Background

Property History

The property was originally homesteaded and cleared by a rugged Chilean homesteader back in 1930s. Times in the area would have been very remote and dangerous. Years later, Douglas Tompkins and his wife started exploring the Chilean Patagonia being some of the first people to traverse certain rivers and mountain ranges in kayak or by foot. Douglas Tompkins and his wife were co-founders or involved with in some way the clothing lines, Espree, Patagonia and Northface.

After years of travel throughout all of Chile they decided to buy Los Leones as their own private getaway saying it encompassed everything beautiful about Patagonia they had observed over the years. They spent quite a bit of time and money turning the property in to a total organic environment with its grazing operations, fruit and vegetable production as well as locally produced honey. Additionally they improved the lay of the land, worked with the government to put in a brick paved landing strip for easier access and for use by the local fishing village. They built a compound of guest cabins that are currently in use as part of the new lodge operations.

The current owners have done much to improve the operations by making significant investment in infrastructure and equipment to ensure a complete eco tour opportunity.  A new water, electricity and kitchen has been put in and shore hot tubs have been incorporated as well. Internet is also available but no cell phone coverage is on the island.  You will just have to take in the natural sounds.