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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. I have conducted tours in the past and hope that my project can become a destination artists to unwind and create.
I share ownership with my two daughters who will visit here as time permits.
Currently hosting Yasmin, a long term visitor from Argentina.
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.
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 Compostel, 30 mins from the Portuguese border.
There are international airports in Vigo 40 mins Ryanair etc, Santiago, Porto in Portugal 1.45 hrs drive, Madrid 3hrs by train.
The house includes 7 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.
Fiber internet speed 300 up/down.
Bread delivery daily, fish weekly.
There is an enclosed courtyard with chicken coop, a smoke house barbecue, various out buildings and a fully decked out Blacksmiths Forge all hand operated. There is a lemon and Orange tree and some small planters we intend to use to the fullest.
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 before I turn it into 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.
Proyectos artísticos
Práctica de idiomas
Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos
Jardinería
Proyectos de construcción y bricolaje
Cocinar para toda la familia
Ayuda doméstica
Mantenimiento general
Ayuda con ordenadores/Internet
Being that I am Irish and having lived in the USA for a long time, maybe?, I have travelled extensively and have sagely moments.
I can share my experience of acquiring a home and moving around the world.
I would like to host people who would like to use the forge to make some items before I turn it into a separate cottage space for guest's.
Help with how to improve video production i.e. YouTube with go pros, uploading etc.
Help with Audio recording, software, studio.
Help with Spanish language would be appreciated.
Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
Español: Principiante
Este anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
Este anfitrión ha indicado que está interesado en compartir su idioma o aprender otro.
Ponte en contacto con él para obtener más información.
Please NOTE: You must be vaccinated. Separate small bedrooms and access to all the common areas. A shared bathroom. Food will be basic and local which we assume you will help with occasionally.
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.
Acceso a Internet
Acceso a Internet limitado
Tenemos animales
Somos fumadores
Puede alojar familias
Yes I have 300mbps up and down which you are free to use.
I am not opposed to pets but we would need to discuss the specific pet.
Más de dos
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week