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Welcome to Sítio Novos Nativos
Some places are not really “places”.
They are invitations.
Sítio Novos Nativos is a small regenerative land project in the south of Brazil, surrounded by hills, trees, foggy mornings, birds, dogs, gardens, unfinished dreams and many things waiting to be built by good hands.
This is not a polished retreat center.
It is not a hotel pretending to be spiritual.
It is a living, breathing, slightly wild project part farm, part creative laboratory, part community experiment, part forest school, part beautiful chaos.
Here, we are slowly creating a space where people can remember how to live closer to the Earth.
We work with agroforestry, gardening, natural building, carpentry, landscaping, ecological design, food, culture, art and community life. Some days we plant trees. Some days we build with wood, stone, clay or whatever the land gives us. Some days we cook together, clean, fix things, take care of the dogs, open trails, prepare gardens or simply try to make the place more beautiful than it was yesterday.
The project was created by me hahah Pedro, i am a architect, builder, dreamer and earth-lover who believes that architecture should not only create houses, but new ways of inhabiting the planet.
Over the years, the land has received travelers and volunteers from many different countries. Each person leaves something behind: a wall, a garden bed, a song, a recipe, a bench, a friendship, a memory, a small piece of their soul hidden somewhere between the trees.
We are looking for people who are independent, respectful, curious, practical and open-hearted. People who don’t mind getting their hands dirty, who understand that community life is made of both magic and dishes to wash. Yes, enlightenment is beautiful, but the compost bucket still needs to be emptied.
You may enjoy this place if you like:
nature and simple living
dogs, forests and fire circles
building, planting and creating
meaningful conversations
cultural exchange
mornings with mist over the valley
learning by doing
being part of something still growing
Here, you are not just a volunteer.
You become part of the story.
The dream is to create a living example of regeneration a place where humans, plants, animals, technology, creativity and community can coexist in a more intelligent and beautiful way.
If you feel called to help build, plant, cook, create, repair, imagine and participate in this little experiment of future, you are welcome.
Come as a traveler.
Leave as part of the land. -
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
Light maintenance
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Interests
Culture
Movies & TV
Self development
Technology
Sustainability
Politics / Social justice
Pets
Farming
Books
History
Art & design
DIY & crafts
Plant care
Music
Gardening
Cooking & food
Architecture
Hitchhiking
Drawing & painting
Carpentry
Astronomy
Animals
Nature
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UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travellers who come to Sítio Novos Nativos will have the opportunity to experience a deeper and more authentic side of southern Brasil, not only as tourists, but as participants in daily life, nature, community and local culture.
They can learn about permaculture, agroforestry, gardening, bioconstruction and ecological design, while helping us care for the land and understand how a regenerative project is built little by little, through observation, patience and hands-on practice.
The region also offers beautiful cultural and natural experiences. Volunteers may have the chance to visit nearby places such as Ametista do Sul, known for its amethyst mines and underground tunnels; Iraí, with its thermal waters and river landscapes; and Salto do Yucumã, the biggest longitudinal waterfall in the world.
This exchange is also a way to connect with the history of the south of Brazil: its rural traditions, native biomes, indigenous presence, immigrant cultures, local food, regional ways of living and the relationship between people and land.
From time to time, there may also be opportunities to learn about traditional forest medicines and sacred ceremonial practices, such as rapé, ayahuasca and other native medicines, always with respect, care and cultural sensitivity. Participation in any ceremony is completely optional and separate from the volunteer work. The intention is never tourism of the sacred, but respectful learning and connection.
More than anything, travellers can benefit from slowing down, being in nature, making new friends, sharing stories around the fire, learning practical skills and becoming part of a project that is still growing.
Here, the cultural exchange is not only about learning from a place.
It is about being changed by it. -
Help
At this stage, the kind of help we need is simple, grounded and very important: we are looking for people who can help us keep the land alive, beautiful and well cared for.
The main tasks are connected to the daily rhythm of the place: keeping the gardens clean, removing leaves, organizing vegetable beds, watering plants, pruning trees, taking care of pathways, helping with compost, maintaining common areas, cleaning, organizing tools and paying attention to the small details that make a living space feel cared for.
This is not about heavy construction work or extreme farm labor. It is more about presence, consistency and sensitivity. We need people who understand that plants are alive, gardens need daily eyes, and a beautiful place does not stay beautiful by magic although sometimes it tries.
You may help with:
cleaning leaves from gardens and paths
keeping vegetable gardens organized
watering and caring for plants
pruning small trees and branches
maintaining outdoor spaces
helping with compost and organic matter
keeping shared areas clean and tidy
organizing tools and materials
noticing what needs care before it becomes a problem
The bioconstruction side of the project exists, of course — and it is a whole universe of its own. But at the moment, it does not depend entirely on volunteers. Natural building activities may happen when the timing, materials and people are right, but the main help we need now is with the everyday care of the land.
We are especially happy to receive people who are responsible, attentive, independent and willing to create a good daily routine. Someone who can see a garden full of leaves and think: “I know what to do.” Someone who understands that taking care of small things is also part of building something big.
Here, care is work.
Attention is work.
Beauty is work.
And the land answers very quickly when it feels respected. -
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
Spanish: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
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Accommodation
Individual/couple Tent, with single or double beds, our tents are confortable and nice, it might be possible to arrange something as single rooms also, get in touch to organize it better.
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What else ...
Once we live in a really small town there's always time to go to a waterfall or spend time with friends, at town you shall find pretty much anything u need and a lot of delicious meals.
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A little more information
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Internet access
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Limited internet access
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We have pets
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We are smokers
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Can host families
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Space for parking camper vans
Possible
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Can possibly accept pets
If your pet is pet friendly you can do it!
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How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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My animals / pets
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Luisa come to stay 2 weeks and at the end it was 3 months, of apreciation, dedication and evolution, she took care of the gardens diligently, and helped around always when requested, doesnt matter if the job was to take more than half of … read more
Very nice person to have around.
Thank you for helping me improve my English. I wish you the best! A hug, my friend.
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Luisa come to stay 2 weeks and at the end it was 3 months, of apreciation, dedication and evolution, she took care of the gardens diligently, and helped around always when requested, doesnt matter if the job was to take more than half of … read more
Very nice person to have around.
Thank you for helping me improve my English. I wish you the best! A hug, my friend.
un lieu très apaisant avec toutes sortes de plante, arbre à fruits etc..
je souhaite beaucoup de courage à pedro et un grand merci à lui et ses grand parents ! obliiigadoooo !
I understand that you might have expected more fellow volunteers, but the intimacy of your experience with just one other girl during the first week seems to have created … read more
we were expecting to stay with a lot of other volunteers but we soon noticed that that's not the case and we spent the first week with just one more girl, but we were very happy about that :)
it was a very calm and beautiful place and for moments you were completely alone with nature. a lot of times … read more
I'm sorry I couldn't be around during the weekdays, but I'm grateful that my friends and grandparents were there to keep you company and … read more
Pedro is very laid-back and humorous, easy to hang out … read more
Super recomendado este lugar, estas … read more
Good talker, and friend, we've created a truly friendship after his volunteering, its a person whos worth taking for you life.
Vocês são demais, foi um prazer te-los aqui, voltem sempre que … read more
She stayed here for couple of months i guess and at the end it was like saying good bye to a family member, she has so much energy and good heart that makes you feel inspired.
We miss you here, come back when you can!
See you when i see you hahaha <3
Ela passou e nós deixou muito amor em forma de arte, paredes ganharam uma camada extra de amor com seus desenhos <3
É muito bom receber gente assim, vale muito!
Vc vai sempre ter um lugar pra voltar aqui no sul ^^"
The exchanges were awesome, i could even learn a little bit of french by talking to them.
We worked a lot together, and also share lots of information and perspectives about our countries, lifes experiences, and everything else...
They're very handy capable and on to anykind of … read more
