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What Clients Say About Sierra Brava |
01/27/2012
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01/27/2012
I had dreamed of shooting 1000 in day for many years and it was number one on my bucket list. A group of my friends once shared our personal lists and we all made the commitment to begin enjoying life and checking off some items on the list. Now that I have had a taste of the “good life” at Sierra Brava, I can’t wait for the next adventure.
Thank you all for including me.
Kelly |
01/25/2012
Sorry I am late to the email party but I did want to give a few personal thoughts. In closing, let me say that I would put this trip up against any trip I have been on so far in any country. I rank this trip one step above the world record trip and my friends, that is saying something. You are the guys that made the trip for me. Whacking a bunch of dove, while fun in its own right, becomes World Class when you are standing next to your father and close friends who are all on exactly the same page. In fact, that last morning shoot will go down as some of the best 120 minutes of my life. I laughed enough in four days for most people's life time. Dad, let me say it out loud so everyone can hear. "I am so proud of you on your 1000 bird day!" While most sons grow up in aw of there father and carry the highest respect for the family patriarch not many will know the proud feeling I had for mine when the day was done. I have made memories that I will share for my life time. Tim, thanks for making the effort to be down there with us. Your effort and help putting this trip together could not be understated. I hope we did not disappoint. To the rest of you......"Good Shooting!" I am sure we showed them what Texas Boys are all about! Love you guys and hope to see you soon.
Rob |
01/24/2012
Does not get any more fun than that.....Well they could have paid us to thin the heard.....and hooters girls could be loading our guns. But im just saying.
First, I want to thank Rob for including me in this trip. It is very special when your 40+ year old kids still want you to play with them! Thanks Rob.
What a treat it was to meet those of you I had not met before and to see those I already knew. I am not sure I have laughed as much as I did last week in years!
I am glad all arrived home safely and look forward to the opportunity to see each of you again and to bend an elbow while we relive the hunt.
Kindest regards to all:
Dick |
01/23/2012
Just wanted to drop you a note to say what a great time last week's trip was. I've thought a lot about it, and I think that this trip roughly tripled the number of shots I've taken with a shotgun during the course of my life. That's crazy. It's quite an adjustment going back to work--it's not just the bird boys who have to hit the reset button...
Rob, thanks for the invitation to join the group. Tim, thanks for being so good at what you do. Everybody else, thanks for making this such a great experience. I hope to see you all to do this again.
All the best,
George Dula, DDS |
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01/21/2012
We all got home safe last night late with no problems. I again want to thank you for a great time. You have a six star hunting lodge and the highest is only 5 star. Your staff was excellent. I will be back.
Thanks again,
Jerry Eiler aka BB |
10/22/2011
The visit to your lodge was the best that I have experienced in all the years that I have been coming to Cordoba!! The staff from top to bottom was well trained and excellent. The food was great, the doves great, and all the extra detail was superior. All the boys were uniform in their praise for your operation. They had a lifetime experience. Thank you for being a great host as well!!
Best,
Gary Kott |
10/11/2011
David,
Thanks for following up. I can’t say enough good things about Sierra Brava. We had a great time.
The staff was wonderful, the food was fantastic, the hunting was great, and the cost was reasonable. I was at another lodge in Cordoba four years ago, but after visiting Sierra Brava, I don’t understand why anyone would pay more money to go to somewhere else. I really don’t see how any other lodge/outfitter can match the service and quality at Sierra Brava. I will return to Sierra Brava in the future, and several members of our group are actually planning to go back next year.
Nathan Witt |
09/14/2011
I have to admit that I was a little concerned as I had such good experiences
with H & H. Topo and everyone at Sierra Brava met and exceeded expectations.
The interaction of the staff with our group and never hunting the same spot
twice were what really set them apart. I would be glad to recommend Sierra
Brava to anyone interested in going.
Thanks for everything,
Frank, FL |
07/12/2011
David, JJ & Topo
My apologies for not emailing you sooner. Sent a quick email to JJ to confirm our safe return.
As you may know the organizing of a 3 generation hunt abroad is no small feat. Once all was booked I was able to take a break and relax a bit, mental. What a wonderful outcome due to the organization you have created with JJ and Topo at Sierra Brava. My father and brother we so very pleased on all aspects. Having been on a high volume hunt in the past in Argentina I had a feel for what it would be like and you and the staff have now heighted my expectations of what is to be expected. We did not want for a thing except maybe for Daniel to stop cooking so many delightful dishes as our eyes not doubt are bigger than our stomach or should I say waistline...The meals were superb. Your wine was also excellent. In fact I began to question why I requested the Lat. 33.
I must say that the past hunts we have been on were satisfactory but no match to what Sierra Brava presents. Not a single member of the hunting party(6) touched a shell unless they really wanted to. The bird boys are second to none and made our 3G hunt not only comfortable but safe. I was not long in being satisfied that our young shooters were in good hands. They helped in all aspects and had a tremendous sense of humor. The staff at the lodge Eduardo, Marcelo, Zeke were very knowledge worthy and very easy to talk to. The lodge staff was as professional and courteous and on top of every facet.
The hunting was one that provide all great enjoyment. I had not a vision one that the 3rd Richardson generation( 11, 14 & 15 years of age) would shoot more shells that the 1st and 2nd generations combined. Let alone that we would walk away with two of our crew having 1000 bird hats also 3rd gen.
Thank you again and I will now begin the process to promoting Sierra Brava to the many we come in contact with through our family business. In fact by the time we unloaded luggage at the range my father was boasting about his grandkids and showing pictures to a few customers. Therefore the words is out on our end and our hope is to start to send some east coast members to help even out the Texas contingent on your boards. It may be a year or two before we return, leave no doubt that we will. Thanks again and if there is anything we can assist you with let us know.
Steve Richardson |
05/13/2011
Listen to Jack Minter radio interview about dove hunting in Argentina at the Sierra Brava lodge.
Jack Minter |
03/13/2011
We had an awesome time! Your place was perfect, very scenic, comfortable, and beyond all else the service was amazing. From JJ to the bird boys, all made us feel right at home. The food was out of this world, daniel is a great and accommodating chef. I have been on many hunting trips and this surpasses anything I have seen. Having the opportunity to get that quality time with my 14 year old son was priceless. As to the birds, my son and I killed almost 15,000 birds in 3 days and I have the battle scars to prove it, unbelievable! Looking forward to our next adventure to Sierra Brava.
Regards,
LJ, GA |
03/01/2011
I just wanted to send a quick note and let you know that the trip to Sierra Brava was unquestionably my best experience in Argentina and that is saying a lot as all of my trips have been very good. You and your staff were absolutely wonderful and I know I can speak for the group that it was a great time had by all. You will be seeing us again in the not too distant future and I am already looking forward to it. I should also tell you that my wife was very excited to finally have the right ingredients and recipe for your outstanding chimichurri!! Can hardly wait for volume 1 in the Topo book collection.
All the Best.
Ted, Chicago |
12/31/2010
The trip was fantastic! You guys have done it right...... a perfect set-up; beautiful country, nice lodge, phenomenal hunting, exceptional service, and the food .......... words can't describe how good that was. The trip was one of the high-points of our groups 2 week visit to the Argentina.
I have many hunting friends and, at some point, would like to get a group together and come down for more.
L.D. |
07/14/2010
Thanks for putting this one together for us. I have been to Argentina a dozen times or so and this was the best dove shoot ever. They really have it set up in Cordoba airport. Flying in there from Santiago is the way to go. All 4 of us arrived together and were in and out of the airport with guns in no more than 1/2 hour.
We enjoyed JJ and Topo who both speak excellent English and are fun to be with. Please feel free to communicate this with JJ or anyone else you would like to....if you do send it to JJ, please remind him to work on that left to right, down wind, dove shot on top of the hill, in a 40 mph wind ; (private joke). Zigi transported and supervised much of the hunt. Very nice young man who again speaks excellent English. Eduardo the same. I know I'll leave someone out so will just say the staff was wonderful.
First time I have ever had a bird boy that spoke lots of English. His name is Sergio. So nice to be able to communicate with him. Really added to the hunt.
28 gauge ammo was excellent and plenty of it. They cleaned our guns for us each evening and also do laundry. The hot wash cloth when you step off the bus after all day in the field is a nice touch and apprciated.
Food was excellent...top of the line cook for sure. We really enjoyed the noon meals in the field and the hammock for a short siesta afterward. Beer was cold and wine .....well you can't do better than an Argentina Red.
High volume shooting says it all. Boy do they have the birds! All within a 10 minute ride from the lodge. There are plenty of targets all day long. We never shot the same place twice. We enjoyed several hunts where we walked a short distance from the lodge and started blasting away. Lots of different looks at passing doves. An afternoon pigeon shoot was a great change of pace and it did not take long to limit out with some very fast action shooting.
Return to the airport and assistance in check in was appreciated and very smooth.
Sure hope we can do it again next year. I know the other guys feel the same.
Regards,
Jack |
06/13/2010
Dear JJ:
I wanted to thank you again for the hospitality you, Topo and the staff and Sierra Brava Lodge showed my group. We all agreed that it was the best trip any of us had ever taken. The shooting was just phenomenal, but the way we were treated was the icing on the cake. From Daniel’s wonderful cooking, Edward’s managing, Zeke’s scouting to Sylvia’s gracious serving it could not have been better.
All of us came away feeling like we had been guests in the home of an old friend. Martin, my bird boy was energetic, and capable. His loading and help just made the shooting that much more enjoyable.
Also, please thank Franca for the help with Ariel Maggioli in Buenos Aires. He is a great guy and made getting around so easy.
If you ever get any calls looking for references before booking a hunt please feel free to give out my name and contact information. I can’t wait to get back and do it again.
M. E Shelton |
05/26/2010
ON BEHALF OF MYSELF AND DR ROOKS.
The accommodations at the lodge were without a doubt the most luxurious we have experienced in all the trips to Argentina and other countries. TOPO AND J.J were, as usual, the most gracious hosts, the hunting was fantastic, the food was awesome, a great time was had by the entire ROOKS group and we look forward to future trips with the DETAIL COMPANY as all the past experience with your company has been flawless.
Best regards
B. Crosby
Dr R.ROOKS |
04/22/2010
Wow, was I happy and proud of my son on his first bird hunting trip. He gets 1000 dove/day award and a commemorative hat for it. Something he will always remember when he is an older guy like me, his Dad, and can tell his grand kids many years from now after I am long gone. A priceless memory! We have his hat displayed in our hunting trophy room here at the house.
Dr. J.Edwards, TX |
03/26/2010
I wanted you to know that my family and I had an absolutely wonderful trip to Argentina. Lorena at Aventura Wine Tours (your recommendation) was our guide. She was fantastic as were the wineries that we got to see. Sierra Brava was beyond my wildest expectations as far as wingshooting, accommodations and service. J.J. and Topo went out of their way as hosts to make us feel like family.
Thank you for making it all happen.
J. Guthrie |
03/22/2010
Not sure I can add anything new to the many comments of praise I've read in
your brochure and web site.
No question, my expectations were "far exceeded" on all fronts!!
Again, thanks,
J. Meuschke |
03/8/2010
JJ , Topo, Franca and all staff at Sierra Brava:
We are all safe back home in Tallahassee!
Thanks again for a WONDERFUL trip! I feel you exceeded everyones
expectations and you will certainly get a lot of 'word of mouth' advertising
out the crew. Many will certainly repeat!
Mac |
03/2/2010
Just wanted to drop you all a quick note to say "Thanks" for the excellent 4 days of dove hunting. You and your staff did an a very good job and really made us feel at home. I have hunted all my life and I have never seen birds like that before. We are planning on coming back next year in September and hope to see everyone then.
Thanks Again.
B. Shields |
02/25/2010
What a great Dove hunt at the Sierra Brava Lodge in Cordoba Argentina
Hunted six 3 1/2 hour sessions
Shot 2689 Doves & 147 boxes of shells
My best day was 1157 Doves in one day!
The lodging and food was outstanding.
Can't wait to go back
R. Brase |
02/23/2010
I had been hunting in Argentina four times previously. This, by far, exceeded all the others in Dove Hunting and Service and Food. My guests were equally impressed and all of us will tell all of our hunting friends of our outstanding experience. Not to mention, we will go back ourselves when time allows.
Also, the flight bookings, pick-ups and drop-offs were all well co-ordinated quite well. Plus, the professionalism, courtesy, and follow thru from your office really came into play from beginning to end!
I thank you and my son Michael and my friend Jeff also thank you.
We would check with you first when planning other type trips in the future.
Very Sincerely,
P. Poggi |
02/10/2010
Great trip! Sierra Brava has definitely been elevated from a good hunting experience to a GREAT experience since our last trip 3 years ago.
Birds: Outstanding
Birdboys: The BEST
Staff: Very Professional and caring
Food: Excellent
Drinks: Too many!
Thanks to everyone for a memorable trip for the bucket list.
Rhett |
01/13/2010
It was definitely a dream hunt. It was a real pleasure hunting with everyone including Tim MacManus and his son Mark (Gig'em!). I bragged to Tim quite often about how well Cristina took care of us and kept us informed.
Havard has already said he is going back in two years to take his son as a college graduation present.
JJ, Topo, Eduardo and everyone on the Sierra Brava staff were excellent and went out of their way to insure everyone was well taken care of and had a good time. The meals prepared by their professional chef were fit for a king. I left Sierra Brava with fond memories and many new friends both American and Argentinian and I have plenty of photos as well as a Sierra Brava supplied video to prove it.
Thanks again to you all and hopefully you will be able to put together another dream hunt for me when I get ready.
Sincerely,
E. Zavodny
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01/6/2010
Howdy JJ,
Thank you very much. Thank you very much for many things.
First, thanks for allowing me to represent Sierra Brava Lodge. It is a privilege to send people to you as I know they will always come back extremely excited and satisfied with their experience.
Second, for doing a spectacular job at what you do. JJ, you and the staff work endlessly to make sure all the hunters have a great hunt. It didn't matter what I asked, it was always - "NO PROBLEM".
Most importantly, thanks for being my friend and sharing your life with me. I hope you spent a few days with your family after our group left.
I wanted you to know that Lowrey King, Phillip, Ron, Bob Perat, Erin Perat, Lorraine, Vhonda, Edward and Averyt all told me at some point during their stay what a great experience they had. Lowrey King and Ron Perat told me several times at the airport while we waited for our flight to leave and for our luggage at EZE how much they enjoyed the trip. I know Avery will be back. We'll have to see about the others.
I can't thank you, Topo, Eduardo, Zeke, Daniel, my bird boy Martin and everyone else enough for the effort each of you put into the trip for Mark and me. Mark said the best thing about the whole trip was the food. I thought he would say that.
Five star hospitality, five star meals and five star shooting. I love Sierra Brava Lodge and the whole package that you present to the shooting guests. I enjoy my stay more every time I come and even though I don't shoot all that great, I have plenty of targets to shoot at when I'm with you.
Again, many, many thanks and I look forward to seeing you again at Sierra Brava as soon as my crazy schedule allows it.
T. McManus, TX
12/10/2009
I apoligize for taking so long to contact you and tell you what I fabulous
time I had.My trip to Sierra Brava was the best trip I have taken to
Argentina in the last seven years.All the services you supplied were the
best.Food was fantastic.Shooting was
better than I expected or could imagine.The short drive to the shooting
fields was a pleasure.All personnel were very professional.
Thanks again for the outstanding time.
I plan on returning in 2010.
D. Rufe
10/28/2009
The trip was absolutely great in every respect! Sierra Brava is a class act. Every employee is determined to do his or her share to take care of every need and ensure you have a good time. This experience definitely exceeded my expectations!
Thanks again,
J. Bartlett
10/15/2009
We had a great trip and I feel confident in stating that it exceeded everyone’s expectations. As always, the team at Sierra Brava were outstanding.
We can't wait for the next adventure in 2011.
All the best,
D. Zimmerman
10/14/2009
Absolutely wonderful. Beyond what I could have dreamed of. The lodge,
staff, meals, wine, laughter, & hunts were above and beyond expectations.
Great time had by all. Thank you for the memories!
Warm Regards,
G. Davis
09/30/2009
JJ,
Just wanted to say thank you for looking after my small group recently, the personal attention was very much appreciated. The shooting, lodge, food and general organisation was floorless and everyone enjoyed very much. I am very much looking forward to returning in the New Year.
08/28/2009
Just returned from Sierra Brava, what a wonderful experience!
The shooting was unbelievable! You have to experience it to grasp the amazing number of birds….. thousands of them….all day long!!
Our bird boys were amazing, not only did they take care of our every need in the field but they can load a gun faster than we could shoot!
Needless to say our hunting expectations were surpassed many times over.
In the 40 years of traveling from Alaska to the Amazon, I have never experienced anything like this trip. The Sierra Brava lodge & staff made us feel like Royalty. It was way beyond 5 star service, and it came from the heart.
The food was amazing and plentiful!!
We would go back just for the food & service we received at the lodge.
Sierra Brava has exceeded all of our expectations!
Thank you!
RGS – Florida
19/2/2009
Our group has been talking about this trip for many years, Sierra Brava exceeded all of our expectations, JJ , Topo have a first rate operation here, staff is great and the hunting is incredible. Hope to return some time in the future. thanks for everything ...
J. Heit, Ne
10/03/09
-- What a wonderfull time here! My 13 year old son, Pope Fields shot 2006 his first time out. The shoooting was great, the acomodations wonderful and the people even better.
P. Fields, Georgia
19/04/2009
What an experience! the Hunting was spectacular + the hospitality was awesome!!
R. Mays, TX
30/04/2009
JJ, Topo"Massa", Eduardo+Staff, Birdboys,
Our third visit and the best! John entered the 1000 Club to my delight. As always the warmth of old friends, fantastic food and great hunting. The weather was great. Till we meet again ... love always
P. Coyle and J. Buttler
23/06/2009
What a spectacular lodge and awesome vacation here at Sierra Brava, your staff was wonderful and the hunting guide were very helpful. The food was so tasty, going to miss the meat, we have never experienced a hunting like this before. Best ever now we are spoiled with no limits on dove, thank so much for the memories of an unforgetable trip..!!
Cindy and N. Kollash TX...
21-10-2008
A great hunting experience- wonderful service , many birds , hope to see you again soon..
Pc Jenkins -Houston TX
29 -10-2008
Amazing time, words cannot express how much I enjoyed this stay. All the staff was so friendly , food was incredible and the shooting indescribable , I would very much like to come back and see you soon again .
C. Wing Cornwall UK
19-04-2009
To JJ, Topo, Eduardo, Ezequiel , all the Staff
Thanks for a perfect visit, lots of dove, food, good conversation and the making of a new friends in Argentina,
Gracias a todos por todo, .
Allen and L. Durret , TX
19-02-2009
My son (Brian) and I were very impressed by the Sierra Brava Staff as well as the people of Argentina. This was the trip of a lifetime and I am so happy that I was able to spend the time with my son.
J. Heit MD
19/2/2009
Our group has been talking about this trip for many years, Sierra Brava exceeded all of our expectations, JJ , Topo have a first rate operation here, staff is great and the hunting is incredible. Hope to return some time in the future. thanks for everything ...
J. Heit, Ne
10/03/09
What a wonderfull time here! My 13 year old son, Pope Fields shot 2006 his first time out. The shoooting was great, the acomodations wonderful and the people even better.
P. Fields, Georgia
23/03/2009
Of all the lodges in Argentina, this is the best of the best
B.l Bosley - BC, Canada
24/03/2009
3rd time in Argentina. Best Experience I ever had! Great shooting! Great accommodation, great staff.
C. Hammans
30/03/2009
Great hunting trip-
Only thing better than the scenery and lodge would be the hospitality of JJ, Birdboys and staff.
Charlie Kent Laurel, Ms
19/04/2009
JJ Topo & Staff..
Great time will never forget, made new friends that I will always remember..
R. Warren. Brandon- Ms
19/04/2009
What an incredible hunt! The staff was great. The food was excellent (especially the Chimi-churri)
J.Davis Cypress, TX
19/04/2009
What an experience! the Hunting was spectacular + the hospitality was awesome!!
R. Mays, TX
30/04/2009
JJ, Topo"Massa", Eduardo+Staff, Birdboys,
Our third visit and the best! John entered the 1000 Club to my delight. As always the warmth of old friends, fantastic food and great hunting. The weather was great. Till we meet again ... love always
Pat and John
22/06/2009
This trip has been the best one of my families history! The hunts have brought us some wonderful memories ..1000 + doves for Robin and Travis. Thank you so much for celebrating my fathers birthday with us. Hope to come back and see you all soon..!
- Topo keep being crazy and drinking the mate!!!
Matttes Family (Heyley)
23/06/2009
What a spectacular lodge and awesome vacation here at Sierra Brava, your staff was wonderful and the hunting guide were very helpful. The food was so tasty, going to miss the meat, we have never experienced a hunting like this before. Best ever now we are spoiled with no limits on dove, thank so much for the memories of an unforgetable trip..!!
Cindy and N. Kollash TX...
23/06/2009
This trip was worth every penny,
My family and I, had a life time of memories here, 1000 + for my mother
And I was the most exciting hours of my life. I hope to return. Don't change a thing here.
T. Mattes
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