Photographer Basecamp
A quiet base for landscape, and shifting weather and light
A private lodge designed for photographers who work with changing conditions and value a calm, functional place to prepare, review, and rest.
Surrounded by volcanic terrain, forest, and the open Atlantic, where weather and light change continuously across the day.
Overview
The lodge functions as a practical base for working in the landscape. Days are shaped by weather, light, and conditions, with space to prepare, review, and adapt plans as needed.
It supports photographers who work responsively rather than predictably.
Why this lodge works as a Photographer's Basecamp
Private, standalone lodge with full autonomy
Comfortable interior suitable for rest and recovery
Fully equipped kitchen (without oven) for flexible schedules
Reliable internet access via local fiber, with Starlink as backup
Backup power for networking during short grid interruptions
Outdoor areas with ocean view suitable for meals, monitoring weather and ocean conditions
Designed for individual photographers or two people working together.
Practical details for planning your stay
Private, standalone lodge with full autonomy, designed for adults and not suitable for children
Stays are typically arranged in periods of up to 30 days, with flexibility for longer stays through consecutive bookings
Comfortable interior suited to focused editing work and rest
Large 4K OLED TV;
External display support available (27″ high-resolution IPS monitor available on request)
Reliable internet access via local fiber, with Starlink as backup
Backup power for networking during short grid interruptions
Fully equipped kitchen (without oven) for flexible, self-paced days
Nespresso coffee machine available, with capsules provided to get you started
Outdoor areas with ocean view suitable for work, meals, breaks, walking, and mental reset
Occasionally, guests may find seasonal produce or eggs from our small, home-grown garden and free-roaming chickens, offered as a courtesy when available
The lodge’s south-central position allows shorter driving distances and rapid adaptation to changing conditions across the island.
Pico Island has its own airport (PIX) with daily inter-island flights. There are also direct flights to mainland Portugal (Lisbon – LIS), with frequency varying seasonally. In addition, Faial Island is reachable by ferry in approximately 30 minutes and offers more frequent direct flights to the mainland, which many travelers use as an alternative arrival or departure route.
In addition to Faial, Pico is also connected by ferry to São Jorge Island, with regular crossings throughout the year. Services are less frequent than to Faial and are subject to weather conditions.
As with all island travel, weather conditions can occasionally affect flights and ferry schedules. If you need to be somewhere at a fixed date after your stay, it is advisable to allow an extra day or two of flexibility.
The lodge is located within a shared property that also includes the main house, where we live. While there is no direct visual connection and the lodge is screened by trees, the driveway is shared and passes nearby. We keep to ourselves and maintain a quiet environment, while being available for practical assistance if needed.
Ready to work with change rather than against it?
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