Embarque em uma jornada inesquecível pelo universo da permacultura, da agrofloresta e da bioconstrução, no coração das montanhas da Mata Atlântica.
ROLE PARA BAIXO
Embarque em uma jornada inesquecível pelo universo da permacultura, da agrofloresta e da bioconstrução, no coração das montanhas da Mata Atlântica.
ROLE PARA BAIXO
Na Eco Caminhos, recebemos voluntários do mundo inteiro. Convidamos cada pessoa a fazer parte da nossa comunidade, acreditando que a verdadeira transformação acontece por meio da troca de conhecimentos, experiências e amizades.
Ser voluntário em nossa fazenda de permacultura é uma experiência única para quem deseja fazer parte de um projeto que realmente contribui para um mundo mais sustentável. Aqui, você aprende na prática os princípios da permacultura enquanto participa de atividades de agrofloresta e bioconstrução.
Desde a nossa fundação, em 2015, desenvolvemos projetos de bioconstrução e, desde 2017, implantamos sistemas agroflorestais. Já concluímos cinco grandes construções naturais, plantamos mais de 18.000 árvores e hoje produzimos cerca de 60% dos alimentos consumidos na fazenda. Nosso objetivo é alcançar a autossuficiência alimentar. Além disso, você terá a oportunidade de praticar e aprimorar seu inglês convivendo diariamente com voluntários de diversos países.
Fazer voluntariado em uma fazenda de permacultura beneficia o corpo, a mente e o espírito. Para quem está disposto a ouvir, aprender e refletir, essa pode ser uma jornada de profundo crescimento pessoal.
Este programa possui uma taxa de participação, que contribui para sua acomodação, as atividades e experiências de aprendizado oferecidas ao longo do programa, além do suporte durante sua estadia. Oferecemos diferentes valores de acordo com a duração da estadia, tornando experiências mais longas mais acessíveis, com um custo semanal menor.
Esperamos que os voluntários de longo prazo sejam proativos, colaborativos e alinhados com nossos valores e nossa missão. Esta experiência oferece uma oportunidade única de crescimento pessoal, transformação e autoconhecimento por meio de novas experiências, desafios, conexões significativas e uma relação mais próxima com a natureza e a vida em comunidade.
Na Eco Caminhos, nosso objetivo é alcançar a autossuficiência e mostrar que é possível viver de forma mais sustentável. Desde a nossa fundação, em 2015, colocamos os princípios da permacultura em prática no dia a dia.
Já construímos três casas de bioconstrução, dois galpões para ferramentas, um estábulo e um galinheiro utilizando técnicas de construção sustentável. Também somos 100% autossuficientes em energia. Ao longo dos últimos anos, implantamos mais de 1,5 hectare de sistemas agroflorestais e plantamos mais de 17.000 árvores de cerca de 260 espécies diferentes.
Hoje, produzimos aproximadamente 60% dos alimentos consumidos na fazenda, incluindo hortaliças, frutas, ovos, carne e leite. Acreditamos que chegou a hora de agir, em vez de apenas protestar ou esperar que os governos resolvam os problemas ambientais. Cada ação faz a diferença, e convidamos você a fazer parte dessa transformação.
No aspecto social, desde 2015 já recebemos 24 aprendizes em situação de vulnerabilidade. Eles participam de um programa de 1 a 2 anos, vivendo e trabalhando na fazenda enquanto aprendem técnicas sustentáveis, desenvolvem novas habilidades, aprimoram o inglês e aumentam suas oportunidades no mercado de trabalho brasileiro.
Dois desses aprendizes, inclusive, passaram a fazer parte da equipe da Eco Caminhos como colaboradores.
Em 2024, iniciamos a construção do Ecolibrium, um complexo multifuncional de 1.200 m² que contará com restaurante, escola de permacultura e espaços de hospedagem. Com esse centro educacional, queremos ampliar ainda mais nosso impacto socioambiental e inspirar cada vez mais pessoas a fazer parte da transformação rumo a um futuro mais sustentável.
Histórias reais de voluntários que fizeram parte de nossa jornada.
EXCELENTE Com base em 191 avaliações Publicado em Google Kristen RochaTrustindex verifica se a fonte original da avaliação é Google. When I first heard about EcoCaminhos, I was incredibly interested about its mission and focus on sustainability. I heavily agree with the idea that we need to find solutions to deforestation, climate change, degradation, etc. Because of this, I was super excited to learn about the actions and initiatives EcoCaminhos is taking to help with said problems and how I could continue to contribute throughout my daily life. I really enjoyed the environment here. The staff and community here super friendly and welcoming. I had such an amazing time here. I loved learning how to do bio construction, as well as the agroforestry practices. All in all, the most meaningful part of this entire experience was how connected to nature I felt here. I couldn’t have asked for a better stay. Thank you, EcoCaminhos!Publicado em Google Taylor HoodTrustindex verifica se a fonte original da avaliação é Google. Had an amazing timePublicado em Google Elena GonzalesTrustindex verifica se a fonte original da avaliação é Google. Amazing opportunity to feel connected with nature and the people here.Publicado em Google Alejandro ZúñigaTrustindex verifica se a fonte original da avaliação é Google. Great experience; Coming from the city this is a unique experience to enjoy nature in a great farm surrounded by people that have a positive energy and are giving their best to give you a great experience. The cultural and hands on activities were really good; Overrall the work is hard but you enjoy it and food is also really nicePublicado em Google Paulina Hackett MedinaTrustindex verifica se a fonte original da avaliação é Google. This experience was a lot of fun but still work intensive. There’s hard labor, but it’s to be expected on a farm and the food was really good. The staff was very kind, particularly Helen, Dutra, Maria and Bart. Also, there’s two lovely, friendly dogs that love to get scratches/pets. Also, I recommend staying at the Eco Lodge vs the other places.Publicado em Google Maria Fernanda LicerioTrustindex verifica se a fonte original da avaliação é Google. I chose Eco Caminhos for this experience because I wanted to go deep into nature, disconnect from what I know and open myself to new ways of living and meeting other people. I believed in its mission and how much it was going to help me grow not only as an academic but as a person. I really enjoyed the farm and learning about sustainable agriculture, agroforestry and generally reconnecting with nature. As a person that lives in a desertic, industrial area where these practices are pretty much unheard of, it makes me happy to know that there are projects like Eco Caminhos that push for a better environment and balance harmony between human beings and nature as it was intended to be. The hikes, hands on agroforestry and bio construction were the best for me. I was looking for new experiences and to find myself liking new things, for growth within myself and change. I’ve discovered that I now love hiking, getting dirty and being surrounded by nature.Publicado em Google Brianna ZambranoTrustindex verifica se a fonte original da avaliação é Google. Great experience here, the beautiful nature and the educational aspect of Eco caminhos is great. Hands on experience and being able to connect with nature and learn all about Brazil’s culture, agroforestry, and agriculture was amazing.Publicado em Google Renata BarretoTrustindex verifica se a fonte original da avaliação é Google. Experience was great, the people who live in the farm and shape your experience are awesome. It is a hike at time so be prepared with good shoes and clothes. An experience one should do at least once
EXCELENTE Com base em 63 avaliações Publicado em Tripadvisor Alejandro ZVerificada Unique experience Great experience; Coming from the city this is a unique experience to enjoy nature in a great farm surrounded by people that have a positive energy and are giving their best to give you a great experience. The cultural and hands on activities were really good; Overrall the work is hard but you enjoy it and food is also really nice.Publicado em Tripadvisor Luca VVerificada Thank you everything very good!!! incredible!!!Publicado em Tripadvisor Lui RVerificada Muito enriquecedora Muito enriquecedora . Linda equipe, comprometida e humana. Natureza sublime e boas práticas de agrofloresta.Publicado em Tripadvisor MelanieVerificada Authentic, inspiring, and deeply educational experience in Brazil! My stay at Eco Caminhos exceeded all expectations. I chose this experience because of its collaboration with Wheeling2Help, and it turned out to be an incredibly meaningful and enriching journey. The best parts for me were the agroforestry and bioconstruction activities. Being able to learn by doing, made everything more engaging and impactful. I gained valuable knowledge about sustainable practices while working alongside a supportive and diverse group of people. The environment is beautiful and peaceful, and the entire experience feels authentic and purposeful. Even the small challenges, like adapting to a new routine, became part of the learning process and made the experience even more rewarding. I would absolutely recommend Eco Caminhos to anyone interested in sustainability, community living, and personal growth. It’s an experience that stays with you long after you leave.Publicado em Tripadvisor Peter KVerificada Amazing!! Amazing place, the connection with nature is great. Bart and all the team were always very friendly and willing to help for anything we needed. Maria and Escarlet are amazing cooks, the food was fantastic. I can wait to come back.Publicado em Tripadvisor Τάσος ΠVerificada Amazing One of the best experiences of my life Thank you eco caminhos team.Publicado em Tripadvisor Joshua YVerificada DEFFO RECOMMEND Enjoyed it so much, learnt a great amount about the farm, and bio construction. The accommodation and view of the mountains was breathtaking. Would come back and definitely recommend for those who are interestedPublicado em Tripadvisor canard72Verificada Off-the-beaten-track holidays Off-the-beaten-track holidays As a family of 4 (parents + 20 and 17 years old boys), we were looking for adventure, and especially a way to immerse into this beautiful country and learn more about the people, the culture(s) away from the mass tourism. Eco Caminhos was the perfect place to do that. Only a few hours bus away from Rio de Janeiro (the travel alone was worth it), we spent 6 wonderful days (5 nights) in their eco lodge and participated to a variety of activities: workshops, hands-on on ecological constructions and agroforestry, hiking, social night, cinema night, Brazilian language basics, etc. Waking up with the sun in this marvelous environment is certainly graved into our memories. A regenerating experience! The people working and living at Eco Caminhos are friendly, helpful, patient and always with a smile. Despite the different cultures, nationalities, we could integrate quick and felt like belonging to this Eco Caminhos family. A last point, we could combine this stay with 5 days in Rio de Janeiro and 3 days at Ilha Grande. The perfect mix of discovery, entertainment, learning, regenerating. If we could do it again, we would not change a thing. Just the perfect holidays! Hope to go back one day again to Eco Caminhos, bringing more time 😊 Thanks a lot to the Eco Caminhos team for the wonderful stay!Publicado em Tripadvisor Daisy ZVerificada Best Experience Ever I was originally not supposed to stay an extra three more weeks in Brazil. I had a two week long trip in Brazil but was offered to stay an extra three weeks in EcoCaminhos. I had no idea what to expect since had done very little research about the program. Arriving to Nova Friburgo I felt like I was in a world like no other, but what took me away was the hospitality we received as soon as we arrived at EcoCaminhos. The staff were beyond kind and very helpful when it came to fitting us into our accommodations.The staff were also very attentive to any needs or any itinerary changes if needed. Learning about EcoCaminhos missions regarding permaculture, agroforestry, and bio-construction very fun and interesting. Never in my life could I have imagined that I would learn about reforestation and not only learn but most importantly actually do hands on work toward this mission. Being at EcoCaminhos leaves you feeling closer to nature and most importantly closer to people from all over the world. Thank you for everything EcoCaminhos!Publicado em Tripadvisor Heitor MVerificada Amazing experience in a ecofarm. It's a great opportunity to experience permaculture, bioconstruction, and agroforestry in practice, as well as living in a multicultural community. By allowing a week of hands-on experience at the ecofarm, they also helped me so much with my dissertation, in which I address ecovillages and proposals for solutions to the climate crisis. They welcomed me very well, all of them. Juliana, Bart, Geovani and everyone else. Bart showed me around the place. He explained permaculture, agroforestry, and a bit of bioconstruction. During our free time, we played a lot of games at the volunteer house and at the Colmeia, the main house, where we gather for lunch on weekdays. Working in the agroforest helps therapeutically; connecting with nature has something special; even though the work is tough, it's something to be aware of! The volunteer house is stocked with supplies on Mondays. On Sundays, we can request specific items. This way, we can make our own snacks and dinners. I was lucky enough to have a vegan apprentice, just like me. So we cooked and even made a vegan cake together. At the communal Saturday lunches, they were always considerate of me and made delicious vegan options. It’s definitely a multicultural and welcoming environment where people from various nationalities work and live together.