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Opening Date
December 2001

General Manager
Yves Giacometti

Physical Features
Property Size: 440,000 square metres/4,736,120 square feet
Total Number of Rooms: 44
Bungalows: 20
Suites: 24
Design Aesthetic:
Strong Asian sensibility combined with South American features from Uruguay, Paraguay, Brazil, Argentina and Chile
Surrounded by eucalyptus and pine trees
Bi-level suites with cathedral ceilings
Bungalow accommodations with private gardens and indoor/outdoor showers
Architect: Babey Moulton, Jue & Booth
Interior Designer(s): Babey Moulton, Jue & Booth
Location:
Less than two hours' drive or 30 minutes by private plane from Buenos Aires across the Río de la Plata
Near Colonia, a city founded in 1680 and now a UNESCO World Heritage site

Spa
Size: 785 sq m / 8,450 sq ft
Interior Designer: Babey Moulton, Jue & Booth
Design Aesthetic: Pan-Asian design with exotic decorative accents celebrating the balancing principles of yin and yang
Opening Date: December 2001
Signature Treatment:
Carmelo Relaxation (80 minutes)
Special Features:
Relaxation area with open fire
Thai massage in Quincho beach gazebo overlooking Rio de la Plata

Dining
Resort Chef: Gonzalo Cerda
Examples of Locally Sourced Ingredients:
Uruguayan artisanal mozzarella
Carmelo parmesan cheese
Fruit and vegetables grown on site
Rio Negro sturgeon
Pink Chilean salmon
Uruguayan Angus beef, pork and lamb
Homemade dulce de leche and yogurt, made from local milk
Uruguayan wines
Restaurant: Pura
Signature Dish: Lamb ribs, served with tannat reduction, polenta tian, green pea and local brie cheese
Indoor Seating: 52
Outdoor Seating: 20
Designer: Babey Moulton, Jue & Booth
Restaurant: Mandara Restaurant and Bar
Signature Dish: Eucalipto smoked deer, purée with mushroom and truffle oil, Malbec wine sauce
Indoor Seating: 16
Outdoor Seating: 12
Restaurant: Gazebo
Cuisine: Uruguayan barbecue
Indoor Seating: 12 (20 for cocktail reception)
Lounge: Mandara Lounge
Cuisine: Cocktails and snacks
Décor: Modern with exotic elements
Lounge: Shiva Lounge
Lounge: Lobby Lounge

Recreation
Tennis:
Number of Tennis Courts: 2
Tennis Lessons: For a fee
Golf:
Name of Course: Four Seasons Golf Club Carmelo
Date Open: December 2000
Designer: Randy Thompson and Kelly Moran
Par: 72
Yardage: 7,158
Number of Holes: 18
Green Fees: $80.00 (9 holes)
$140.00 (18 holes)
Golf cart rental $15.00 per person
Manual pull cart rental $10.00
Golf club rental $55.00 (USD)
Additional Services:
• Pro shop
• Golf instruction available
• Driving range
• Putting green
• Clubs rental
Pools:
Number of Pools: 2
Fitness Facilities:
Size: 800 sq m / 8,611 sq ft
Special Features: Overlooks the eucalyptus forest
Sample Fitness Activities:
• Yoga
• Meditation
• Namaste
• Prana breathing
• Fitball

For Younger Guests
Kids for All Seasons: Supervised children's programme in a dedicated facility

Meeting Rooms
Total Size: 104 sq m / 1,111 sq ft
Largest Ballroom: 62 sq m / 661 sq ft
Meet and Feed Capacity: 90
Banquet Capacity: 70
Outdoor Banquet Capacity: 90
Private Dining Room Capacity: 75
Unique Meeting and Event Facilities:
La Estancia offers indoor/outdoor space for barbecues and other events
Beach gazebo on the river can host up to 12 for dinner or 20 for cocktails

Corporate Social Responsibility
Golf and riding classes for local children
Food and clothing drive for a seniors home

Special Features
La Estancia, in the style of a traditional country ranch, includes stables, a small farm that supplies fresh produce for the Resort, and an event space
A resident gaucho introduces guests to an old way of life