Photos of the Ranch RPPN Sernativo
including the lake Gargalheiras
Proposed site for the hotel
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Proposed construction - adobe |
Proposed Lobby |
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Building will be constructed of adobe along the lines of ranch buildings in the western part of the United States. This method has been used in Brazil for many years, but not with the Spanish style design proposed. |
Proposed Lounge area |
Island just off the approach to the ranch - serves as a resting place place for local fishermen.
Local fishermen going to the island after setting their nets.
Approach to landing area at the ranch. In the future there will be a floating dock in this area.
Windmill providing water supply from the lake to the ranch favilities.
Landing area for boats approaching the fazenda from the lake.
View from the fazenda for the lake on the side of the ranch.
Donald and Cristian from the Pousada Bistro, owner of a small neighboring ranch, walking in the fazenda.
Donald and Humberto, representative of the agency SEARA and Secretary of State - Rio Grande do Norte, walking in the fazenda.
View from the fazenda toward the lake. (This shows a small garden of one of the residents)
Residents house on the fazenda. There are 7 families living on the property.
Old resident house - abandoned.
Another residents house
View on the ranch looking inland to adjoining property. This land is also for sale.
Electric power serving the ranch
Road through the ranch serving residents
Another residents house
Cistern for water storage
Residents house
Caatinga vegetation in the reserve part of the ranch
View on the ranch looking toward the reserve part
One of the mountains on the property
Rocks, rocks and more rocks
Views from the proposed hotel site toward the lake.
Flowers of the caatinga
CRUSING ON THE LAKE ENROUTE AND LEAVING THE FAZENDA
Lakeside Bar - Boat Landing on Gargalheiras side of the lake
Photos - Paul Roblin - guest of the NGO/ONG Association ABTC-BRASIL
