share a bathroom and have 2 beds. These rooms can be booked together under one same reservation; in this case the bathroom will be shared. On the other hand if guests wish for a private bathroom, one room is booked and the other room is closed for booking.		West wing: SUITE LOS CACTUS: This room has twin beds, a fireplace and private bathroom. It has two doors that open to the patio and to the park.
	LOFT LOS EUCALYPTOS: Colonial Loft. There are two beds and a bathroom with a shower (no bathtub) on the first floor. The ground floor has a comfortable living room facing a fireplace, two beds, a counter bar and a kitchenette. The fireplace and a salamander keep the Loft well heated in the winter and cold days.

INCLUDED ACTIVITIES:

• Horseback
• Sulky
• Bicycle rides
• A regional cooking class
• Transfer and visit to typical leather and silver craftsmanship workshops, museum, Juan Manuel de Rosa’s ranch and/or a dairy farm and cheese factory in San Miguel del Monte. (activities are organized according to guest’s interests and weather conditions).

REGIONAL FOOD:
Each meal at Estancia El Rocío is a perfect combination of flavors of the Pampa and Argentina. “Empanadas (small pies), locros (meet & vegetable stew), carbonadas, pollo al disco, mil hojas de dulce de leche, tortas fritas, pastelitos (regional pastries), traditional “asados” and “cordero a la cruz” (traditionally made roasted lamb) accompanied by the most Argentine exquisite wines are some of the proposals for our guests to enjoy.

Meals are served, according to the day’s temperature, at the gallery under the wisteria, on tables prepared under the gentle shadows of the eucalyptus, at the “Olive patio”, the dining room or at “la matera”.

POLO AT EL ROCIO:
Estancia El Rocío is any polo lover's dream. Patrice chose the perfect setting for the polo field and stables, landscaping the surrounding grounds to embrace the true feel of the Argentine Pampas whether one rides on horseback or just walks around the estancia.

Polo Clinics:
At Estancia El Rocío Polo Clinics are organized by professional polo players who focus on participants learning through a very practical teaching style for both beginners and more advanced players. Classes are planned according to players' levels and include daily practice games between teams and according to guests’ timetables.

ACTIVITIES AT ESTANCIA EL ROCIO AND ITS SURROUNDINGS:
Whether it's polo lovers or people who just like outdoor activities, Estancia El Rocio becomes the perfect setting to enjoy nature, practice sports or just lay back and relax.

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES THAT CAN BE ARRANGED: Activities and programs are organized in a personalized way upon guest request. Activities and programs are subject to weather conditions

• Massage
• Folkloric presentations
• Guided visit to "La Picaza" in open door and "Los Medanos" in Saladillo (private club and Polo horses)
• Tailor made Polo classes
• Polo games
• Doma, Pato or Polo exhibitions
• Jineteada
• Sortija
• Bird watching at "Laguna de as Perdices" (near the farm). Over 14 species of ducks in addition to pink flamingos, swans, storks and many other birds
• Golf (near the farm)
• Parashooting (near the farm)
• Hunting (near the farm)

FACILITIES AND SERVICES:

• Although the main house is well heated through its central heating, the fireplaces brighten and give a warm, cozy atmosphere to the living room, dining room and library in the winter and cold autumn days
• Guests can easily access Internet through Wi-fi, watch a DVD o a cable movie, or find a cozy corner where to relax and enjoy a great book from the library
• In the summer and warm spring days, guests can sunbathe and enjoy the pool, read, or simply relax and rest in the hammocks at the porch or under shady areas around the park
• There are two polo fields in the estancia and guests that wish to arrange reservations in advance will be able to enjoy polo clinics and/or games
• At El Rocío, guests will also be able to access other authentic traditional areas of an estancia in the Pampas to appreciate the estanciero’s (land owner) and gaucho’s way of life, such as the stable, the tack room and an exclusive Argentine room known as “la matera” where gauchos traditionally gather to take a break as they make and share the typical argentine “mate” (local tea) and have regional pastries. At the estancia´s boutique they can appreciate and buy recognized craftsmen’s regional products or exclusive El Rocio merchandising from la Martina (www.lamartina.com)