Farm ITAJUBÁ, Brazil

5.0
(35 reviews)35

Help us with bioconstruction and agroforestry in Serra da Mantiqueira

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Help a sustainable project
33 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Connect with nature
34 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Learn about sustainability
34 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Farming
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Painting & Decorating
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
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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.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Tent
You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
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.
Fast Internet Access
High-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!
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Support
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Availability

Oct
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Stay at least
21 days

The Experience

Opportunity to learn about bioconstruction, agroforestry, and permaculture in Serra da Mantiqueira, southern MG! The activities involve carrying out rammed-earth works with earth-based paint and a biological pool. Volunteers will perform tasks during the daytime, under the guidance of the site team. The working atmosphere is very friendly, family-like, with respect for each person's limitations, the environment, and the community.

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Requirements

  • Intermediate Portuguese or Intermediate English
  • Over 18 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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35 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farm

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 34 Get in touch with nature
  • 34 Learning about sustainability
  • 33 Developing environmental awareness
  • 31 Meeting locals
  • 28 Immersing in the local culture
  • 21 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 31 11. Sustainable cities and communities
  • 30 13. Climate action
  • 29 17. Partnerships for the goals
Felicia

Germany

5

For me, the farm will always be "the paradise". Not only the place is gorgeous with the natural Swimmingpool, blooming fences and the surrounding mountains and rocks. Also the family is so warm and welcoming! It was a good time we had with Laura, Jacques and their daughter. Absolutely nice people❤️They were happy to share their home, culture, values and knowledge with us. The tasks we had here were very interesting and varied. For example, we built a wall with the techniques of bioconstruction and later painted with natural, self-made inks. Que legal!😀

almost 2 years ago

Marlena

Germany

5

I was at the farm for three weeks with my friend. Laura, Jacques and Isabella are very nice and welcoming people, they made me feel at home immediately. I did not only learn about bioconstruction and permaculture, but also about many other things. The work was really fun, but also the freetime was good, we got to exchange many traditions and foods from our countries. I would recommend this project for anyone who likes nature and being outside.

almost 2 years ago

Anna samille

Brazil

5

I really enjoyed this time at the site, a beautiful place full of history.
Laura and Jacks are sensational, one of the best hosts I've ever had; they make sure everything is comfortable and share their knowledge.
I learned a lot about bioconstruction and many life lessons. I am so grateful.

3 months ago

Rita

Brazil

5

10/10 experience.

3 months ago

Luan

Brazil

5

I had the happiness to go again to do the things at the sitio! I loved seeing this beautiful family again! In this sitio the traveler is in great company. Besides an excellent room, a great kitchen and a beautiful view, we received a lot of knowledge, culture, good food and friends. Gratitude to Laura, Jacques and Isa, you are wonderful. 💚🫂

11 months ago

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Hosted by LAURA

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Response Time
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