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Beyond Textbooks: Live Sustainability, Hands-On
This experience is for you if:
✅ You Learn Best by Doing: Master real-world skills in agroforestry, natural building, and regenerative farming by getting your hands in the soil.
✅ You Seek Genuine Connection: Escape the noise, reconnect with nature, yourself, and inspiring people from around the world.
✅ You Want Lasting Impact: Develop sustainable competencies that will boost your life and career, building a portfolio of real-world impact.
✅ You Desire Clarity & Purpose: Leave the program with a renewed sense of direction, well-being, and the “why” that drives you.
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Your Complete Immersion: Everything You Need is Here
- 🏡 Eco-Accommodation: It’s possible to live in shared natural buildings with solar power and stunning Atlantic Forest views.
- 🥗 Healthy & Sustainable Meals: Nutritious, farm-fresh products are provided throughout your stay, with wholesome lunches served Monday to Friday.
- 🌳 Lectures & Intensive Hands-On Training:
⭢Agroforestry Systems
⭢Natural Building
⭢Permaculture Practises
- 📚 Workshops & Educational Sessions: Composting, pruning, soil preparation, treeclimbing, concorcium planning, harvesting.
- 🥾 Nature Immersion & Hikes: Explore trails, waterfalls, mountain bike tours, tour of the region, bonfires and outdoor activities for reconnection.
- 👥 Community Living Experience: Live the daily life of a sustainable community, connecting with fellow participants and residents. Enjoy farmily nights where we gather for food, games, karaoke, ping pong and much more.
- 🚌 Airport transfer: Airport pickup or transfer to/from Rio de Janeiro (details upon inquiry).
- Social impact: Organized activities for children in the community of Nova Friburgo.
- Networking with Brazilian students: Possibility to organize exchange events with local Brazilian students.
Your Path to Transformation: A Program Overview
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*This image is an example of our weekly routine but is also flexible depending on availability and interests of the group
Optional Add-On: Portuguese Course & Rio de Janeiro Cultural Immersion
Want to deepen your connection with Brazil?
Add a full week of intensive Portuguese learning and cultural exploration
in Rio de Janeiro before your journey to Eco Caminhos
📚 What’s Included:
✓ 20-hour intensive Portuguese course (4 hours/day, Monday–Friday)
✓ Classes tailored for real-life communication and cultural fluency
✓ Language placement test to match your level
✓ Study at Caminhos Language Centre – the largest and most respected Portuguese school in Rio
✓ Meet fellow travelers and locals in a dynamic, student-friendly neighborhood
🌆 Beyond the Classroom:
✤ Visit iconic landmarks: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Selarón Steps
✤ Explore Rio’s vibrant neighborhoods and cultural life
✤ Practice Portuguese while engaging with local communities
✤ Safe and enriching experience guided by local educators and tour coordinators
🎯 Who is this for?
Ideal for students who want to:
☑ Arrive in Brazil with greater confidence in the language
☑ Understand the local culture and context before their immersion in the countryside
☑ Maximize their international learning experience from the very beginning
📌 Note: This is an optional add-on. Accommodation in Rio and airport pickup can be arranged separately or as part of a travel bundle.
💬 Want to join the Portuguese course before your immersion?
Let us know during your application process!
Real Results, Real People: Testimonials from Those Who Lived the Transformation
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1 SWANSEA
1 ST’S MARY
+ FRASES RETIRADAS DOS VÍDEOS COM FOTOS
- 🎥 Short Videos: Prioritize authentic participant video testimonials (with subtitles).
- 💬 Testimonials & Photos:
- “This was one of the most transformative experiences of my life. Practical learning and a community I’ll cherish forever.”
— Anna, USA (With real photo) - “I gained skills no university could teach and found my purpose in connecting with the earth and inspiring people.”
— Carlos, Brazil (With real photo)
- “This was one of the most transformative experiences of my life. Practical learning and a community I’ll cherish forever.”
“In 3 weeks, I gained skills universities can’t teach, built confidence that comes from creating, not consuming, and joined a network of 600+ alumni across 42 countries.”
— Sophie, Germany (With real photo)
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Invest in Yourself: A Priceless Experience for a Sustainable Future
This isn’t just a program; it’s an investment in skills, connections, and a transformed worldview that are truly priceless.
The experience you’ll gain at Eco Caminhos extends far beyond any monetary value, equipping you with practical knowledge and a renewed sense of purpose.
Our program pricing starts at $1800 USD per person for our 2-week standard immersion. We also offer custom programs designed to fit specific academic goals or group needs.
The final investment for group programs depends on the number of participants and the duration of your stay.
INCLUIR TABELA DE PREÇOS: for 1,2,3,4,5 weeks experiences with accommodation, food and program. We can make different prices for groups from 8 people, 12, 18, 20, 24, 28 up to 30.
Also the option with and without language school.
Common Questions? Quick Answers for You
What’s the weather like, and what should I bring?
Nova Friburgo has a pleasant mountain climate. We recommend comfortable clothing, a jacket for cooler evenings, sunscreen, insect repellent, and good walking shoes.
What’s the required physical effort level?
Activities are hands-on and require willingness for manual work, but they are adaptable. You don’t need to be an athlete, just healthy enough for outdoor activities.
Can I come alone or only with a group?
You can apply individually and will be part of an international group. Programs for closed groups are also available.
What’s the program language?
The program is conducted in English, but our team can offer support in Portuguese and other languages.
How does transportation from Rio de Janeiro to Eco Caminhos work?
We offer transportation options (details upon inquiry) to make your arrival safe and comfortable.
Do I need a visa for Brazil?
Most tourists can enter visa-free for up to 90 days (please check your country’s specific rules).
Is it safe?
Yes! Nova Friburgo is a peaceful town, and our farm has 24/7 staff support.
Can I get university credit?
Many students arrange credit through their institutions—we provide the necessary documentation.
Our Story, Our Impact: Get to Know Eco Caminhos
🌎 Our Mission: To transform education through sustainable living and connection with nature.
🏡 With over 10 years of experience impacting the local community and teaching permaculture, agroforestry, and natural building to people from all over the world.
Why Nova Friburgo?
***ADICIONAR Inspiring images: Photos of mountains, trails, waterfalls, and local biodiversity.
The natural beauty of the Serra Fluminense, mild climate, safety, and the charm of a city that serves as a gateway to nature, just 2-3 hours from Rio de Janeiro.
Impactful Collaborations: Together for Sustainability
In collaboration with leading global institutions in sustainability and education, ensuring the excellence of your learning experience.
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Basic Accommodation / Shared House |
Level of Comfort |
Our Basic Accommodation facilities are located on the edge of the farm. On workdays people drive up with our pickup to the farm. In some cases when the pick-up is not there people need to walk up or down which is 1,5 km walk up hill. We have two houses, one for 6 and another for 7 people. The houses have shared bedrooms that can accommodate up to 3 people. You will be living together with other volunteers and the Brazilian apprentices and workers. Each house is equipped with a kitchen, bathroom, and a small living room. The houses are simple in nature and may not be suitable for those who prefer more comfortable accommodation or value privacy. The houses are poorly insulated and in winter (Apr. – Sept.) it can get cold at night. However the incredible natural surroundings more than make up for it. Behind the volunteer house, you can take a shower under the most incredible waterfall. People are responsible for cleaning and cooking in the houses. Simple does not mean dirty. Living permaculture also means understanding our role within a community setting. We expect everyone to collaborate in these activities.
Conditions
Comfort Accommodation / Tiny House |
Level of Comfort |
Our Comfort Accommodation tiny house accommodation is for those people that enjoy total privacy and live in beautiful nature. The tiny house has a view over a beautiful lake. It is also great for people that need to work online. Internet connection in the tiny house is good. The tiny house is situated about 15 minutes walk from the farm. For people who come by car the tiny house is reachable by car. Only during very wett periods the dirt road becomes more of a challenge. The tiny house is situated on the edge of the farm, there is no pick-up service to get to the farm. so you will need to walk to and back from the farm which takes about 15 minutes. Another difficulty is getting into town there is no busstop nearby. So for people that come without car and want to go regulary in town this is a bit of challenge. We do collective shopping on mondays so you can hand in your shopping list. The walk has 2 little climbs but is much less of a walk then walking to the volunteer basic accommodation houses. The tiny house is equipped with a kitchen, bathroom, and a small living room. The tiny houses like our volunteer houses are poorly insulated and in winter (Apr. – Sept.) It can get really cold at night. The Eco Lodge on the contrary is perfectly insulated and has a fire stove for comfort. People are responsible for cleaning and cooking in the houses. The Tiny house option can receive max 2 people.
Conditions
Luxury Accommodation / Eco Lodge / Bioconstructed Accommodation |
Level of Comfort |
Our luxury accommodation is a real highlight at the farm. This spectacular bioconstructed house is situated at the center of the farm. We can really recommend this accommodation for people that want real comfort no matter the climate, want to join a private experience with incredible views. The Eco Lodge can easily house up to 8 people. It has 2 suits, a smaller bedroom, a large kitchen, very large living room, a terrace, and a car port. The house also has a nice outdoor fireplace for bonfires. As the house is bioconstructed, has double glass it is very comfortable during the winter months. On cold days you can light the fireplace. On hot summer days it is nice and cool. The house has a natural wastewater filter, solar warmed hot water and all electricity is generated through solar panels. Waste is separated and collected by the staff of Eco Caminhos. The challenge of the Eco Lodge is to get there by a normal car as the house is build on top of the mountains. It is needed have a 4×4 car. For those we do not have a 4×4 car we drive you to the house on arrival and make sure we drive you down as well on departure.