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I am an Irish national who has retired from Oregon in the USA. I have been a professional musician and intend to create a space for musicians and artists to record and write, but also for artistic expression of all types.
I teach English at a school in town. I have conducted tours in the past and hope that my project can become a destination for people to unwind and create.
I share ownership with my two daughters who will visit here as time permits.
The house is in Ventosela just outside Ribadavia in Galicia.
It is located 200 meters and within view of the fabulous reservoir on the Mino river. Boating, Fishing, swimming, walking and hiking right here. We are only a few hundred meters from the Camino Riberio, and you can walk from here to Santiago and get your Compostella.
The area abounds with Celtic monuments and vineyards as far as the eye can see.
2 Coffee shops grocery and restauraunt within a kilometer,
Train and bus station 3.7 kms 35 mins walk.
4.2 kms to the center of Ribadavia which has numerous restaurant's, bars, churches, museums, a famous old Jewish quarter, mighty castle and riverside walk etc.
The city of Ourense which is 20 mins by car and 26 kms away. It is served from Madrid with High speed rail.
We are 45 mins from the Atlantic coast and fantastic beaches. 60 mins from Santiago de Compostela, 30 mins from the Portuguese border.
There are international airports in Vigo 40 mins Ryanair etc, Santiago is one hour, Porto in Portugal 1.45 hrs drive, and all accessible by bus and rail, Madrid is 2.5 hrs by train.
The house includes 6 bed, 2 kitchen, one old and traditional and one newer, and 2 and a half bath. There is also a large enclosed sun porch to watch the sun go down over the lake. It has an Adaga which is a large old meeting room and a wine Bodega filled with winemaking equipment. We had had several musical events there and it currently houses my recording studio.
Please feel free to use the Fiber internet, speed 300 up/down.
Bread is delivery daily, and fish weekly.
There is an enclosed courtyard with chicken coop, a smoke house barbecue, various out buildings and a fully decked out and functional Blacksmiths Forge all hand operated. This can be used for black iron, jewelry and glass. There is a lemon and an Orange tree and some small planters we intend to use to the fullest.
There is also a huge wine barrel tub for summer soaking.
I am in need of people who can tend the small plantings, someone who would like to use the forge to make some metal items and it has a separate cottage space for guest's.
Help with information about video, go pros, uploading etc.
Help with ideas on Audio recording, software, studio.
Help with Spanish language would be appreciated.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Being that I am Irish and having lived in the USA for a long time, lots of stories and info, I have travelled extensively and have sagely moments.
I can share my experience of acquiring a home and moving around the world.
Help
Help with general house cleaning.
Help with creative plantings.
Help with Painting.
I would like to host people who would like to use the forge to make some items and help to set up the attached separate cottage space for guest's.
Help or colaberation with how to improve video production i.e. YouTube with go pros, uploading etc.
Help with or collaboration with Audio recording, software, studio.
Any music or art to share or add to the house.
Help with Spanish language would be appreciated, and a driving license might be a plus.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
Separate small bedrooms and access to all the common areas. A designated bathroom. Food will be basic and local and we assume you will help with cooking occasionally.
What else ...
Lots of walking paths and 2 Coffee shops grocery and restaurants within a kilometer,
Train and bus station 3.7 kms 35 mins walk.
4.2 kms to the center of Ribadavia which has numerous restaurant's, bars, churches, museums, a famous old Jewish quarter, mighty castle and riverside walk etc.
The city of Ourense which is 20 mins by car and 26 kms away. It is served from Madrid with High speed rail.
We are 45 mins from the Atlantic coast and fantastic beaches. 60 mins from Santiago de Compostel, 30 mins from the Portuguese border.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Yes I have 300mbps up and down which you are free to use.
Can possibly accept pets
I am not opposed to pets but we would need to discuss the specific pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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She is an excellent cook and attended to all the chores we agreed on with professionalism. In addition she is fluent in several languages and is a great teacher.
Her little companion dog Daisy is also a joy to have around. Daisy had not… read more
The location is spectacular, to say the least! His terrace has… read more
Hard worker, clean, respectful, fun to talk with.
He is very precise in his communication and I would recommend him without reservation.
