Far Side - Abacos Bahamas

16/04/2020

Hi Farside family. I just realized that after the hurricane I never really posted many updates. As you can see from the pics - this beautiful place took quite a hit, but most of the structures stand and cleanup efforts are underway. Trees are being stood up and new growth has started, debris is being cleared away and repairs are underway. Last I heard Benoit was living in the mermaid cottage with a crew who are working on the property. Most of the pictures below are from right after the storm and a few (out of order - sorry) are after some of the work began clearing away the debris. I’m sure they are further along now and I will try to be better about posting pictures of the progress as I get them.

09/09/2019

Hi all - recent pictures of the Far Side and a note from the owner JL:

For info: see below what my friend Bill has organized in less than a week from Delray Beach.
I praise his decision to by-pass MH bureaucracy, as Nassau is strangling relief and recovery.
Just as an illustration, a fellow landed in Sandy Point with a plane full of food and water. The Customs lady told him that she would have to apply duty on his cargo as it was more than for personal consumption. She had to back off when a throng of locals became vociferous and menacing.

Michael Lamb, Brian Tindall, Frédéric Barthe, and I are putting together a reconstruction effort centered on Tilloo, Lubbers, Elbow, and possibly Treasure Cay.
Fred has applied for a 501(c) status (non-profit) through which channel tax-deductible funds;
Hopetown Fire & Rescue may have that status already.
Michael is gathering heavy equipment from his construction company to clean up the mess and use in reconstruction;
Brian is organizing barge transport and the reconstruction effort.

Strength is in numbers, so I urge you to join our effort in the speedy relief and reconstruction that will save our community, its real estate and Abaco tourism.

Thanks again for your incredible outpouring of generosity and we promise to do our best to make every donation count. If you’d like to donate cash, we suggest the Abaco Relief Fund: https://discoverylandcofoundation.org/donate/, which is a well established foundation dedicated to helping families in Marsh Harbor and the Abacos.

04/09/2019

Hi Far Side family - this is what we have so far - it is limited but most structures still standing although this beautiful place is damaged. As we know more we will post. Best to all our family on Tilloo!

02/09/2019

We do not have the status of the Far Side at this point. Stand by for details. Without power or cell signal, information is coming in slowly.

01/09/2019

Praying for all...no words.

04/06/2019

Another great sunset from the High House!

14/05/2019

The high House is a great place for yoga!!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BgKqO7HBLmW/?igshid=1mtg866kude1q

11/02/2019

My first visit to the Far Side - Christmas 2015! Have loved this place ever since!

01/02/2019

Welcome to the High House! Contact us for information on renting out this wonderful home at the Far Side!

01/02/2019

Sunset at the Far Side...lovely!

01/02/2019

This was taken right near the Far Side - our local beach and now they have a floating restaurant! Great place to spend some time while you are here!

31/01/2019

31/01/2019

Aerial tour of the property!

31/01/2019