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Farming at Chapada da Diamantina, Brazil

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  • Last activity: 28 Mar 2024

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 3 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    I've moved from being a rancher in the south of Minas Gerais state, and got a small farm in Bahia, at Chapada da Diamantina.
    Now preparing the soil to plant coffee.
    There's also chickens, fruit trees and a whole farm to manage.
    The idea of hosting volunteers is use these opportunities to plant more trees, make more seedlings, help improving the guesthouse and the garden and also giving me a hand on everyday work.

    The farm is 10km from Piatã (20.000 inhabitants) town. Around 2h drive from Vale do Capão, Palmeiras and Igatu, and 1:30h drive from Mucugê.
    I live here by myself, but am surrounded by a great community of coffee farmers, where the volunteers can also get to know.

    There are two houses at the farm. You can either stay at the guesthouse (2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, kitchen and livingroom), or at the guestroom in the main house if the other one is full.
    You will be resposible for cleaning the place you're living at. Bedroom, bathroom, livingroom and kitchen. Also, the bed sheets and towels. I'll provide the cleaning products.

    To get here by plane/bus:
    From Salvador: get a bus to Seabra (9-10h) or a direct bus to Piatã.
    From Palmeira (Capão) or Lençóis: take the van to Seabra and another van to Piatã.
    From Vitória da Conquista there's a van that comes every week. About 6h trip by van.

    On day off, we can arrange to travel around the region. Chapada da Diamantina National Park is HUGE and there's a lot to do around!

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    I moved here early 2023 because I fell in love with the region. The culture, the people, the waterfalls, caves, trails, everything.
    So I believe that not only can be an amazing experience and exchange of knowlodge and culture between myself and you, but also you'll love the region!

  • Help

    Help

    I look for a pair of hands to help at the farm. We'll work together planting, taking care of the crops and everyday fixing. Yep... Things always need a fix at a farm.

    I also need some good pictures and videos.

    So if you want to get your hands full of dirt and morning dew, while drinking coffee with a amazing view and live on a nice cosy small town, you're the person I'm looking for.

    There's no fixed schedule, but no laziness as well.
    To be strong, have farming experience, know how to drive a tractor, etc are NOT required. But remember that work at a farm sometimes is demanding and heavy. So to have a good physical health is kind of basic.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Portuguese: Fluent
    Spanish: Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    There are two houses at the farm. You can either stay at the guesthouse (2 bedrooms, 4 beds, 1 bathroom, kitchen and living room), or at the guestroom in the main house.

    You will be resposible for cleaning the place you're living at. Bedroom, bathroom, livingroom and kitchen. Also, the bed sheets and towels. I'll provide the cleaning products.

    I'll provide two meals a day.
    Usually breakfast and lunch. But it can arranged between us.
    I usually go to town one or twice a week to buy groceries. You're welcome to join and buy anything you want/need as well.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    In a 15km radius you'll be able to go to waterfalls, trails, moutain summit, cave painting.
    In a 150km radius, you can get to the park and all it's main attractions. I'll be happy to join you and guide you! =)

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    Internet is by radio, not very fast, but good enough for video calls without interruptions. There's a worktable at the guest house, but feel free to work from the hammock.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    There's plenty of space for parking!

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    It's not fixed. It may rain, or be too hot. So we work when we can.

Host ref number: 261257346271

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