What is cob?
Here at Eco Caminhos, we use a lot of cob. But what exactly is cob? Cob is a natural building (bioconstruction) technique consisting of clay, sand, and straw which is all mixed together with some water. As an earthen construction, it has a very low environmental impact, can be made with locally sourced – even […]
Personal and Professional Development in the Eco Caminhos Apprenticeship Program
Eco Caminhos is committed to the social mission of developing and training young Brazilian youth from low income or socially vulnerable backgrounds and, in light of this proposal, it administers the apprenticeship program. Two people currently live and work on the eco-farm as apprentices through this program: Marcelino and Cleiton. These motivated apprentices are educated […]
Sarita | Austrian shares her short-term volunteer experience on eco farm
Eco Caminhos offers various programs for volunteers, including a short-term option. Sarita Schenkermayr, 29 years old, participated in this particular experience for 4 months. She recounts her routine and the good that the eco farm brought into her life: “What I was looking for at the farm was primarily to experience the calm life on […]
Eco Caminhos proposes lifestyle as a solution to global crises and adversity
Members of Eco Caminhos show how life on a sustainable farm not only benefits those who live there, but also allows the possibility to help those who need it most in times of global crisis and instability. Life on an eco farm is one of constant motion and learning, both physical and mental. This lifestyle […]
Alternative form to set up your Ecovillage – Post-Corona ideas
Eco Caminhos is an intentional community in Brazil with the goal of becoming more socially, culturally, economically, and/or ecologically sustainable. With the world in crisis, we decided to find a different approach to life. We, the Bijen Family (Hilaine, Bart and our children Nico and Lucas), bought a property near Nova Friburgo in the state […]
[:br]Passo a passo para a preparação do solo da horta orgânica (utilizando biomassa)[:]
[:br]Uma das questões que por vezes mais causa dúvidas em quem deseja desenvolver uma horta é a preparação do solo. Se você busca ter uma horta saudável, rica em variedades e produtiva, preparar o solo de maneira correta e muito importante. Vamos te ensinar passo a passo na construção de uma horta organizada, sem o […]
Kennedy | Canadian reports her experience in our rehabilitation program
The three months I spent at Eco Caminhos was one of the most transformative experiences of my life. The combination of the oasis of nature, the farm work, building and the warm and diverse volunteers allowed me to find inner peace and stability and see myself and others more clearly. The rhythm of life was […]
Brazilian teenager starts free apprenticeship program at our Eco Farm
Cleiton started an apprenticeship program at our Eco Farm a couple of weeks ago. Cleiton is 20 years old and comes from the suburbs of Rio de Janeiro. He grew up in the Casa do Caminhos orphanage. Due to the lack of opportunities he has no job and has been longing for an opportunity. Bart […]
Eco Experience | The unforgettable camping in Três Picos State Park
The routine of a volunteer here at Eco Caminhos is not only about bioconstruction, organic agriculture, and agroforestry, but we also like to carry out various activities together; from movie and volunteer nights, to hikes, trails and camping trips. In August 2018, we organized a camping trip for the volunteers, including Maria (one of our […]
Interview | Maria found much more than she expected in her experience as short-term volunteer in Brazil
Maria found much more than she expected in her experience as short-term volunteer Maria-Lena decided to travel to volunteer in Brazil to take a distance from her routine in the Netherlands. And she chose the Eco Caminhos project as her new life experience. Her idea when volunteering as short-term was to seek a quiet place […]
