A Web of Give and Take — Surprising Links Between Agroforestry and Social Work
By Matthew Huska, eco-experience volunteer Rather than approaching life improvement and growing food as a math equation of inputs and outputs, Eco Caminhos practices a philosophy of self-sustaining and self-reinforcing systems. An Eclectic Crew At the Eco Caminhos permaculture farm, work begins at seven. The volunteers pile into the back of the pickup to avoid the […]
Young Apprentice Program
We believe we are all connected to one another, including plants and animals. Therefore, the main purpose of EcoCaminhos is being a self-sustainable reality where people can develop themselves in a safe, respectful and inspiring environment while growing in harmony and mutual respect with nature. From this idea, the Young Apprentice Program emerged. We co-live […]
More Sustainable Doesn’t Have to Equal Less Comfort
A family shares their experiences staying in Eco Caminhos’ newly-built Eco Lodge By Liuan Huska, eco-experience volunteer (Read more about the Huska family’s year-long travels through South America on their blog, Slow Camino.) “If you want to be nice to the environment, go ahead and build a shack in the woods, dance half-naked around the […]
Nova Friburgo City Guide: Volunteer Edition
by Isabela Valencia, short-term volunteer Nova Friburgo is a small city set in the Serra do Mar mountains of southeastern Brazil, located in Rio de Janeiro state. As a volunteer at Eco Caminhos, the city is easily accessible by bus. Here are some of our volunteers’ recommendations for this city. HOW TO GET HERE The […]
Eco Caminhos has become a zero energy farm
What is a zero energy farm / home? A zero energy farm / home produces as much renewable energy as it consumes over the course of a year, leaving the occupants with a net zero energy bill, and a carbon-free home. We have purposely installed an induction cooktop to not depend on gas and have a solar water boiler for […]
Young Apprentice Program – Rodrigo’s Professional & Personal Development
The Young Apprentice program at Eco Caminhos consists of training young people for the job market as well as stimulating their personal growth. We look for young people who lack access to opportunities for professional development and seek to help out that demographic. Personal growth improves behavioral choices, relationships with others, and self-knowledge. The training and […]
Eco Caminhos Can Help You Overcome Problems | Rehabilitation Program
João Diogo, a 24-year-old Brazilian, came to Eco Caminhos in November 2020 and in this interview he reports on how his routine on the farm helped him, primarily with issues related to anxiety. “I feel much calmer, less anxious than when I used to have another routine”, he said. Our routine involves manual […]
Processo seletivo: Programa Aprendiz Eco Caminhos 2021
[:br]Quer aprender na prática sobre permacultura, bioconstrução e agrofloresta? Estamos com uma vaga aberta para aprendiz! As inscrições vão até 15 de Fevereiro, com inicio das atividades em 01 de Março. Requisitos: – Motivação e vontade de aprender; – Ser maior de 18 anos; – Ter disponibilidade para morar em Nova Friburgo – Rio de […]
Birdwatching on our Farm in Brazil – an interview with Jean Paul
Jean Paul is 57 years old and lives in the Netherlands. In addition to being a consultant, he is a tour guide and bird watching specialist who travels around the world at least 3 times a year. Jean Paul had already visited Rio de Janeiro on other occasions, but for other purposes. This time, he […]
Build a Cob Wall
There are many techniques and materials for how you can build a wall. Most people are familiar with the current conventional methods; bricks, concrete blocks, and drywall immediately come to mind. How you build a wall made of cob, however, is a totally different process. Be sure to familiarize yourself with what cob is and how […]
