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Description
Hi, we are Katharina, Luciano and our two sons (3 and 11 years), a german-brazilian family. We built our guest house in a paradisiacal environment in Paraty.
It is an eco guesthouse and a place of nature, plantation and arts. Characterized by an creative and familiar atmosphere. The location consists of four independent chalets for renting and our house. We receive lots of guest from all over the world.
We are entrepreneurs, musicians, social workers, gardeners, nature lovers, writers, creative and adventurous people dedicated to live an active and free life close to nature. We are a friendly, open minded, responsible and confident family happy to share our piece of paradise with you!!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Teaching
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The travellers will love our place!! Its full of nature, culture and autentic lifestyle. You can learn about plantation, nature and organic alimentation. Depending on the session you will get to kno diferent plants, fruits and herbs.
You can learn about construction and sustainable ways of building. As well as about brazilian culture and lifing. On top the region around Paraty is a paradise!!! So many things to explore in your free time.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
At the moment we need special help for CHILDCARE. taking care of our three year old boy, playing with him and accompanying the schoolwork of our 12 year old boy.
It Wood be great if you speak some German or Portugiesisch
Also there is some work like organizing the houses, some construction work, as well as marketing like creating content for social media. This will depend on your skills and interest.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
Accommodation
The volunteer (one solo traveler or a couple) will stay in a little room with terrace just next to the forest. You have acess to bathroom and kitchen.
Normally we would have lunch together with the volunteers. Breakfast and dinner the volunteers prepare by themselves. We offer you all the basic food for preperation!
We need volunteers who like children and are easy going, responsibel and well organized. Please notice that its a nature place, that means that there can be heat, mosquitos, humity, dirt and lot of pure and beautiful nature!
We are located 8 km outside the city center of Paraty, 2-3 km away from 5 beautiful beaches (30-45 minutes walk) and 6 km away from a gorgeous waterfall. There're frequently buses anywhere!! We are located 300 meters away from the bus stop.
What else ...
it is located in a rural and peaceful area, on a steep hill 50 m above sea level just 300 meters away from the main street. Situated 8 km outside of the World Heritage town of Paraty and 2 km away from the idyllic fisher village "Praia Grande". Within 30 min walking distance (2 km) there are 5 amazing beaches, restaurants (just opend during the day), natural pools and viewpoints. You can reach this destination by car, by walking, by bike, by bus or by our transfer service.
The 2 km distant fisher village Praia Grande offers: grocery, bakery, restaurants, fishmongers and a wonderful beach for swimming. There you can charter a boat and explore the most beautiful beaches of Paraty bay, cross over in 5 min to the Island Araújo or rent a canoe and paddle to lonesome beaches.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (8)
Communication with Katharina and Luciano went very well
Luciano introduced us to local flora and music and Katharina delighted us with traditional dishes after work
With great care with us, we were able to work alongside them to maintain the gardens
Thank you for this beautiful week!!
We helped Luciano in building a house, did some work in the garden and helped out with childcare. Kalu and Nilo are two very cool and lovely children.
When we spend time after the work we really enjoyed hanging out with you… read more
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Communication with Katharina and Luciano went very well
Luciano introduced us to local flora and music and Katharina delighted us with traditional dishes after work
With great care with us, we were able to work alongside them to maintain the gardens
Thank you for this beautiful week!!
We helped Luciano in building a house, did some work in the garden and helped out with childcare. Kalu and Nilo are two very cool and lovely children.
When we spend time after the work we really enjoyed hanging out with you… read more
Pintamos una pared con alguna flora y fauna nativa, ellos fueron muy atentos con… read more
Thank you very much for your help! You're… read more
Mizgin is such a great person with a really big big heart, always an open ear and a smile on the face! Mizgin is a professional musician with a lot of life experience! She teached my six year old son… read more
I learned a song in Portuguese..Cio da terra (Milton Nascimento). Luciano is… read more
