Hotel Finna Estampa in the Colchagua Valley

I’ve landed at my next work place, a beautiful bed and breakfast in the Colchagua Valley, one of the most prominent wine-making regions in Chile, with more than 30 vineyards in the area. I’m here to help them with guests, managing the property, and with some online marketing to help them get their name out there, like adding their hotel to sites like Expedia and Orbitz. Hotel Finna Estampa is owned by a sweet older couple, Monica and Rolf, who are gracious and welcoming hosts. I feel like I am at home here. The property is very tranquil, in the middle of a vineyard, and very cute and homey. I’ve only been here for a few days, but I think that I’m going to get used to the quiet lifestyle of the countryside. The closest town is about 10 km away, called Santa Cruz. The town consists of a main plaza and that’s about it. It’s very quaint. It’s strange to go from the city lifestyle of Viña del Mar where everything was accessible to me, to being on this secluded property where life is much slower and quieter. But I think it will be a nice change :) I'm excited to get to know the town and my host family. I'm glad to be here with them because I never truly got a host family experience since I've always lived in apartments on my own when I'm abroad. I've already learned a lot from Monica and Rolf and am really enjoying living their lifestyle. Here’s some pictures of where I’ll be spending the next month!

Diana, their super adorable family dog

The driveway to the hotel. Surrounded by vineyards and wide open blue skies.

The back porch overlooking the garden and pool

Where I've been working from. Not a bad office!

And then I get free time to relax by the pool as well

In other news, I’m going to be a puppy mama when I get back the States! Our good family friends had English Springer Spaniel puppies last month, and when I get back home, I’ll have a new puppy waiting for me. Check out baby Oscar! Special thanks to my parents for keeping him for me until I get home!!

Isn't he just the cutest? It almost makes me want to go home early just to see him in person!

This new place is really beautiful and tranquil and I'm eager to help out Monica and Rolf and learn anything I can about running a small hotel like this. They have a really special property and I'm so fortunate to be able to share in their lives and work here! Stay tuned to my countryside adventures over the next few weeks :)

Besos xox