Opening for art-related projects, gardening and carpentry at the beautiful Faial island (Azores, Portugal

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  Description

  Hello workawayers,
  
  I am Rafael, a Portuguese musician living in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
  I have a countryside house at the beautiful Faial island (Azores, Portugal), which during Summer months functions as a Bed and Breakfast (for the moment the B&B is maintained by local staff, no help needed).
  
  The long-term plan is to transform the property into a nature and art-dedicated site, with a park, eco-agriculture and develop artistic and cultural projects. In June 2017 we organised a very successful Lantern Fest, as part of the Azores Fringe Festival, and we've recently acquired an upright piano.
  
  For now (2018) we intend to:
  - continue general renovation works
  - draft the concert room
  - beautify the exteriors (terraces, garden, etc.)
  - build a sun deck and fountain
  
  and develop cultural and artistic projects in site.
  
  Continuing, in 2019 and 2020 with:
  - building a greenhouse with recycled windows and materials
  - building a natural swimmingpool - pond in the garden
  
  Since I live abroad, my stays at Faial are often limited to short periods. Therefore, potential helpers need to be EXPERIENCED and able to work and develop (their) projects ALONE.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  General Maintenance

  Help with Eco Projects

  Help around the house

  Art Projects
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  Help

  We can use EXPERIENCED help for:
  - gardening (trees, fruit trees, etc)
  - woodworking / carpentry
  - renovation works (painting, electrical installation, etc.)
  
  We also have an open call for art-related projects, such as:
  - mural paintings;
  - photography / video
  - garden sculptures
  - installations
  - any creative enterprise that can be implemented in site

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Fluent
  Dutch: Fluent
  Portuguese: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  Private room or studio.

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  What else ...

  Ocean is 5 minutes away and there's many trekking and nature-related activities.
  Horta (city) is 5Km away.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  4