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Host rating
60 %
Last replied
27 Mar 2024
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Description
We are a certified organic and biodynamic farm located in South Brazil in the small city call Angelina, one hour from the capital Florianópolis. We are growing a wide range of different vegetables, baby leaves, herbs, "PANCs", fruits and flowers. We sell at the markets, directly for Chefs and delivery.
In 2018 we start receiving tourists , we have chales to rent, and a small bistro downtown where we serve a farmtotable menu. We make everything we use here like iogurt, farm cheese, bread, jelly, “ de leite”.
We are located in a beautiful area of 98 hectares, most of native forest. A 20 minutes from de city, here is a quiet place where we can hear the sounds of nature while we work. We have lakes, springs, rivulets, and also birds and butterflies. The plantations are small refuges scattered in the middle of the forest.
We are a non smoking place.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learning is part of our routine. The day-to-day life on the farm is very dynamic and in are always new things to learn.
Volunteers that stay for three months or more could learn the whole process of agriculture, from seed production to harvest.
Help
We are looking for people to help in the daily routine of the farm. The main help required is prepare vegetables, baby leaves and strawberries to sale, caring for animals, watering plants, and helping at the vegetables garden. Sometimes we also need some help with tourist.
Languages spoken
Spanish: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
English: Intermediate
Accommodation
Volunteers stay in a house equipped with full kitchen, bathrooms and washing machine. We can receive about 2 people each month. We provide the basic ingredients (vegetables, rice, eggs, flour, coffee, etc) but volunteers needs to cook for themselves.
What else ...
We are located in the hills of Santa Catarina, a region of rural tourism, with waterfalls and trails and 47 km from Florianópolis. On the main road, from the access to the farm are 2 km of ground road, there are no buses.
To arrive here is necessary to go to Rancho Queimado, where are a bus station.
We can pick volunteers up at the bus station, every Saturday afternoon, but is necessary to schedule two days before.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week. We work at the weekend, so volunteers have two days free during the week.
Host ref number: 199964161194
Feedback (25)
5 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Katerina) for host
Very bad communication from the first time. Me and my friend, arrived there after 15 hours of traveling and nobody came to welcome us. The same day I felt very sick with high fever and the host told us we had to leave because I couldn't stay there without working. We were planning to stay there for 2 weeks so we left without an option. Also, the… read more
29 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Ryan) for host
This was an incredible experience for me. I'd been in Brazil for five months already in more urban areas, but I wanted to explore more of the inside of the country. The host was amazing, the farm manager was awesome. I wanted an immersive experience and I got it! The work hours were the right balance of challenging and relaxed. Every day I learned… read more
26 Jan 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Thiago)
Passamos ótimos momentos com o Thiago no sitio, sempre alegre e comunicativo. Se adaptou facilmente ao pequeno grupo de voluntários e se integrou nas regras da casa. Por estar iniciando no Workaway, ainda não tem muita experiência nos trabalhos principalmente mais fortes que uma fazenda exige, mas percebemos seu interesse crescendo a cada dia. Com… read more
(Excellent
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24 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Thiago) for host
Deonir, Tatiana and Tiago are an amazing family. All of them are kind, polite, patient, happy and caring. Even the workers from their farm are incredible people with a really good energy, specially Ademar and Fernando.
I stayed there three weeks and I had an outstanding experience in their beautiful farm. The work sometimes is hard, but it's… read more
I stayed there three weeks and I had an outstanding experience in their beautiful farm. The work sometimes is hard, but it's… read more
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5 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Katerina) for host
Very bad communication from the first time. Me and my friend, arrived there after 15 hours of traveling and nobody came to welcome us. The same day I felt very sick with high fever and the host told us we had to leave because I couldn't stay there without working. We were planning to stay there for 2 weeks so we left without an option. Also, the… read more
29 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Ryan) for host
This was an incredible experience for me. I'd been in Brazil for five months already in more urban areas, but I wanted to explore more of the inside of the country. The host was amazing, the farm manager was awesome. I wanted an immersive experience and I got it! The work hours were the right balance of challenging and relaxed. Every day I learned… read more
26 Jan 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Thiago)
Passamos ótimos momentos com o Thiago no sitio, sempre alegre e comunicativo. Se adaptou facilmente ao pequeno grupo de voluntários e se integrou nas regras da casa. Por estar iniciando no Workaway, ainda não tem muita experiência nos trabalhos principalmente mais fortes que uma fazenda exige, mas percebemos seu interesse crescendo a cada dia. Com… read more
(Excellent
)
24 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Thiago) for host
Deonir, Tatiana and Tiago are an amazing family. All of them are kind, polite, patient, happy and caring. Even the workers from their farm are incredible people with a really good energy, specially Ademar and Fernando.
I stayed there three weeks and I had an outstanding experience in their beautiful farm. The work sometimes is hard, but it's… read more
I stayed there three weeks and I had an outstanding experience in their beautiful farm. The work sometimes is hard, but it's… read more
4 Sep 2021
Left by Workawayer (Eliana) for host
Estive por 3 semanas no sítio e foram semanas de grandes aprendizados com a terra e um pouco também na cozinha. O local é lindo e gostei muito da energia viva que tem lá, é maravilhosa! O trabalho as vezes é bem puxado, mas eu fiz tranquila e sempre curtindo. O ritmo é dinâmico e cada dia temos uma coisa diferente para fazer, era divertido. Tive… read more
10 Jun 2021
Left by Workawayer (Guillaume & Amrita) for host
We spent a month at this project and we had a great time here. Italiano is kind and wise and we learned a lot about plants, animals and farming; knowledge that would be useful to us in the future when we have our own farm. It was awesome having fresh fruits and veggies straight from the garden every day. The work sometimes was hard but only… read more
14 Mar 2021
Left by Workawayer (Fanny & Juan Pedro) for host
Esa familia muy entusiasta nos compartió su experiencia y nos inició a la agricultura biodinamica, que fue una gran descubierta para nosotros ! Consejamos ese lugar para voluntarios que ya tienen experiencia y disciplina, autonomía, que quieran aprender haciendo esfuerzo. El lugar es mágico, abundante y pudimos disfrutar plenamente de la… read more
31 Jan 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Fanny & Juan Pedro)
Juan Pedro e Fanny estiveram conosco por um mês e foi uma ótima experiência tê-los conosco. Nos ajudaram muito na colheita, nas hortas e pomares. Além disso, com suas habilidades artísticas ajudaram a deixar o sítio mais bonito. Também tivemos ótimos momentos juntos. São muito simpáticos e amorosos. Somos muito agradecidos e sentimos saudades.
(Excellent
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4 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Leon)
It was a very nice experience have Leon with us. He help a lot, at the garden, with animals and preparing baby leaves for the market. We also had a good time together, and coffee! Thank you Leon so much for your help. We miss you!
(Excellent
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5 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Marion) for host
J'ai passé deux mois avec Deonir, Tatiana et Tiago. Une expérience inoubliable ! Le travail dans cette ferme m'a permis d'en apprendre encore plus ! Sur la culture de salade et autres fruits et légumes, sur les animaux également. L'ambiance avec les employés est géniale ! Ce fut un réel plaisir de partager ce temps avec vous tous , encore merci et… read more
11 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Marion)
Marion ficou dois meses conosco e foi uma ótima experiência conviver com ela. Durante este tempo tivemos varias atividades diferentes, nas hortas, nos pomares e no jardim e outras de rotina como higienizar baby leaves e cuidar dos animais. Ela nos ajudou em tudo que foi necessário sempre alegre, positiva e simpática. Também tem bastante… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Violeta)
Somos muito gratos por ter recebido Violeta aqui no sítio. Ficou conosco um mês e nos ajudou muito em tudo que foi necessário, nas hortas, pomares, preparo de baby leaves e om os animais. Ela também é muito simpática e comunicativa o que deixou a experiência de convívio ainda mais agradável.
(Excellent
)
9 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Violeta) for host
Yo estoy muito agradecida de todo lo vivido en esta fazenda, en la cual pude gozar de una bella y mágica energía, la que nace tanto de su salvaje naturaleza, como de la buena vibra y linda energía que le aportan sus custodios humanos.
Deonir con quien trabajamos codo a codo, o bueno intentamos seguírle el ritmo (:D), siempre nos mantuvo… read more
Deonir con quien trabajamos codo a codo, o bueno intentamos seguírle el ritmo (:D), siempre nos mantuvo… read more
30 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Gabriel Ericson) for host
I spent a month here and it was a really good time. The work is always different and you never know what you'll do the next day, so you never get bored. The landscape is exuberant, the waterfall delicious, the horse-riding precious, the food tasty and the people so friendly and welcoming. Thank you Deonir for this oportunity and for the attention… read more
25 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Gabriel Ericson)
Gabriel foi um excelente voluntário aqui. Sempre pontual e disposto a ajudar em qualquer tarefa que precisamos. Ele cuidou bem dos animais e ajudou nos pomares, pomares e limpeza das folhas de bebê. Além disso, ele é muito simpático e uma boa companhia. Estamos muito gratos por este mês que passamos conosco.
(Excellent
)
6 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Mario Renato & Camila Tavore ) for host
Tivemos uma experiencia fantastica.
Aprendemos muito e fizemos excelentes amizades.
Trata-se de um ambiente familiar muito serio para o cumprimento das tarefas, porem super descontraido nas horas de folga.
So temos a agradecer pelas duas semanas vividas com voces.
Aprendemos muito e fizemos excelentes amizades.
Trata-se de um ambiente familiar muito serio para o cumprimento das tarefas, porem super descontraido nas horas de folga.
So temos a agradecer pelas duas semanas vividas com voces.
5 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Mario Renato & Camila Tavore )
Só temos a agradecer ao casal Mário e Camila pelo tempo que estiveram conosco. Sempre dispostos a aprender, aprenderam rápido e nos ajudaram em tudo que precisamos, desde o plantio até a colheita e preparo das baby Leaves para venda. Também são alegres e comunicativos e foi muito agradável conviver com eles nestas duas semanas. Gratidão!
(Very good
)
3 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Walid & Gaetana)
Walid é simpático, comunicativo e inteligente. Tem habilidades na cozinha e conhecimento de culinária vegana. Infelizmente não se adaptou aos trabalhos de rotina no sítio, onde precisamos de ajuda dos voluntários.
(Good
)
20 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Brian) for host
Dioner has a really cool thing going for himself and his family. They are setting up a serious farm to table situation with gorgeous chalets and an impressive restaurant building on site. They like volunteers being on time to work every morning and taking their work seriously.
The accommodations are rustic but sufficient. I unfortunately was… read more
The accommodations are rustic but sufficient. I unfortunately was… read more
14 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Nicolas) for host
We stayed 5 weeks on the farm and thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity! The area is absolutely beautiful, and we learned a lot about farming and caring for animals. The farm location is quite remote, but we had everything we needed. We loved being able to cook our meals with fresh produce from the garden, and enjoyed practicing yoga, reading, and… read more
29 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Malo) for host
Sorry for the late feedback!
I stayed 2 weeks in Italiano's farm, and it was a great time! Him and his wife look like really involved in this project. This devotion is a good source of motivation when you wake up early in the morning, and I actually enjoy it even though this is normally absolutely not my habits! I kinda prefer waking up for… read more
I stayed 2 weeks in Italiano's farm, and it was a great time! Him and his wife look like really involved in this project. This devotion is a good source of motivation when you wake up early in the morning, and I actually enjoy it even though this is normally absolutely not my habits! I kinda prefer waking up for… read more
22 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer (Marcelo ) for host
Deonir e Tatiana são pessoas muito boas que sempre estão dispostos a explicar todo o processo de sua fazenda, desde a parte do plantio até o processo de distribuição dos produtos colhidos na horta. Fiquei 3 semanas na fazenda e ficaria mais tempo se pudesse. O lugar é lindo! Sua propriedade fica no meio de uma floresta nativa onde você tem… read more
10 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer (Alison & Kristian) for host
Queremos agradecer a Dionir y Tatiana por darnos la oportunidad de compartir esta linda experiencia. Estuvimos un poco mas de dos semanas donde pudimos aprender un poco mas sobre la agricultura Biodinamica, estar mas cerca de la naturaleza y los animales y sobre todo compartir gratos momentos con el grupo humano Giuliano,Mateo y Guillermo que… read more
30 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Neila) for host
I stayed on this farm for 2 weeks. I helped with the irrigation, harvest, I fed the birds (chickens, geese, turkeys), and also helped to wash the leaves before being sold. Deonir and Tatiana are very hardworking people. Their property is located in a beautiful place in a small town called Angelina. I ate pretty healthily there, vegetarian meals… read more
17 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Alanna & Anthony) for host
We stayed for two wonderful weeks here, where we enjoyed a great range of opportunities to volunteer our time and energy to assist Deonir and Tatiana with their beautiful business.
Nestled between hills, this farm is a treasure of solitude and refreshing, rural life. The daily activities that needed to be completed varied from day to day,… read more
Nestled between hills, this farm is a treasure of solitude and refreshing, rural life. The daily activities that needed to be completed varied from day to day,… read more
13 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Allen & Karen) for host
Working here was a very enriching experience for us. First of all, we were able to learn about biodynamic agriculture, a completely new concept for us; Deonir and Tatiana are always open to explain about the concepts of this method and the work that is being done in the farm. Deonir was a university teacher, so naturally he was always teaching us… read more
19 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Kleber) for host
There is too little space to describe all I have learned in these 15 days stay here. Therefore, I will tell you what most enchanted me in the period. First, it is a beautiful landscape, a producing farm in the middle of a native jungle, with fertile and well cared soils. Second, it is conduced by really knowledgeable and caring people, that love… read more
15 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Paul & Lise) for host
Great time spend in this beautiful farm and with beautiful people. It's a place wher you can learn a lot about biodynamic farming. Hard to leave this place. Thank you for your joy Deonir Tatiana and Tiago ! Hope to see you again one day !
8 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Pedro)
Nos ajudou muito! Prestativo, pontual, interessado, rapidamente aprendeu o trabalho e foi de grande ajuda tanto na plantação como no cuidado com os animais. Gratidão Pedro! Volte quando quiser.
(Excellent
)
25 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (Pedro) for host
Excelente experiência! Obrigado por tudo! São uma excelente família, foram bastante acolhedores e foi uma incrível experiência. Aprendi muito sobre biodinâmica, hortas orgânicas e antroposofia. Vou sentir falta da comida fresquinha em excelente qualidade. Existe uma horta comunitária, e temos a possibilidade de colher e cozinhar. Já sinto saudades… read more
16 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Guilherme & Camila)
Foi uma ótima experiência ter Guilherme e Camila aqui no da Terra. Ficaram um mês conosco e nos ajudaram muito tanto nas atividades de rotina, como fazer pão e iogurte, alimentar animais e cuidar da irrigação das plantas, como nos projetos de pomares. Sentimos sua falta. Voltem quando quiserem!
(Excellent
)
9 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (Guilherme & Camila) for host
Ficamos um mês no da Terra e foi um momento de muito aprendizado. Fizemos pão, iogurte, plantamos, colhemos, fizemos canteiros, cuidamos dos animais. Conhecemos a biodinâmica e a antroposofia, que nos proporcionaram conhecimentos valiosos. Comemos das melhores verduras e legumes, que eram colhidos da horta ao lado da casa dos voluntários.
Fomos… read more
Fomos… read more
30 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Carolina & Katherina )
Carol and Kathy was really helpful at the farm. They work hard and always happy. We spend a great time together! They also bring a little bit of their own art at the farm, helping painting and drawing some beautiful display.
(Excellent
)
5 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Paul & Mélanie)
We had very great time with Paul and Mélanie here. They were very good workers, helping in everything we needed, feeding animals, planting, harvering, cooking and building, we even build a great fence for the chickens together. They had already experience with animals and we learned a lot with them.
We are so grateful. Hope to see them again!
We are so grateful. Hope to see them again!
(Excellent
)
5 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Marinez & Giuliano)
Marinez e Giuliano são pessoas incríveis! Foi muito bom conviver com eles aqui no sítio. Sempre abertos a aprender nos ajudaram muito nas atividades de rotina, como alimentar os animais, cuidar das plantas, cozinhar, tirar leite; e também na produção, plantando, cuidando da horta, colhendo e preparando alimentos para a entrega.
Esperamos vê-los… read more
Esperamos vê-los… read more
(Excellent
)
5 Apr 2017
Left by Workawayer (Marinez & Giuliano) for host
Essa foi a nossa primeira experiência no workaway como voluntários e foi muito melhor do que esperávamos.
A recepção foi ótima, Tati e Deonir são ótimos anfitriões, nos ensinaram muitas coisas, com paciência e dedicação. Fizemos pão, iogurte, queijos, muita comida boa, com alimentos frescos, e aprendemos a tirar leite das vacas, plantar, colher,… read more
A recepção foi ótima, Tati e Deonir são ótimos anfitriões, nos ensinaram muitas coisas, com paciência e dedicação. Fizemos pão, iogurte, queijos, muita comida boa, com alimentos frescos, e aprendemos a tirar leite das vacas, plantar, colher,… read more
4 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Simon & Daniel)
Simon and Daniel was really nice company for us and the volunteers. They are hard workers and help us with everything that we needed and they also cook very well. We had a great time together! We expect see them soon.
(Excellent
)
18 Mar 2017
Left by Workawayer (Simon & Daniel) for host
Deonir and his family are really nice and kind people. The work was interesting and we could learn a lot. We milked the cows, feed the animals, made adobe, harvested vegetables etc.. We always had fresh and delicious food from the own garden. We made cheese, yoghurt and baked bread. It was very nice with the other worawayers we met there and we… read more
