A proposta do programa da Casa Figueira é que os residentes sejam o mais autônomos possível na gestão do espaço no cotidiano. Estamos num ambiente rural, a 20 minutos de carro da cidade de São José do Vale do Rio Preto, que é pequena mas oferece serviços básicos (mercados, farmácias, papelaria, loja de tecidos e materiais de construção, entre outros). Se o seu projeto requer materiais específicos para execução, de preferência, traga tudo o que for precisar.
Não temos transporte publico até a cidade, mas é possível fazer o trajeto com um motorista de taxi a R$70 cada trecho ou moto-taxi por R$35 cada trecho.
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* English *Applications are open to all those who have an interest in developing their works and research in a rural context. Under the shade of an old Fig tree, a house with four bedrooms, large communal spaces, a studio, kitchen, bathroom, terrace, a vegetable garden and an open air shower.
We welcome artists, musicians, filmmakers, writers, activists, teachers, scientists, dancers, performers, researchers, agriculture related people and other creatives.
We offer:
- Individual or double accommodation and shared workspaces
- Internet, water, electricity and gas
- Promotion of the work done during the residency
It is not included in the residency fee:
- Transportation
- Food
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The Farm - Residência São João - www.residenciasaojoao.com
São João Farm is located near the mountains of Teresópolis and Petrópolis in Rio de Janeiro state. We produce agroecological coffee and foment creative immersions, residencies, retreats and rituals for over a decade.
About Figueira House
The idea of Casa Figueira programme is that residents are as autonomous as possible in managing the space.
We are located in a rural environment, 20 minutes by car from São José do Vale do Rio Preto. The town offers basic services such as supermarkets, pharmacies, stationery, and construction materials, amongst others. If your project requires specific materials, we recommend that you let us know in advance to understand the local availability. Preferably, we suggest you bring all that you will need.
We have a bamboo external shower in the house garden and there is a small waterfall about 15 minutes by foot, where you can refresh ideas and take a butterfly shower!
The house is equipped with a cooker, fridge, and washing machine at the resident's disposal, who are also fully responsible for their food and kitchen use.
Since we are surrounded by the forest be ready to live with small animals and
insects such as spiders, frogs and occasionally, snakes may visit.
Mosquitoes are vibrantly happy, especially at dawn and over the summer. We
recommend you bring repellent if that bothers you! We also have a few dogs
circulating around the farm, they are all docile and friendly and love new
residents!
At the back of the house, there is a vegetable garden with lots of edibles, herbs and spices, available for residents to eat! The variety of species depends on the season and on the resident’s commitment to collaborate with its continuity. We count on your help with the daily watering and maintenance if you are making use of it!It's part of our proposal to create an engaged community atmosphere within the Figueira space, with other residents on the farm, and with the whole environment around it.
It’s worth reminding that we’re located in a remote rural area, so the light eventually suffers cuts, especially over the summer.
From October to March it rains frequently and it’s hot.
From July to September it’s essentially dry and quite cold at night, with lows of 10ºC
