In 1907, Don Juan Harriet, then barely 19, became independent of his family and started toward Patagonia to buy cattle from the Araucano Indians, who descended from the chieftain Sayhueque. He set out from Viedma with two friends, six farmhands, and sixty horses. They covered 1,200 km up to the source of the Senguer River, on the foothills of the Andes, in the current province of Chubut.
Dealings with the Indians were far from easy. In addition to their natural distrust, a long history of mutual betrayal and broken agreements between them and white men had to be overcome. Don Juan eventually managed to earn their respect due to his superior riding skills and remarkable talent with the lasso, and from then on, a trusting, durable association was established among them. Harriet purchased 5,000 heads of cattle and 50,000 sheep from the Indians. They were taken in successive drives to General Roca, the farthest the railway tracks reached to the South. This is how Don Juan created his fortune. In 1920 he was already in the region that is now known as Terra Pampa. The hunting operation was created in 1978 by his daughter Marta and today Martin and his great-grandson Remigio take care of the ranch.
Conservation & Sustainability
Our vast environment and landscapes are the source of life in Terra Pampa. For this reason, we do care and pledge to protect and preserve our resources. The conservation of our surroundings has been given top priority in every operation, from minimizing food waste to an integrated plan with the Ministry of Flora & Fauna of La Pampa province.
HUNTS OFFERED:
Red Stag Blackbuck Water Buffalo Wild Boar Goat Fallow Axis Mouflon Wild Sheep Dove Pigeon Partridge Fox Hare Vizcacha
It is beautifully integrated with the landscape. Quiet and surrounded by wilderness.
The lodge has five spacious & peaceful bedroom suites, which are styled with rustic simplicity to bring the outside inside so that you enjoy the warmth of our guest rooms while feeling a connection to your surroundings.
THE CUISINE
Each meal will be an experience that will take you to a different place in Argentina, honoring our family, history, and traditions.
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