The Environment

Isla Fresia is located in the midst of Lake Puyehue, 600 miles south of Santiago de Chile. It extends for about 1000 acres of unfenced land, rising 600 feet above the lake.

Lake Puyehue was formed by an ancient glacier in an area where not long ago activity from a dozen or so near-by volcanoes was quite common.  The area lies at the foot of the Andes, close to the border with Argentina, and was visited by the first white settlers only some 80 years ago.

Our parents immigrated from Europe during the late thirties, settled on the island, and dedicated their lives to self-sufficient agriculture and to eventual hosting of paying guests.

Red stag was first introduced in the late sixties, and the breed has reproduced since in complete freedom. Later, also fallow deer and mufflon sheep were introduced, set free, and have fully adapted to their new environment. Wild goats already lived on the island when our first family members arrived.

The island terrain, covered by bushy grassland and temperate rain forest, makes for a combination of hilly treks. Several hiking circuits allow hunters to reach more than 20 conveniently located hide-outs, with the option to hunt while walking.

Typical treks take around 3 hours, returning a joyful, hungry, and exhausted hunter home to the lodge located on the northern side of the island.

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