Pususaari has re-opened for winter 2026, with Leeloo and Lu von Perkele (Leeloo Graves and Lu Carrillo) also having relocated to their own region, which also now carries the Pususaari name.
As a part of the move, I was one of a handful or so of people honoured with an invitation invited to explore the new setting ahead of the official opening, and I was only too happy to hop over and start exploring. My thanks to Leloo and Lu for the consideration and invitation!
As one might expect for the time of year and both Lu and Leeloo living in the northern hemisphere, this iteration of Pususaari has a thoroughly wintertime feel to it, complete with some familiar winter pursuits to be enjoyed, animals to be seen (including some additions to those created by Leeloo!) and a hidden surprise.
Wander a magical winter island full of animals, from a cosy farm to polar bears and penguins. Discover an ancient stone circle, go skiing or enjoy ice skating beneath an enchanted tree. Find a little romance and inspiration for photography in the snow.
– Pususaari About Land description
Before going any further, one thing I will mention in relation to Pususaari now being set in its own region is that the north-east corner of the region is the location of private rental residences.
These are (with this iteration at least) sitting on their own small island with a single bridge linking them to the rest of the setting – so do please keep this in mind when you visit, and avoid the temptation to cross the bridge onto private property! Also, these are not the only rental – there are more based in skyboxes overhead, so if you’re looking for a home you might want to drop in to the Pususaari rentals office.
The main Landing Point for the setting lies to the south-east of the region, where the Puspus Café – a super re-working of one of Jogi Schultz’s (yogijo) designs – shares a large deck space with the rentals office, the deck in turn occupying a headland looking to the west and the region’s lighthouse, the shallow curve of a rocky bay between the two.
Also to be found on the deck is a little kiosk where people can join the Pususaari land Group, grab a sled or skis – or even a horse if you fancy a ride around the region (do note that use of skis or the sled require local Group membership, skating – which I’ll come to – and horse riding do not). Most interestingly, you can also meet Oskar.
Oskar is the regions AI’s greeter/caretaker. According to the little sign on the kiosk’s counter, if you start a conversation with him, he’ll tell you about the island, maybe crack a joke and offer coffee. Sadly, when I asked for the latter, he informed me none was available from his kiosk. Oh, well!
I did find conversation with Oskar a little strained; perhaps the AI just needs a little more training in responding to people – so will be interesting to see how this idea develops.
A cobbled path leads away from the Landing Point, quickly branching as it invites exploration. To the north, it leads to a large frozen body of water setting between the Landing Point and the private residence and offering the opportunity for skating (just touch the ice to skate and use your own skates; if you don’t have skates, a Group gift of a pair is available). A little snug to one side of the ice offers a place to rest and enjoy a hot drink and maybe a toasted marshmallow (or three!).
Those wishing to go skiing or sledding should head west towards the lighthouse and, after passing the little house set back from the bay, climb the slope up to the region’s topmost reaches, passing the cliff-top to arrive at the Tipsy Reindeer.
After a bracing drink inside, you can grab a sled or pair of skis and, in the words of the instruction board at the edge of the bar’s deck: let go. I’d also take heed of the rest of the instruction on the board – particularly the last one! 🙂
Oh, and do be careful coming down hill – the lowest end of the run can result in zipping out over the ice of the southern bay if you’re not careful!
This bay is worth a visit (preferably via the steps on the other side of the cobbles from the little house), as it is home to some of the local wildlife in the form of a little colony of penguins, some of whom are a happy to have folk come and sit with them.
Further along the coast and by the lighthouse is one of those little winter quirks of Second Life: polar bears in the same latitude as the penguins; but what’s a little artistic license between friends :). These are among the latest animals to join the Pususaari collection, along with reindeer (also to be found in the setting – but you can discover them for yourselves, together with the geese as they are tucked away but ready to welcome visitors).
And on the subject of the little house, do be sure to explore around it – there is a little secret awaiting discovery by explorers, tucked out of sight of eyes roaming over the snows.
A little farm can be found up and behind the house – I’ll leave you to find your way up to it (it’s not hard). On the same shoulder of land there sits a little chapel, outside of which is a sign remaining us (in a kind of seasonal way) that Jesus is coming… well, soon…
Caught under something of a similar sky to Pususaari’s autumn 2026 outing, but with a colder feel to it, this setting captures the beauty of a natural winter landscape without the need to go all the additional trimmings so often found in wintertime regions and which, unintentionally, overwhelm them.
Instead, what we have with Pususaari – Where winter whispers magic is a beautifully peaceful setting, one in which people can roam, take photos, relax, dance, explore. In other words, do everything which makes a visit to one of Lu and Leeloo’s setting so attractive, whilst also adding another chapter to Pususaari’s unfolding story.
As always, a place which should be placed high on any list of places to visit in Second Life as the holiday season rushes towards us. My sincere thanks to Leeloo and Lu for the invitation to pop over ahead of the official opening to spend time wandering; my love to them both.
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