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11 Feb 2026
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We are a young family building a yoga retreat space In the heart of zona sul, Rio de Janeiro at the foot of Christ the redeemer with a garden filled with tropical trees and plants. The area of the land is over 1000m2 and the buildings are turn of the century with lots of history. It is a big project and we are looking for volunteers with a pair of strong hands to help renovate the place. This will involve painting, sanding, assisting, cleaning with some woodwork and cement work. Depending on your capabilities and enthusiasm there maybe some independent paid projects ....Electricians and anyone with construction experience more than welcome! We are literally next to the square for christ the redeemer and 20mins walk to Flamengo beach. Ipanema is 15mins in uber. The house is in a safe area and submersed in the forest. We welcome, musicians, artists as well as yoga practitioners. It is an alcohol free property.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Charity work
Culture
Languages
Music
Art & design
Yoga / Wellness
Water sports
Outdoor activities
Nature
Dancing
Beach
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 . paid work available depending skills.
Help
We are looking for 1 or 2 volunteers (can be a couple). Reform, sanding, painting, help in specific projects, 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 or rooms with bathroom and kitchen in a very central location. Depending on how many volunteers we have may have ro share a large space.
What else ...
excellent location to explore Rio, kitchen facilities, wifi
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 at night...Great location
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Host ref number: 915735622666
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31 Jul 2025
Left by Workawayer (Kylan) for host
Cool place with oppurtunity to become part of the family straight away. Good location and very nice people!
2 Jun 2025
Left by Workawayer (Laia) for host
Esta ha sido mi primera experiencia como workawayer y no podría haber elegido un mejor lugar!! Elise y Paul son una pareja encantadora, alegres, con una energía muy bonita y viven en un lugar mágico! Pasé un mes con ellos y me enamoré del lugar. Estuve alojada en una casita adorable con cocina, baño con ducha y habitación, tenía mi privacidad y… read more
19 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (Livia) for host
I've spent 2 amazing weeks with Elise and Paul family ! The place is amazing and give you the opportunity to be immersed in the jungle way of life ahaha
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
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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31 Jul 2025
Left by Workawayer (Kylan) for host
Cool place with oppurtunity to become part of the family straight away. Good location and very nice people!
2 Jun 2025
Left by Workawayer (Laia) for host
Esta ha sido mi primera experiencia como workawayer y no podría haber elegido un mejor lugar!! Elise y Paul son una pareja encantadora, alegres, con una energía muy bonita y viven en un lugar mágico! Pasé un mes con ellos y me enamoré del lugar. Estuve alojada en una casita adorable con cocina, baño con ducha y habitación, tenía mi privacidad y… read more
19 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (Livia) for host
I've spent 2 amazing weeks with Elise and Paul family ! The place is amazing and give you the opportunity to be immersed in the jungle way of life ahaha
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
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
19 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Daniela) for host
My experience volunteering with Paul and Elise was loooooovely ❤️ It was my first Workaway and I absolutely adored it. I got to share so much with them and their family, explored Floripa and made some beautiful memories (saudadeeeee de The Yoga Temple!). I had just quitted my job and the 2 months I stayed with them was exactly what my soul needed.… read more
19 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Daniela)
Dani is fantastic, from many a workawayer we have had, she really stood out as one of the best! So committed, friendly, hardworking and really she became a good friend.
(Excellent)
19 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Samuel & Jaqueline) for host
We spent 10 days at Elise and Pauls house and had such a good time! They both are very kind, good at explaining the work tasks, taking time to give advice what to see around the island AND not to forget, they have a very good sense of humor. Elise also invited us to her yoga classes that were amazing.
The food were out of this world! Everyday was… read more
The food were out of this world! Everyday was… read more
26 May 2024
Left by Workawayer (Cassidy) for host
loved my week here! I really enjoyed this Workaway, as it gave me an immersive experience of gardening, construction, and cleaning!!! if you love really good veg food, and a kind wonderful family this is for you! i can't explain how much I enjoyed getting to know Paul and Elise's family, their home and all the little things Floripa has to offer.… read more
25 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Jo & David) for host
Muito obrigado Paul, Elise and family. We spent a lovely 10 days here in Floripa. The work was enjoyable and the instructions were clear. It was a mixture of construction tasks, cleaning, gardening and cooking. The lunch every day was tasty, healthy and plentiful and it was lovely to share with the family. We loved meeting the extended family of… read more
19 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Marcelo) for host
Estuve 12 días con Paul, Eli y su familia, son realmente personas muy lindas y agradezco mucho haber compartido con ellos.
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.
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.
1 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Krissikk)
Kris is a wonderful person to have as a volunteer, easy going and fun, cheerful (even when it's raining) and very skillful with wood particularly. She is very capable and a great asset on any project....highly recommend her as a volunteer.
(Excellent)
25 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (Krissikk) for host
The moment I walked into this, I knew it will be awesome experience. The weather was bad the whole time I stayed there but still I managed to enjoy the place.
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
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
12 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Mali & Cansu)
A really lovely couple, hard working and always willing to help. They are on a real adventure and are always bring a smile and a laugh. Recommended
(Excellent)
26 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Mali & Cansu) for host
We spent 17 days in this house located in a great location on the island of Florianapolis. Our hosts, Elise and Paul, are a wonderful couple and live with their 2 very sweet sons in a house in the forest on the island. During our stay, we had a very clear and polite communication, they clearly explained what we needed to do, shared lunch with us,… read more
11 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Lina)
Really lovely girl.. a bonus for any host looking for a workawayer. She managed to learn a few new skills and always tried her best. Thanks Lina
(Excellent)
9 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Lina) for host
It was my first Workaway experience and I stayed for one and a half weeks with this warm-hearted, very welcoming and inspiring family. The jobs I did was mostly renovation (painting, sanding, reparations with fillings and cement,...), kitchen (washing dishes, cooking, cleaning) and a little bit of gardening. There were up to four other volunteers… read more
11 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Manuel)
Great guy, has many good skills and works very well. Definitely a plus for any host and we were really happy to host him.
(Excellent)
5 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Mirjana) for host
I had a great and intense experience at Elise's and Paul's place! Very good energy :). I enjoyed creating a mosaique in the house, very inspiring and stimulating for me, ok I enjoyed painting and cooking also heheheh :)). It was perfect to start the day doing yoga with Elise, thanks to her for sharing so much with us and making us feel part of the… read more
29 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Rodrigo & Margherita) for host
Han sido semanas increíbles con esta familia... Solo me queda agradecer los buenos momentos y la experiencia vivida junto a ustedes.... Un abrazo gigante para todos y espero verlos en alguna parte del mundo nuevamente (Quik, Quik, Quik .... Jajajajajaja)
31 Jan 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Thomas)
If you are looking for a Workawayer that will cheer you up, get on with the daily tasks without hesitation and keep even ‘grammpa’ happy.... Thomas is your man....
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
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
(Excellent)
26 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Thomas) for host
Just Whouaah ! Que familia !!!
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
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
31 Jan 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Alain)
Alain is a very special ‘workawayer’... will not find one of this every day... ;)
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 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
(Excellent)
29 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Alain) for host
I just can say - what a lovely, kind and open minded family. From the first second it was a nice feeling to talk and hang out with them. We had a lot of fun :) - WOMAD was just peaceful! I learned a lot from them and it was a great experience. The work on the finca was a lot of fun as well. Thank you again for everything and I hope I will see you… read more
25 Jan 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Gaetan)
Gaetan is a well mannered, cheerful and pleasant young man. He got on with the other Workawayers and us like a ‘house on fire’ ;o).... It felt like he had always been here!
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.
… 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.
… read more
(Excellent)
25 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Gaetan) for host
Okay so let’s say that I’ve done few workaways before that were amazing, but here, between the tasks, the hosts, the Workawayer’s, the ambiance it was a very very powerful experience
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
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
16 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Alex & Lara) for host
We spent three beautiful weeks together! We shared time, experiences, ideas and lots of laughs! Very kind and helpful and above all with a big heart full of love. Paul is a hard worker, while Elise is a great yoga teacher and prepares delicious vegetarian meals. If we go back to Gran Canaria for sure we will visit them!
13 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Jiri) for host
It was a nice time in the international family of Paul and Elise, and their two boys. I, with other volunteers, worked on repairing the house (scraping, painting mainly at this time). They repair the cave-house. It is interesting to see how people live here in GC in the caves.
From the Garden is a beautiful view of the ocean and the Galdar and his… read more
From the Garden is a beautiful view of the ocean and the Galdar and his… read more
11 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Giulia) for host
Paul and Elise are really nice people! I enjoyed spending a week with them and I would have loved to stay even more. We had really full days helping in the house, practicing yoga together and spending time with the other workawayers.
Also their children were so nice and friendly, it was really funny to hear them speaking different languages so… read more
Also their children were so nice and friendly, it was really funny to hear them speaking different languages so… read more
25 Dec 2021
Left by Workawayer (Ferdinand) for host
Staying with Paul and Elise was a lot of fun. In total we were always 7 to 8 people living in the house, 4 workawayers and the family, so it never got boring. Work was exciting as well, with some tasks done as a group, but others I was allowed to complete myself and get a little creative about . Yoga in the morning was also a fun and new… read more
27 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Titouan & Agathe) for host
We spent 3 weeks at Paul and Elise's recently bought finca and had a really good time. We mainly worked on the house as a lot of things had to be done before winter : walls and doors sanding and painting, general setting work in the garden, material buying, window frames, etc. We experienced group life as we were 4 volunteers and the family of… read more
17 Oct 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Markus)
Great worker, respectful guy, had a good experience with him but his vibe may not gel with everyone
(Very good)
