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Fire and Water an hour drive to the ferry from the Ranch “Fire and water,” said Vivian as she described the differences between the two volcanoes located on nearby Ometepe island on Lake Nicaragua. Vivian and David of North Carolina live at the Ranch and took a day trip to Ometepe island. Vivian explained that the larger volcano, Concepcion, is still hot and active, and Volcan Maderas is inactive, with a tranquil lagoon disguising it’s fiery past. After an hour drive from Rancho Santana in the trusty car they nicknamed “Gomez,” they waited to board the ferry with friends and Ranch neighbors Martee and Tom.
Sunset from Hotel Charco Verde overlooking Lago Cocibolca
if they were even on a road. “Oh yes, this is the way,” their guide assured them. So Gomez was encouraged to keep on truckin’, in spite of loud rattling sounds apparent to everyone.
They disembarked in Moyogalpa after Next on the “must-do list” was a hike to Cascada San Ramon waterfalls. an hour of volcano views from the ferry and visited a museum. “We saw “When you see big boulders of rocks the size of cars, you can imagine the petroglyphs, carved andSantana other beach. Early evening on stones a Rancho power of the eruption,” said Vivian. artifacts from the They continued along little trails, Pre-Columbian era. more rocks and finally around a rock We got a great feel of “It may come as a surprise most Americans that Nicaragua is face, then upto around another turn and the island history,” there it was: the waterfall. saidon Martee. par with Panama assuddenly the second safest country in Central America.” Exhilarating! The next destination: – Outside Magazine, October Vivian said, “I got to the top first and18, 2011 El Ojo de Agua ("eye of water"), a Artifact from El there was no one there. It was all to Vivian enjoys mist from the waterfall natural spring with Museo Ometepe myself. What a glorious moment! I took off my clothes down to my crystal-clear waters. bathing suit and looked at this 56 “I got to the top first and Beautiful, but the real adventure was meter high waterfall streaming out of getting there and back. Leaving paved there was no one there. It rocks on the south slope of Maderas roads behind, the couples wondered was all to myself...” volcano. Then I stepped into the it happened: There was a big thump. mist of the falls. It was so cold. So David looked in the rear mirror and refreshing. So magical!” No crowds on our beaches, just lots and lots ofasand. moment later saw a Nicaraguan It was now time for a relaxing sunset, guy holding a huge piece of metal. Make Waves in Your Life Have Stunning Vacation This Year. dinnerand at Hotel Charco a Verde, and It was his drive shaft! “We threw it entertainment youths in the backparadise of the car,and shifted into We have private chefs for your convenience thatbywill comedancing to yourinseaside rental prepare native costume.“What an exquisite four-wheel drive and made it back to meals (with our organic garden produce as welland as afresh seafood from the meals for another you, family performance, perfect finale to the ocean) Ranch in time for prefect our trip, ” they agreed. sunset. for It just doesn’t get any better and friends. It’s very popular these days! Email [email protected] rental info. than that,” said David. In the early morningorthey piled into in purchasing property, contact El Ojoour de rentals Agua natural springs See at http://rentals.ranchosantana.com if interested Gomez and headed home. And then
Bryan McMandon at [email protected] who can arrange a custom tour.
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Seeing the Forest Through the Trees
“It’s like being in New England in the Fall, except it’s March and we’re in Nicaragua,” I thought as I climbed higher on the trail. I loved seeing a blanket of amber colored leaves cover the ground in front of me. I could feel each step as the leaves crunched beneath my feet. This was my first hike in the forest at Rancho Santana. I was in my own private world, with tree-lined pathways, incredible views and natures’ own surprises.
“These trails were most likely used by hunters of deer, iguana and other food sources,” explained Chris, a resident of Rancho Santana who relaxes by dotted with open fields, sporting its “It’s like being in New venturing into the forest. “Iguana?” I asked. He showed me a large tree that new recreation center and ball field. England in the Fall, had been cut down at head height. A small pathway jutted off the trail except it’s March and “Yes, to get to the iguana, hunters cut and rounded the corner. It led us Early evening on a Rancho Santana beach. down the tree with a machete. You to the biggest surprise ever: cactus we’re in Nicaragua” can tell by the short chop marks in growing next to and into lush trees A few steps away, we enjoyed a the wood how they did it. Fortunately with shoots winding through old “It may come as a surprise to most Americans that Nicaragua is view of Playa Santana. there is less of that now," he surmised. branches! I couldn’t believe it. Now I bird's-eye I felt like I was back in I was in Texas.“It’s tropical Now par witha Panama thelikesecond safestacountry in Central America.” Theon terrain followed ridge line as felt Nicaragua! Enjoying familiar blue desert, ” Chris says in response to my with the highest point being 548 ft. water vistas and the quiet lure of – Outside Magazine, October We continued around the18, 2011 above sea level, roughly 1 mile from disbelief. nature atop that hill, Chris confides, loop of the trail, then downward, the 72 ft. trail-head elevation. We “This is my favorite spot.” and up again to a large knoll tree. noticed a termite nest and enjoyed “This tree, even We descended down natural stone discovering natures’ incredible though it died stairs to the trail head road, which designs, hidden in seeds that had many years ago, is in itself was picturesque, with fallen to the ground. The wind felt important because bending branches of trees framing like a strong autumn breeze as we it can be seen from the forest edge. To find the forest traversed a treeline that created a many places on through the trees, I mapped the picture perfect view of Mombacho, the Ranch,” Chris trail with my GPS. To see the GPS an active volcano. The village of No crowds on our beaches,explained. just lots and lots of map sand.Click Here. Limon Uno lay in the valley below,
Make Waves in Your Life and Have a Stunning Vacation This Year.
We have private chefs for your convenience that will come to your seaside rental paradise and prepare meals (with our organic garden produce as well as fresh seafood from the ocean) meals for you, family and friends. It’s very popular these days! Email [email protected] for rental info.
was inatmy own private world, with tree-lined pathways, incredible See our“Irentals http://rentals.ranchosantana.com or if interested in purchasing property,views contact and natures’ own surprises.” Bryan McMandon at [email protected] who can arrange a custom tour. 3
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Rancho Santana’s New Facebook Page
Windy Sunset Waves
Horseback Adventures
Learning to Surf
Early evening on a Rancho Santana beach.
“It mayWedding come as a surpriseLatoFinca mostyAmericans that Nicaragua is El Mar Dream Clubhouse Now
on par with Panama as the second safest country in Central America.”
Explore diverse activities and new happenings – Outside Magazine, October 18, 2011 at Rancho Santana. We expanded our Facebook page in December to keep you in the know! Stories and
photos by Beverly Bean (unless supplied)
Click here to follow Rancho Santana on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/RanchoSantana
Invest in a future you can enjoy today: It is an obtainable reality at Rancho Santana. Affordable and first class. Homes are rentable and maintained when you are away. And when you are here, there is every service, plus the Noyour crowds onneed our beaches, just lots lots to of the sand. grandeur of nature surrounding every and spoiling yourand senses core. If you would like more information on vacationing or investing, contact:
Make Waves in Your Life and Have a Stunning Vacation This Year.
Rentals: Matt Prezzano: [email protected] We have private chefs for your convenience that will come to your seaside rental paradise and prepare Rental Website: http://rentals.ranchosantana.com meals (with our organic garden produce as well as fresh seafood from the ocean) meals for you, family Purchasing Property: Bryan McMandon: [email protected] (ask about custom tour) and friends. It’s very popular these adays! Email [email protected] for rental info. Event Planning: Matt Prezzano: [email protected]
See our rentals at http://rentals.ranchosantana.com or if interested in purchasing property, contact Bryan McMandon at [email protected] who can arrange a custom tour.
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page Plan A4 Visit page 33 page Important Plan A Visit Seeing the Addendum Forest
Through the Trees
November 1, 2011 April 2012 Novemb November 1, 2011
page 4 page 4 PlanRancho A Visit Santana’s
New Facebook Page
“These days“These I seem toChef think lottoabout things A Michelin Stardays toaaShare Histhe Skills I seem think a lot about the th “These days I seem to think lot about the things I forgot to do, and alltothe chances I had to.” I had to. at Rancho Santana I forgot do, and all the chances I forgot to do, and all the chances I had to.” Jackson Browne, These Days The ––Culinary Weekend IsBrowne, June 21-23! – Jackson These Days Jackson Browne, These Days
By Jen Stevens
By Jen Chef MarkStevens Dommen earned the Stevens with Chef Mark Dommen. “His By Jen Banana-orange smoothies at the Michelin star for the fourth year in focus on farm-to-table is similar Banana-orange smoothies at the chef Calley Banana-orange smoothies at the aarow in 2011 and a to ours, ” said executive clubhouse… stroll past the clubhouse… aPrezzano, stroll past theruns Rancho clubhouse… a astroll past the 3.5 star from who bocce court… fewreview moments the San restaurant La Finca y El bocce court…Santana’s a few moments bocce court… fewFrancisco moments to marvel at thea nineteen yellow Chronicle critic Mar ("small and the sea"). “To to marvel yellow to marvel at the nineteen yellow at the nineteen farm butterflies dancing the blooms MichaelinBauer. work with Mark using ingredients butterflies dancing in the blooms butterflies dancing in the blooms along the brick path… Chef Dommen is from the Ranch’s organic garden along the brick path… along the brick path… the executive chef and local seafood is a very exciting We dropped our towels onto a Chef Mark for the acclaimed prospect,” she added. We dropped our towels onto a We dropped ourFrancisco towels onto Dommen chaise in a cabana. And as oura San based One ofAnd ChefasMark’s chaise in a cabana. our claim to fame chaise in ajumped cabana.into And aswas our One Market restaurant. He three kids the pool, Italian sausage with fresh was “The Beast,” in which three kids jumped intoWeekly the pool, named a 2007 StarChefs.com kids jumped into the pool, Ithree looked up, past the palms, out pappardelle and garden greens an entire animal was used to “Rising Star, ” and the restaurant hasup, past the palms, out I looked I looked up, past the palms, out to where the gossamer blue water create a tasting menu. A type of held a consistent presencetoonwhere the the gossamer blue water Nicaraguan wine & cheese tasting, to whereloudly the gossamer bluerocks water local beast here at the Ranch may crashed against the Chronicle’s Top 100 restaurant lists. organic garden tours, tips on crashed loudly against the rocks which is like a include a pellibuey, crashed loudly filleting fish and making ceviche, in a mayhem ofagainst foam…the rocks Rancho Santanaofintroduces in a mayhem short-haired of foam… sheep. in a mayhem foam… how to identify and prepare local an opportunity And I thoughtfor to guests myself,and “They produce, cooking demonstrations and Mark plan to host And I thoughtCalley to myself, “They owners to partaketoinmyself, a three-day And I thought “They and a few select multi-course meals really did it… they built what variety of events including My three enjoying a secluded Rancho Santana beach culinary weekend June 2123 did it…a they really builtboys what really did it… they built what that you won’t wantexperience. to miss. Santana beach ex three boys enjoying a secluded Rancho they said they’d build. And it is My three boys enjoying aMy secluded Rancho Santana beach experience. they said they’d build. And it is they said they’d build. And it is spectacular.” In the wood shop, local craftsmen pools, fountains, gardens spectacular.” pools, fountains, gardens the wood shop, lo pools, fountains, gardens spectacular.” In the wood shop, localIn craftsmen overflowing with frangipani fashion chairs, benches and The first time I visited Rancho overflowing with frangipani fashion overflowing with frangipani fashion chairs, benches and chairs, bench The first timeand I visited Rancho bougainvillea, pink-shirted The first–time I visited tables from native hardwoods. Santana 13 years ago –Rancho the and bougainvillea, pink-shirted tables from native h and bougainvillea, pink-shirted tables from native hardwoods. 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Fire and Water an hour drive to the ferry from the Ranch “Fire and water,” said Vivian as she described the differences between the two volcanoes located on nearby Ometepe island on Lake Nicaragua. Vivian and David of North Carolina live at the Ranch and took a day trip to Ometepe island. Vivian explained that the larger volcano, Concepcion, is still hot and active, and Volcan Maderas is inactive, with a tranquil lagoon disguising it’s fiery past. After an hour drive from Rancho Santana in the trusty car they nicknamed “Gomez,” they waited to board the ferry with friends and Ranch neighbors Martee and Tom.
Sunset from Hotel Charco Verde overlooking Lago Cocibolca
if they were even on a road. “Oh yes, this is the way,” their guide assured them. So Gomez was encouraged to keep on truckin’, in spite of loud rattling sounds apparent to everyone.
They disembarked in Moyogalpa after Next on the “must-do list” was a hike to Cascada San Ramon waterfalls. an hour of volcano views from the ferry and visited a museum. “We saw “When you see big boulders of rocks the size of cars, you can imagine the petroglyphs, carved andSantana other beach. Early evening on stones a Rancho power of the eruption,” said Vivian. artifacts from the They continued along little trails, Pre-Columbian era. more rocks and finally around a rock We got a great feel of “It may come as a surprise most Americans that Nicaragua is face, then upto around another turn and the island history,” there it was: the waterfall. saidon Martee. par with Panama assuddenly the second safest country in Central America.” Exhilarating! The next destination: – Outside Magazine, October Vivian said, “I got to the top first and18, 2011 El Ojo de Agua ("eye of water"), a Artifact from El there was no one there. It was all to Vivian enjoys mist from the waterfall natural spring with Museo Ometepe myself. What a glorious moment! I took off my clothes down to my crystal-clear waters. bathing suit and looked at this 56 “I got to the top first and Beautiful, but the real adventure was meter high waterfall streaming out of getting there and back. Leaving paved there was no one there. It rocks on the south slope of Maderas roads behind, the couples wondered was all to myself...” volcano. Then I stepped into the it happened: There was a big thump. mist of the falls. It was so cold. So David looked in the rear mirror and refreshing. So magical!” No crowds on our beaches, just lots and lots ofasand. moment later saw a Nicaraguan It was now time for a relaxing sunset, guy holding a huge piece of metal. Make Waves in Your Life Have Stunning Vacation This Year. dinnerand at Hotel Charco a Verde, and It was his drive shaft! “We threw it entertainment youths in the backparadise of the car,and shifted into We have private chefs for your convenience thatbywill comedancing to yourinseaside rental prepare native costume.“What an exquisite four-wheel drive and made it back to meals (with our organic garden produce as welland as afresh seafood from the meals for another you, family performance, perfect finale to the ocean) Ranch in time for prefect our trip, ” they agreed. sunset. for It just doesn’t get any better and friends. It’s very popular these days! Email [email protected] rental info. than that,” said David. In the early morningorthey piled into in purchasing property, contact El Ojoour de rentals Agua natural springs See at http://rentals.ranchosantana.com if interested Gomez and headed home. And then
Bryan McMandon at [email protected] who can arrange a custom tour.
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Seeing the Forest Through the Trees
“It’s like being in New England in the Fall, except it’s March and we’re in Nicaragua,” I thought as I climbed higher on the trail. I loved seeing a blanket of amber colored leaves cover the ground in front of me. I could feel each step as the leaves crunched beneath my feet. This was my first hike in the forest at Rancho Santana. I was in my own private world, with tree-lined pathways, incredible views and natures’ own surprises.
“These trails were most likely used by hunters of deer, iguana and other food sources,” explained Chris, a resident of Rancho Santana who relaxes by dotted with open fields, sporting its “It’s like being in New venturing into the forest. “Iguana?” I asked. He showed me a large tree that new recreation center and ball field. England in the Fall, had been cut down at head height. A small pathway jutted off the trail except it’s March and “Yes, to get to the iguana, hunters cut and rounded the corner. It led us Early evening on a Rancho Santana beach. down the tree with a machete. You to the biggest surprise ever: cactus we’re in Nicaragua” can tell by the short chop marks in growing next to and into lush trees A few steps away, we enjoyed a the wood how they did it. Fortunately with shoots winding through old “It may come as a surprise to most Americans that Nicaragua is view of Playa Santana. there is less of that now," he surmised. branches! I couldn’t believe it. Now I bird's-eye I felt like I was back in I was in Texas.“It’s tropical Now par witha Panama thelikesecond safestacountry in Central America.” Theon terrain followed ridge line as felt Nicaragua! Enjoying familiar blue desert, ” Chris says in response to my with the highest point being 548 ft. water vistas and the quiet lure of – Outside Magazine, October We continued around the18, 2011 above sea level, roughly 1 mile from disbelief. nature atop that hill, Chris confides, loop of the trail, then downward, the 72 ft. trail-head elevation. We “This is my favorite spot.” and up again to a large knoll tree. noticed a termite nest and enjoyed “This tree, even We descended down natural stone discovering natures’ incredible though it died stairs to the trail head road, which designs, hidden in seeds that had many years ago, is in itself was picturesque, with fallen to the ground. The wind felt important because bending branches of trees framing like a strong autumn breeze as we it can be seen from the forest edge. To find the forest traversed a treeline that created a many places on through the trees, I mapped the picture perfect view of Mombacho, the Ranch,” Chris trail with my GPS. To see the GPS an active volcano. The village of No crowds on our beaches,explained. just lots and lots of map sand.Click Here. Limon Uno lay in the valley below,
Make Waves in Your Life and Have a Stunning Vacation This Year.
We have private chefs for your convenience that will come to your seaside rental paradise and prepare meals (with our organic garden produce as well as fresh seafood from the ocean) meals for you, family and friends. It’s very popular these days! Email [email protected] for rental info.
was inatmy own private world, with tree-lined pathways, incredible See our“Irentals http://rentals.ranchosantana.com or if interested in purchasing property,views contact and natures’ own surprises.” Bryan McMandon at [email protected] who can arrange a custom tour. 3
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Rancho Santana’s New Facebook Page
Windy Sunset Waves
Horseback Adventures
Learning to Surf
Early evening on a Rancho Santana beach.
“It mayWedding come as a surpriseLatoFinca mostyAmericans that Nicaragua is El Mar Dream Clubhouse Now
on par with Panama as the second safest country in Central America.”
Explore diverse activities and new happenings – Outside Magazine, October 18, 2011 at Rancho Santana. We expanded our Facebook page in December to keep you in the know! Stories and
photos by Beverly Bean (unless supplied)
Click here to follow Rancho Santana on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/RanchoSantana
Invest in a future you can enjoy today: It is an obtainable reality at Rancho Santana. Affordable and first class. Homes are rentable and maintained when you are away. And when you are here, there is every service, plus the Noyour crowds onneed our beaches, just lots lots to of the sand. grandeur of nature surrounding every and spoiling yourand senses core. If you would like more information on vacationing or investing, contact:
Make Waves in Your Life and Have a Stunning Vacation This Year.
Rentals: Matt Prezzano: [email protected] We have private chefs for your convenience that will come to your seaside rental paradise and prepare Rental Website: http://rentals.ranchosantana.com meals (with our organic garden produce as well as fresh seafood from the ocean) meals for you, family Purchasing Property: Bryan McMandon: [email protected] (ask about custom tour) and friends. It’s very popular these adays! Email [email protected] for rental info. Event Planning: Matt Prezzano: [email protected]
See our rentals at http://rentals.ranchosantana.com or if interested in purchasing property, contact Bryan McMandon at [email protected] who can arrange a custom tour.
Follow us on Facebook! Click Here
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