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Portugal
My experience at the project was great, Yasmin was very thoughtful, going through the tasks with detail and was genuinely interested in what I wanted to improve on. I got to learn about tocal plants and foods, new recipies for healthy meals, and also got to know the local culture and other projects. I recommend it 100%!! I felt like home and we had a great vibe with all the other volunteers.
5 months ago
United Kingdom
I had a great experience at the project. Denise has deep knowledge of local plant based cooking, and I learned a lot from her approach to food and daily life. During my stay, I learned about centropic agriculture, helped with garden chores, and supported with social media. I appreciated the variety of tasks, which kept each day engaging and balanced. The space is beautiful, located in a forested area of Alter Do Chão, which creates a real opportunity to slow down, disconnect from distractions, and truly immerse yourself in nature. It's a special place created with a lot of love and care.
10 months ago
France
Amazing expérience at the project Denise knows her domain with good wideness. She is also an Amazing cook which is awesome with local good quality product that she collect from her garden. The work in thé garden and the chiken coop help me to improve knowedge on how to suppression hunger with unlimited nature work, reclycling its life. I had my own space and agenda was flexible. Enjoyed m'y stay and her company, the host can talk about anything. Carefull to unethical/unappropriated jokes though haha. She showed m'y the neibourghood and made sure i was confortable. Recommandé eyes closed
over 1 year ago
Dear Philippe!
It was a joy to welcome you to our tribe.
Thank you very much, may your life be filled with love and joy.
Big hug!
Brazil
In the project, I had the opportunity to experience a more alternative lifestyle, where sustainability and health were central themes.
Day-to-day life mostly consisted of performing house chores and helping in the kitchen. It is possible to learn many curious and healthy recipes during the activities. The host is also always open to sharing what she knows.
I think they could improve the infrastructure, mainly the bathroom and the bedroom; the main points are the lack of privacy in the bathroom and leaks in the ceiling of the bedroom. The distance to the city is also a point to consider.
4 months ago
Brazil
I spent two weeks at the project, where I was welcomed by Yasmin. It was a simple living experience, with a focus on the house routine, food preparation, production of kombuchas, participation in the agroecological market, and some activities on the land. In addition to volunteering, it's important to understand that you also share the day-to-day life of a family, which makes the experience quite human and different from more structured projects. I carry with me lessons on mindful eating, simplicity, and also about my own limits. I am grateful for the exchange and wish the project great success.
4 months ago
France
We spent two incredible weeks at the project, helping in the garden and in the kitchen. Denise's passion for the garden, syntropic agriculture, regenerative food, and slow food is contagious! We left this experience with much gratitude and insights about the Amazon, its fruits and its animals. Denise shared delicious lunches with us, each recipe more delicious than the last. A tip: we rented bicycles to get around (Alter do Chão and the nearest beach are at least a 30-minute walk away), which helped a lot. Thank you for everything, Denise!
11 months ago
Colombia
It is a place that is somewhat away from Vila and it is very quiet there; there is a gentle energy ideal for contemplation. It has an excellent setup for volunteers and the food Denise offers is excellent, very nutritious and delicious. I recommend opting for a longer stay since there are many tasks to help with, and it is also worth it to learn about evolutionary nutrition. Overall I found it a great project; I hope it grows a lot with more volunteers.
about 1 year ago
Brazil
My experience with the project was very positive and inspiring. I assisted Denise in permaculture activities and, on occasion, in the kitchen, and also with some communication proposals for the project on social networks and help in promoting an event. Being with Denise was a great lesson on sustainability, slow food, environmental preservation, local communities, as well as many reflections on our life and actions on the planet. Those were incredible days with lots of color, knowledge, exchanges and flavors. The biggest challenge was distance, overcome with local taxi contacts, rides, and walking. :)
about 1 year ago
Thanking Suellen for her presence.
Italy
My experience at the project was extremely positive and transformative. I was warmly welcomed and from the first day I felt a true sense of community. The space is welcoming, connected to nature and full of opportunities to learn and share.
about 1 year ago
Thanking Raffaello for his presence!
