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We are a young family building a yoga retreat space In Lagoa da Conceição at the foot of a 'morro' filled with tropical trees and plants. The area of the land is over 1500m2. We are looking for one or two volunteers with a pair of strong hands to help complete the yoga platform. This will involve assisting with some woodwork and moving around and holding windows in place etc Depending on your capabilities and enthusiasm there maybe some independent projects as well. The nearest town is Lagoa da Conceição on the island of Florianópolis which is 10 mins walk. Joaquina beach is also walking distance... but there are great beaches everywhere. The house is submersed in the forest so it is fairly quiet..but we do like music so musicians as well as yoga practitioners are extra welcome.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are Portuguese, English and Spanish speakers. In this location you are immersed in the local culture but also have access to beautiful touristic locations on the island. We are in a great area close to the lake. You could also do paid work in the afternoons or evenings.
Help
We are looking for 1 or 2 volunteers (can be a couple....as you will share a kitchenet), to help with completing the decking, gardening....some cooking and cleaning
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
Italian: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
Offering English, Spanish and Portuguese spoken fluently ....
Accommodation
Independent bungalow with bathroom and kitchen in a very central location on the island.
What else ...
excellent location to explore the island
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Great wifi...plenty of space ....quiet...Great location
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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Elise and Paul are two amazing people, super welcoming and interesting, the rest of the family follows the same vibes 😉 The tasks are super chill, you'll have the opportunity to do different… read more
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Elise and Paul are two amazing people, super welcoming and interesting, the rest of the family follows the same vibes 😉 The tasks are super chill, you'll have the opportunity to do different… read more
The food were out of this world! Everyday was… read more
Mi trabajo fue mayormente lijar, pintar y limpiar. El ambiente de trabajo es tranquilo y amoroso.
Les deseo todo lo mejor, y les mando un fuerte abrazo.
Beautiful family in a beautiful place.
I really enjoyed working for Paul and they way he works. Loved the Mornings doing yoga with Elise and hanging out with the kids Paulo and Pedro, who… read more
Thomas is a playful, easy-going and interesting character! During his 3 weeks stay here with us, he managed to make the whole family to fall in love with him.... including grammpa! He… read more
What can I ad on what Gaetan just said under this comment.. ^^
I stayed 3 weeks with Paul and Elise, not only being a workawayer, me and the others workawayers we were a big family :) such a great time there :)
very interesting to know their habits and their cultures that they learn all over their travels :)
first… read more
He is kind, smart and playful! During his 3 weeks stay here with us, he was up to undertaking any task asked without preferences or hesitation.
The children were amused with his drone and ‘playing skills’ ;)
Thank you very much Alain for all the love you shared here… read more
He amused us with his piano, guitar and craftsmanship skills. He was able to perform many tasks such as gardening, plastering and wood work independently and efficiently.
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Just the energy between everyone was flowing in a way that make you straight away feeling like a big family. So much love. So much laugh. so much care
Many things… read more
From the Garden is a beautiful view of the ocean and the Galdar and his… read more
Also their children were so nice and friendly, it was really funny to hear them speaking different languages so… read more
