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EcoviLab
Our place is perfect for travelers who want a mix of connection, creativity, and adventure. You'll get hands-on experience with sustainable living, like gardening and caring for chickens, while being part of fun monthly events like yoga, music nights, and food gatherings. Plus, we're just starting to work on a bigger piece of land, so if you enjoy creating and building, this is the place for you! It's not just about work—it’s about joining a community, learning, sharing, and enjoying the beauty of rural life.
We’re a small team of passionate, easygoing people who love nature, good food, and bringing people together. Everyone here is treated like family—respect, kindness, and lots of laughs are a big part of our vibe. Volunteers can expect a welcoming environment where your ideas and effort are valued. Whether you're a beginner or experienced, we'll guide you and work alongside you. We believe in collaboration, sharing meals, and creating great memories together!
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About the experience in: Guaratinguetá, Brazil
Russia
this experience was amazing, very chill and flexible with many different projects to chose from. it was a great balance between work and play and the facilities are very homy, we felled like were part of the family (team) from day one!
about 2 months ago
About the experience in: Guaratinguetá, Brazil
Canada
Ecovilab is a very interesting project in that they utilize a variety of ecological and sustainable solutions to experiment and educate. The property is located in a beautiful and small agricultural community that was quite relaxing and enjoyable to explore. Muito obrigado to the Ecovilab team!
The exchange was quite fair and relaxing! Work hours were respected (loosely 7:30-12:00) and usually involved cleaning, pulling weeds and planting in the garden, or helping to explore the newly purchased forest property. English was a little limited, but there was usually someone around to translate.
5 months ago
About the experience in: Guaratinguetá, Brazil
Netherlands
Camilo and Vânia are incredibly nice people, I had a really good time and felt welcome. Ecovilab is located in a rural area with beautiful nature around, every day it was a joy to look from the windows and explore the area. We had nice meals every day, with vegetables from te garden. It was a perfect opportunity for me to relax and breathe a bit, as I just left Rio carnaval. This place is perfect to relax and connect with nature.
5 months ago
About the experience in: Guaratinguetá, Brazil
Spain
Camilo y Vânia hacen un muy buen equipo! Son acogedores y generosos, me hicieron sentir bienvenida desde el primer día. El sitio es precioso, y aunque el trabajo es duro, son pocas horas y es muy gratificante.
Están ubicados en una buena zona donde hay bastantes cosas que hacer, como dar paseos o ir a los pueblos más cercanos, como Cunha o Sao Luiz de Paratinga.
Están empezando un proyecto nuevo y eso es muy emocionante, ya que siempre habrá cosas que hacer y es precioso poder presenciar el comienzo de una nueva etapa.
Muito obrigada!! Até breve 🥰🥰
6 months ago
Camilo replied
Qué lindo leer esto! 💚 Nos alegra muchíssimo que te hayas sentido bienvenida y que hayas disfrutado del lugar y de la experiencia. El trabajo pode ser puxado a veces, pero nada como hacerlo en buena companía, no? 😄
Este nuevo proyecto está solo comenzando, y tener gente como tu pasando por aquí lo hace aún más especial. Vuelve cuando quieras, siempre tendrás un lugar aquí!
About the experience in: Guaratinguetá, Brazil
Denmark
Camilo, Vania and Octavio are warm, open and unpretentious hosts. The house is very comfortable in a green hilly setting. Vania’s vegetarian cooking is delicious and nutritious.
I helped with digging a trench, gardening, organising, repairs and building a bamboo fence. Camilo is patient and helpful, though not one to celebrate finished tasks, so you might wanna initiate the high-fives yourself :-)
Comms in Spanish and English was good, while they speak Portuguese among them.
Bring mosq repellent, sun screen and sturdy clothes.
Muito obrigado! Your new land will be a slice of paradise
7 months ago