Permaculture project Itamonte, Brazil

5.0
(10 reviews)10

Reconnect with nature & learn about bio building in the mountains

Help a sustainable project
6 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Connect with nature
7 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with the locals
6 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals

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What you offer

5h

Hours per day
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Farming
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Private Room
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Hiking Tours
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Language lessons
Take free language classes at our place.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Support
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Verified Host
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Availability

Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Stay at least
1 week

The Experience

Goals: 1- Implement an agroforestry system in pasture areas and construct a small house at a very low cost using only recycled materials from the region, such as pallets, eucalyptus, clay, and grass. 2- Use the acquired experience to collaboratively develop a bioconstruction model that can be distributed free of charge to the local community. This will allow the community to learn from our mistakes and successes a replicate the acquired knowledge

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Requirements

  • Over 18 years old
  • Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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10 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Permaculture Project

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 7 Get in touch with nature
  • 6 Meeting locals
  • 6 Learning about sustainability
  • 6 Immersing in the local culture
  • 5 Developing environmental awareness
  • 4 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 6 15. Life on land
  • 5 12. Responsible consumption and production
  • 3 7. Affordable and clean energy
  • 3 11. Sustainable cities and communities
  • 2 4. Quality education
  • 2 10. Reduced inequalities
  • 2 13. Climate action
Laura

Germany

5

“Every day you should do at least one thing you've never done before.” When Palmas first shared this life philosophy with me, I doubted it was possible. During the three weeks I volunteered at Sítio the project, he proved me wrong. Every single day I learned something new and I felt deeply connected - to nature, the small community and myself. From agroforestry to sustainable living, everything was truly lived, not just taught. Palmas' care for your well-being, happiness and personal growth is exceptional. This experience became one of the most meaningful moments of my year in South America!

9 months ago

Adriane

Brazil

5

My experience at Sítio the project was incredible and far beyond what I expected. I had a true immersion in rural life: planting araucaria and fruit trees, learning about mountainous terrain, and helping with daily tasks on the land. I also contributed to the audiovisual work, assisting with filming and video editing at a beautiful local waterfall. We cooked our meals at the property, supported local family farming, and I even learned how to make my own yogurt. It was an intense and meaningful experience full of learning. I'm truly grateful to Palmas and wish him all the success on his journey.

12 months ago

laurens

Netherlands

5

At the project you'll be doing exactly as is advertised: bio-construction & farming. I learned a lot about nature, it's cycles, it's way of providing, it's needs. After just two days I learned how to make yoghurt, local cheese, sour cream and sour bread. I lived a lot on terms of nature: got up at sunrise, did the work outside, ate only organic, local products. I had the afternoons off for checking out the surrounding, by foot or by bike. In your free days you can go to the close-by local parcs. All the information given by Palmas. A place for lovers of being outside! Thanks a lot Palmas!

over 2 years ago

Carmen

Netherlands

5

There are loads of things to do, not one day is the same. It's great to tag along to meet the neighbours and enjoy the surrounding nature and the site is beautiful.

almost 5 years ago

Raul Raziel

Mexico

5

Un lugar hermoso, comida 100% natural, convivencia inigualable, lugares hermosos y un proyecto maravilloso, Palmas es una persona increíble, siempre está atento y dispuesto a enseñar lo que sabe, una excelente experiencia.

about 2 months ago

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