05/09/2026
Field Note: Estancia Mercedes II
“Mornings started slowly, settling into the pace of the estancia before heading out to ride through the surrounding landscape, often with a goal or purpose in mind. There was an ease to everything—the kind of atmosphere that makes you feel completely removed from everyday life.
What I appreciated most was how unhurried it all felt. Quiet moments between conversations and long hours spent outdoors created the sense that the experience was shaped around the horses and the land rather than a fixed itinerary.
The estancia itself added so much to that feeling. Cozy rooms, fireplaces lit each evening, and quiet places to sit with a book after riding made it feel like being welcomed into someone’s home.”
