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Vilcabamba Glimpse #42

Guest Book Comments

The attached photos taken at the ranch are of our beautiful new colt Joaquin (one and a half days old), born August 22. He is shown with his mother.

I have described Hacienda San Joaquin in Glimpse #34 as "Another World." International Living's Lee Harrison wrote, "This is the best-run project I've seen - and I've seen dozens throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. It's well-planned, well-executed, well-managed, and imaginative." In Glimpse #37, Leslie Lattimore described the ranch as "The Perfect Place to Live Our Dream." Others have similarly described their experience here.

We have a guest book at the ranch. Visitors often note their impressions. Following are excerpts from our guest book:

"Vilcabamba is wonderful. Hacienda San Joaquin is beyond belief. We cannot wait until we are finally able join you here. Please save one of Emily's daughters (our Weimaraner) for us. Your staff and hospitality are Five Star." Susan and Stephen Amsden, Woodland Hills, CA

"This place is like heaven on earth. Very impressive, enormous opportunities for abundance, community, and natural living. Thank you for creating this unique opportunity for living close to the earth in a community of free thinkers." Mike and Sheh Adams, Tucson, AZ

"In addition to the gifts of nature that this magical spot possesses, it is the people here that truly make this spot heaven on earth. From the fireflies that come down from the stars in the sky, to the rustling wind and sparkling water, these elements welcome the residents both current and future with a sense of beauty, vision, purpose and peace. I am forever grateful to you all for welcoming me here and sharing this treasure." Melanie Rose, Minnesota

Neither film nor words can truly express the beauty and tranquility of this place, the landscape, views, horses, and Emily and Rose (dogs) especially added to our enjoyment.Michele Malters, Fulda, MN

"This is heaven before heaven! It’s paradise! I read it was great but you will have to experience this wonderful place. The weather, the people. We can’t wait to come back to this amazing “Alter World". I did not know a place like this could be possible. I love it and can’t wait to make my dreams reality." Joe and Mariet Smith, Tarpon Springs, FL

"I loved your garden, which I think is a “healing” garden. The energy there is stunning! The Andes Mountains surrounding this valley trap true energy that is truly healing for the soul and for the body." Ewa Carrier, La Jolla, CA

"What’s not to love! Clean water, pure air, mountains, sunsets and rainbows, most of all gentle warm people. The insightfulness in planning and implementing this magnificent development is a tribute to one persons dream. I look forward to the gathering of conscious international residents…" Connie Giffin, Pagosa Springs, CO

"Ranch San Joaquin is everything I hoped it would be, and more. The scenery is stunning, the weather is great. There is a feeling of calm here that exists in very few places. To say there is a magical feel to the place is perhaps a cliché, but it applies to rancho San Joaquin. I am looking forward to becoming a part of the international community forming here." Dave Holm, Sunnyvale, CA

"We have read about Vilcabamba for years and thanks to Joe paving the way the reading and dreaming is our reality. In my short visit I have met lifelong friends and we are so looking forward to a new chapter in our lives. Truly life as it should be." Janet Zerr, Redding, CT

"It only takes a few minutes at Hacienda San Joaquin to make up your mind it is a place of peace, quiet and beauty. I look forward to the adventure of building a home and spending many days here." Virginia Street, Tucson, AZ

"This is our fantasy come true! We will live in this oasis surrounded by magnificent mountains and so many friendly people. The weather, the air quality is simply so perfect it is hard to believe it’s true. But it is! We so much look forward to starting a wonderful life here, meeting new friends, and having an opportunity to help and give back to the native community." Robert Pelland and Leslie Lattimore, Toronto, Canada

Update on sales: As of this writing, 34 of our 59 properties are sold or reserved.

Visit the ranch. Experience it for yourself.

The photos:

Best, Joe

Joe Simonetta
Owner/Architect
Hacienda San Joaquin
Vilcabamba, Ecuador


P.S. International Living named Ecuador "The Best Place in the World to Retire" http://www.haciendasanjoaquin.com/best_in_the_world.html