Contrast offers intense and sharp experiences. In Sofia’s Place you breath the local community spirit and culture in a sophisticated and cosmopolitan accommodation, in the heart of one of the most exclusive, dreamy and romantic places around. As Jardim do Mar itself, Sofia's Place offers the local and the universal, the unique and the diverse, the rural environment and the urbane comfort. Sofia was born in the pitoresque village. And as roots are kept intact, Jardim do Mar became more cosmopolitan as it attracted artists (writers, poets, painters), surfers and nature and tranquility lovers from all over.

Sunday, 12 May 2013

Guest message 37

April 2013
Key words & ideas:

"Very beautiful house"; "sun, sea and gardens"; "We spent a very beautiful week in family"; "thank you for the welcome, the trust and your smile".

This family made a diary of visits in Madeira island.

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Guest message 36

April 2013
Key words & ideas:

"Magnificent Island"; "Perfect house, beautiful and full of charm"; "Thank you for your welcome and kindness".

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Monday, 29 April 2013

Max Römer's paintings of Madeira in Calheta


Exhibition open since March 15 until November 30, 2013

Max Römer lived four decades in Madeira, however, only a privileged few were actually aware of the vastness of his work.

This exhibition is unprecedented insofar as it displays to the public many of his unpublished works. Furthermore, it brings to light distinct qualities and versatile skills developed over the years by Max Römer, such as advertising, graphic work and religious paintings of an impressive scale.

An option based on the determination to make this exhibition a worthy contribution to better the understanding of this German painter, bom in Hamburg that sought Madeira Island in the early nineteen hundreds, where he settled to prove himself and his remarkable passion for art.

His watercolours emerge as the most referenced and divulged among the array of works produced. This exhibition patents and reconfirms that reality but also acts as a wicket door allowing for an insight in relation to other aspects of the creation of Max Römer that have never been revealed.

Commissioner: António Rodrigues

Exhibition open since March 15 until November 30, 2013:
Tuesday - Sunday from 10h00 to 18h00

Centro das Artes, Casa das Mudas
Estrada Simão Gonçalves Câmara, 37
9370-139 Calheta
Tel. 291 820 900

Sunday, 28 April 2013

Sofia's Place auditorium



This is Sofia's Place sitting room and auditorium. There you can enjoy music, namely our selection, and watch films served by a sound system composed of Sonus Faber Concerto speakers, Sony CD&DVD player and a Pioneer integrated amplifier. Everything prepared by Nelio, a music lover and audiophile. For our guests' superlative enjoyment. Check the soulful selection of Fado, the urban song of Lisbon and Portugal.
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Related information:
FADO FILM SELECTION IN SOFIA'S PLACE

SOFIA'S PLACE MUSIC EXPERIENCE

FADO, THE URBAN SONG OF LISBON (AND PORTUGAL)

Guest message 35

March 2013

Key words & ideas:

"We had really good times in your beautiful island and felt "like home" in your beautiful house!"; "I will recommend your place with pleasure to family and friends".

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Sofia's Place MUSIC EXPERIENCE file







We offer our guests the possibility to experience some fine Portuguese and international music that we love. It is a soulful selection you can find in the file "Sofia's Place MUSIC EXPERIENCE".

The human being needs to have more than daily life and practical surviving tasks. More than survive, we need do thrive. Art allows us to evolve and recreate our days and our own life, and have new perspectives and dimensions. Creating mind space and expanding one's horizons. Art gives meaning to life besides offering beauty and entertainment. Please, enjoy and thrive.
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Related information:
FADO FILM SELECTION IN SOFIA'S PLACE

SOFIA'S PLACE AUDITORIUM

FADO, THE URBAN SONG OF LISBON (AND PORTUGAL)

FADO film selection

"Fados" and "The Art of Amália" are part of the DVD selection for our guests enjoyment
The musical "Fados" (2007) by Carlos Saura and the documentary film "The Art of Amália" (1999) are at our guests disposal. More films will be added in the near future.

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Related information:
FADO, THE URBAN SONG OF LISBON (AND PORTUGAL)

SOFIA'S PLACE MUSIC EXPERIENCE - A SOULFUL SELECTION

SOFIA'S PLACE AUDITORIUM

Guest message 34

March 2013

Key words & ideas:

"The house and the village are a true paradise on Earth"; "Our children loved sleeping in the 'magic country' (children's bedroom) and playing the games"; "Thank you for the nice welcoming"; "We leave with regret".

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