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Hello,
We are Laura from Brazil, David from Spain and our little children Paz ( 3 yrs) and Valentin (1 year).
Almost 2 years ago we moved from Portugal to Brazil, specifically to the surroundings of a village called Sapucai-Mirim, located in the Serra da Mantiqueira region, "The mountain who cries", the original name given for the indigenous inhabitants. These definition came because of the abundance of mineral water that happens in this area.
That was one of the main reasons for us to move here, to live in a place where our family can grow without a lack of water.
Our piece of land is truly a sanctuary where the nature remains in a quite pristine state.
The whole land is surrounded by native trees and there are no roads around, just silence and the sound of nature (waterfall, birds and frogs)
We got stunning and open views to the mountain on the front, as well as a natural waterfall and a lake with its own spring water.
The last owner planted a bunch of fruit trees and there is a huge plantation of bananas which are already giving a lot of delicious aliments depending on the season: goaiava, peech, mango, orange, avocado, lemon, jabuticaba...
Last year we have launched a line of natural remedies, called Pury Apothecarium, so we have a laboratory in our place where we produce for the pharmacy. Our goal is to be able to cultivate all of our raw material outside and inside of the green house.
We also already started some lines of veggies but our goal is to produce more food and to have some animals.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
House sitting
Interests
Farming
Sustainability
Politics / Social justice
Self development
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Camping
Mountain
Outdoor activities
Books
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Music
Plant care
Gardening
Drawing & painting
Carpentry
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We can learn together about ecologic living, taking care of farm animals and gardening.
But we will share our knowledge in making natural remedies, cooking from scratch (Laura makes sour dough breads, yogurt, butter...) and have some good talks about living self-sufficient.
Help
We need help in thefollowing areas: maintainance of the property, gardening, eco-building, helping with the home tasks, playing with the children and helping at the laboratory.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Portuguese: FluentThis 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
We offer your own bedroom with a 1,60m bed which also has its own toilet and hot shower. It's quite privat as it is attached to our home
What else ...
In your free time you can chill in the hammocks, practice some meditation, take a bath on the lake or the waterfall, hike in the area, practice exercise or yoga or simply be in communion with nature.
We also have a spot to light a fire for the cosy nights :)
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
There is a very fast internet connection in our property as we use a starlink device
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Bela
Selva
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