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🌱 Permaculture Immersion in the Mantiqueira Mountains

The experience

The experience is holistic, with moments of reflection, contemplation, deep contact with nature, and the exchange of ideas and experiences.
You will have access to theory and hands-on practices in:
Bioconstruction, using different techniques and natural paints
Agroforestry
Composting, microorganisms, and biofertilizers
Animal management (chickens, fish, sheep)
Classes and discussions on permaculture and the scale of permanence
Hydrological design

What you offer

20 hours of help per week

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

Additional fee required

Amount: R$ 80 Per day

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers and Materials for volunteer activities

Description: The fee of R$80 per day (around USD $15) will be allocated to cover food and utilities (gas, electricity, internet, etc.), some protective materials, and shared living expenses. Part of this fee also supports the guidance during the pedagogical activities and the permaculture education provided in structured classes. If you don’t have a tent, we can provide one depending on availability.

What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

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.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Permaculture Course: Take part in our Permaculture course for free.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Beginner English or Beginner Spanish

Between 20 and 70 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Here, you won’t just work with plant production; you’ll also interact with animals like chickens, fish and sheep, and explore integrated systems that bring everything together. Depending on your interests, you’ll have the chance to participate in diverse areas of permaculture, from agroforestry and composting to animal care and eco-living experiments. 🌿🐓🐟🐑

Activities & Shift

✨ Approx. 20 hours per week
✨ 2 days off to relax or explore the mountains


Activities may include:

Gardening and planting 🌱
Caring for animals 🐔
Helping with composting and soil enrichment
Supporting eco-construction or creative projects 🛠️
Participating in community routines and knowledge-sharing