This is the best place to buy socially responsible and eco-friendly souvenirs from the Azores. The retail space is beautifully laid out, spotlessly clean and has a space to host group workshops. The ceramic products are all hand painted, very reasonably priced, and customizable. They sell magnets, tiles, whale tails, household crockery, chess sets and beautiful miniature nativity scenes. The wooden products are fashioned from recycled pallets and include a wide range of customizable items, such as games, chairs, tables, dog houses and even Christmas trees. Their factory in Lagoa is also able to refurbish furniture. Arrisca is a non-profit organization that works to prevent substance abuse, promote harm reduction, treat substance abuse, help families impacted by substance abuse, reintegrate former users into society and provides them with meaningful work. The staff are friendly, helpful, and speak perfect English. The location is a little hidden - it is behind the REMAX on Avenida Dom João III on the ground/first floor of an apartment building. There is street parking nearby.