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Marketing, Content Creation, Website and Social Media for Eco Guest House in Paraty, RJ Brazil

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I'm from Oregon, USA. I've been living in Brazil for over 25 years. I am vegetarian and love Brazilian culture and music. I have a degree in organic agriculture and permaculture and am passionate about alternative Food and Education. I need help with my eco-guest house with marketing and some web site help, new pictures etc. Sometimes I have small projects and improvements, and minor maintenance, a new building project or some new permaculture techniques to do as well. I'd love to put in a clay oven! I enjoy having a meal together and getting to know the Workawayers and their stories and am available to share what I know. I live on site but travel often. If you are interested in a long stay and you are a good fit, I am also looking for long-term helpers (stipend included) starting in Ago/2024. Contact me and we can talk about it!

There are three houses of differing sizes on the property, a large yard with fruit trees and an organic garden on site which always needs help. My houses were built with some ecological principals (solar power, recycled wood, ecological sewage system). I provide a suite in one of the hotel rooms (or a shared annex reserved for volunteers) and basic food. We are close to local attractions, and very centrally located in one of the best neighborhoods in the city (quiet, safe and convenient).

I can only accept singles. Sleeping in a tent or shared room (with me) will most likely be the sleeping arrangement, maximum two weeks. Only vegans and vegetarians or anyone that would like to learn about reducing their ecological footprint.

Please tell me not only about yourself, we would love to have you!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I am happy to share stories, go out and about and recommend great places to visit around Paraty.
Help
We have a couple that takes care of the day to day, but at times may need you for diverse activities. At the moment we need more help with marketing and social media to attract the right type of client. Yard work and cleaning may be asked of you occasionally. I'm also looking for someone to do a mural on some walls!
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
This host offers a language exchange
I can definitely share my English and Portuguese.
Accommodation
I provide a shared room with mosquito net and fan, equipped kitchen, bathroom, as well as dry basics for lunch (pasta, sauce, rice, beans, oil etc).
What else ...
There is much to do around Paraty. It is a region full of beautiful waterfalls and beaches. There are wonderful restaurants and shops, and a quaint historic city. My house is 25 min by foot from the historic center and I also provide a bike for your use when guests are not renting them. There are buses to many beaches and boats to others. The city offers many festivals throughout the year (music, film, cultural, dance). There are local music groups, capoeira etc.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have good internet for the region. However there will still be times it is out, or when it fluctuates a bit, especially during storm season.
Space for parking camper vans
We have street parking (free)
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
3 hours a day: 5 days on, two days off

Host ref number: 327729629824

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15 Jul 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Gabriel)

Gabriel was an excellent volunteer. He spent three months with us helping with gardening, cooking for guests, minor repairs, shopping, welcoming guests and taking care of our pets. He has such a friendly and positive nature that he is a pleasure to work with and was loved by the team. He is responsible and diligent in carrying out the work asked… read more

(Excellent )

19 Dec 2020

Left by Workawayer (Gloria) for host

Trabalhar com a Lena foi uma experiência excelente, aprendi muito sobre madeira, pintura, arte, costura e posso ajudar no huerta e no jardim (que eu mais gosto). Ela sempre foi Aberta para conversar ou mudar os dias de trabalho, mas além disso a Lena é uma excelente pessoa que me ajudou muito quando eu mais precisava e naquela época eu não estava… read more

(Excellent )

17 Mar 2020

Left by Workawayer (naturelover38) for host

I really enjoyed to volunteer for Lena although, I stayed for a short period of time. She's a really great host. She told us city attractions and natural places. I enjoyed discovering some similarities to our popular city, Bodrum. I even met some Turks there! :) Thanks for this amazing experience Lena.

(Excellent )

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15 Jul 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Gabriel)

(Excellent )

19 Dec 2020

Left by Workawayer (Gloria) for host

(Excellent )

17 Mar 2020

Left by Workawayer (naturelover38) for host

(Excellent )

9 Jan 2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Umberto)

Umberto was a great volunteer. Very helpful and understanding, even when asking him to do heavy work that was tiriing, since he knew it was important to get done he did it willingly. He is a hard working, friendly and nice to have around. Punctual and responsible. Highly reommend.

(Excellent )

16 Dec 2019

Left by Workawayer (Umberto) for host

my experience as a volunteer in Paraty was fantastic, thank you very much Lena for making me feel at ease and for having hosted me in a fantastic context. I loved working with a person passionate about their project without counting all the indications to take advantage of it of the beautiful Paraty cultural fun and with a unique nature. I left… read more

(Excellent )

29 Sep 2019

Left by Workawayer (Liliana) for host

Minha experiência com Lena foi muito boa! Senti nela uma pessoa bem organizada, muito clara na sua comunicação e que está disposta a olhar com carinho e acolher, na medida da sua possibilidade, as necessidades de quem recebe. Isso transpassa no modo como ela organiza as atividades proposta aos voluntários e no ambiente. O espaço em si tem ideias e… read more

(Excellent )

30 Aug 2019

Left by Workawayer (Natalia & Esteban) for host

Nuestra experiencia con Lena, fue Excelente, sin lugar a dudas la mejor de Brasil. Ella es clara con sus indicaciones ,te permite ser libre y creativo, Solo tiene que trabajar y ser honesto. Ella es una persona amorosa, y nos ha tratado de maravilla, su espacio es hermoso amplio, se sentirán muy cómodos, la vida en la posada y en Paraty es algo… read more

(Excellent )

1 Apr 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Jeremiah)

Jeremiah has many skills, and is very responsible, organized and punctual. He helped us mostly with sanding and painting but also with other miscellaneous maintenance jobs. He works best with guidance and someone to help him stay focused on the job and on priorities. He is very detail oriented and more suited to jobs that need to be done with… read more

(Very good )

5 Jul 2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Joao & Laura)

João e Laura são super gente boa! Super simpáticos, e respeitosos. Cuidaram muito bem do espaço colaborativo, e trabalharam com dedicação e seriedade. São independentes e conseguem completar os trabalhos sem muita supervisão. Fizeram trabalho de manutenção (lixar, vernizar), jardinagem (poda de cerca, cortar grama), limpeza geral e pintura, e… read more

(Excellent )

26 Sep 2017

Left by Workawayer (Emerson) for host

The Ecological House is a very beautiful place, very clean and cozy. Lena is very happy and energetic person. She is very talented instrument player too.
My job was basically gardening, but Lena was always giving jobs that we were confortable with.
It was a good stay.

(Very good )

30 Jul 2017

Left by Workawayer (Kelli) for host

Volunteering for Lena was so much fun! I enjoyed working in the garden and being able to use the food from the garden. I also enjoyed helping with the guests. I would highly recommend volunteering here. I felt at home and comfortable being there. Thank you for such a great experience Lena!

(Excellent )

15 Dec 2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Adriano )

Adriano is very friendly and cooperative. Always willing to help with any job no matter how strenuous. He did odd jobs around the house and garden as needed. He was sure to ask questions when he didn't understand or know how to do something, which is nice for ensuring things are done right. He could be a little more pro-active, making sure to keep… read more

(Very good )

4 Dec 2016

Left by Workawayer (Adriano ) for host

I spent almost 4 weeks with Lena. It was amazing to be there, I had time to know the city of Paraty and also she is involved in many events and aspects related to the Brazilian culture and its music and she can invite you to go to places and get the opportunity to go more deeply into the cultural scenario of Paraty. Related to the job, she has… read more

(Excellent )

12 Dec 2016

Left by Workawayer (Henrique ) for host

I spent 25 days in October with Lena and it was a very rewarding experience. She showed me around, introduced me to many people, and taught me sooo much.
Although I might not have been the best volunteer she had, I tried my best to help her as much as I could and she was very understanding. I look forward to staying with her again.

(Very good )

17 Oct 2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Katherine)

Katherine was wonderful company, very sweet and always in a good mood. Her energy is an inspiration and she is a good worker, putting in her best. I would have liked to have been able to give her more guidance so she could feel more useful, but she contributed with her lovely company in ways more valuable than the actual tasks. Always welcome in… read more

(Excellent )

17 Oct 2016

Left by Workawayer (Katherine) for host

I spent 2 weeks almost in Lenas place and if i could i would have stayed longer.I wish i had done more work than i did just to thank her for everything,but i can still come back for more hahaha.It was amazing to be there and get to know Paratys music scene that is bigger than i thought!I was coming from a complicated time in my life and had the… read more

(Excellent )

7 Oct 2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Holigueiton J. Mota)

Holly foi um ótimo voluntário, sempre disposto ajudar. Criativo, auto-direcionado e comunicativo. Trabalhou em várias coisas desde manutenção do jardim e horta, até pequenos trabalhos com madeira. Em algumas coisas precisa de orientação, mas também é criativo para dar o jeito dele! Recomendo! Aqui ele será sempre bem vindo!

(Excellent )

17 Sep 2016

Left by Workawayer (Holigueiton J. Mota) for host

Lena é uma pessoa muito aberta, também muito corrida, mas sempre se encontra tempo para estabelecer um boa relação. Ela é minha primeira anfitriã e fiquei muito contente de estar com ela por um mês. Conheci pessoas incríveis e especiais, pois ela sempre está recebendo mais workaways, e todo o lugar é lindo. Ela está sempre aberta para sair à noite… read more

(Very good )

6 Oct 2016

Left by Workawayer (Caroline) for host

Lena é uma guerrera da paz, e ela está engajada em várias áreas: educação, ecologia, cultura... cheia de energia e entusiasmo, abre as portas da sua linda casa e convida a ser parte de um lindo sonho que está sendo co-criado com diversos "workawayers". Muito flexível com os horários de trabalho, é um convite pra cada um oferecer o melhor de si e… read more

(Excellent )

9 Sep 2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Bárbara Suemy)

Barbara! Que saudades flor! Volte sempre viu! Sua ajuda foi muito bom e sua energia positiva e sempre alegre uma inspiração. Bons ventos e viagens!

(Excellent )

9 Sep 2016

Left by Workawayer (Bárbara Suemy) for host

Lena é uma mulher maravilhosa e boladora de projetos incríveis, visto a sua casa que é uma obra de arte!! :) Foram muito bons os dias com ela, ajudando na limpeza da casa para hóspedes e no jardim da casa, onde tem frutas, verduras e ervas, uma delícia! Também trabalhei em projetos educacionais em que a Lena está envolvida e foi muito bom! A… read more

(Excellent )

10 Jun 2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Vitor)

Wonderful good spirited and hardworking volunteer. It was a pleasure having Vitor around, both fun and productive!

(Excellent )

14 Mar 2016

Left by Workawayer (Vitor) for host

I've stayed 2weeks and a half at Lena's place. We spend a really great time there with the other workawayers, there are many things to do, I've learn lots of new things, Lena has lot of ideas and projects going on. She was also an incridible host, helping us, guiding us, and providing us a really good experience at her beautiful house. All the… read more

(Excellent )

10 Jun 2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Katie)

Katie was my first workawayer. She is a trooper! I gave her all sorts of tough tasks and not a complaint was heard! I enjoyed having her company and good humor. Hope to see her again someday.

(Excellent )

23 Mar 2016

Left by Workawayer (Katie) for host

I stayed with Lena back in December (sorry for the late review!), and had a wonderful time. I am also from Oregon, so it was great to connect with her. She is very warm and inviting, taking us to events in town and giving great suggestions of places to visit. The work was laborious, but enjoyable and there were many tasks to chose from. Hours… read more

(Excellent )

10 Jun 2016

Left by host for Workawayer (endycool)

Thanks David! It was wonderful having you! Still haven't finished the lights but as soon as we do, we will post a photo! Hope you are enjoying your new adventures! I really appreciated your independence and creativity! The lights are beautiful! Can't wait to finish :)

(Excellent )

18 May 2016

Left by Workawayer (endycool) for host

We stayed with Lena for 17 days. It was our first workaway experience and it was really nice!. Lena putted together a list of tasks and then she let us choose which ones we prefer according to our skills and interests. I focused mainly on installing lights in her garden, and making lamps for those lights. I was a little ambitious, it was a lot of… read more

(Excellent )

10 May 2016

Left by Workawayer (Amy) for host

I spent one week with Lena and loved it in Paraty! She was very welcoming and relaxed, giving me different options for work. So i ended up sanding and staining some wood, building garden signs and planting seeds.
The accommodation was lovely too- a bed with a partition curtain in her house.
She also helped me get involved with different… read more

(Excellent )

27 Apr 2016

Left by Workawayer (Christian) for host

I stayed with Lena for roughly 12 days and it was a fabulous experience. She an extremely trust worthy person with nothing but love to give. The amount of work she asked for in exchange for accommodation was more than fair. For anyone looking for a peaceful get away, with some enjoyable garden work in a nice little pocket of Paraty, Brazil, this… read more

(Excellent )

2 Apr 2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Karooooo)

Lena was very helpful putting together a web site in wordpress for our school project. She stayed with me for nearly two weeks. Communication was a little difficult, but in the end we had a nice time.

(Very good )

5 Feb 2016

Left by Workawayer (Karooooo) for host

I stayed with Lena for a week building a website for a local Waldorf school. From the beginning, they set a meeting with me to exchange the ideas and decide what and how the website should work. Lena constantly coordinated all communications between the initiative group so the whole process was very productive and did not take long. Besides that,… read more

(Excellent )

23 Mar 2016

Left by Workawayer (Clarisse) for host

I spent 10days at Lena's house. I really enjoy being there. It was my first workaway and it was an amazing experience!

(Excellent )

11 Mar 2016

Left by Workawayer (Carlos Eduardo) for host

I had a great time in Paraty working at Lena's house. She is a very nice, open minded and fun host. It was common to eat together, take us to cultural events in town or have nice conversations. The house is beautiful and has a cool environment, very light. The work is fun as there is a lot of different tasks that can be done and I was free to… read more

(Excellent )

10 Jan 2016

Left by Workawayer (John) for host

Stayed with Lena for 6 days. Her and Philipe are very nice people. I helped out doing a bit of painting, housework, and gardening for them. You usually work around 3 to 4 hours. The work is not very hard plus you get to stay in a really awesome house with a private room. The kitchen is also fully equipped. The house is 15 minutes walking to a… read more

(Excellent )

17 Dec 2015

Left by Workawayer (Triin) for host

I stayed at Lena's only for 6 days but regardless the short time, Lena and Philipe welcomed me with opened hands and made my first workaway experience very enjoyable. Work lasted usually around 3-4h, was very flexible and varied from weeding and planting to painting and building. Acommodation is very comfortable, we had private rooms with… read more

(Excellent )

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