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Carpentry & Bioconstruction at Eco Farm

by: Eco Caminhos

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Eco Caminhos is an international permaculture farm and learning community located in the mountains of Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro, within Brazil’s Atlantic Forest. For more than 12 years, we have been developing regenerative projects focused on bioconstruction, agroforestry, sustainability education, and community living. We welcome people from around the world to participate in practical exper...

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Program Highlights

Gain hands-on experience with bioconstruction techniques such as cob, bamboo building, earth plaster, carpentry, and natural finishes.

Contribute to the development of Ecolibrium, a future regional center for sustainability and permaculture education.

Work on practical regenerative projects while living in an international permaculture community.

Improve your Portuguese and connect with people from different parts of the world through daily community life.

Enjoy nature, waterfalls, hikes, bonfires, and outdoor activities in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Starts At: $100-300
Availability
Year(s) Offered: Year RoundDuration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
  • 9-12 Weeks
Age Requirement: 18+
Types & Subjects
Causes:
  • Building & Construction Projects
  • Community Development
  • Eco-Tourism
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Last Updated: May 22, 2026

Program Details

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Locations

  • Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • Building & Construction Projects
  • Community Development
  • Eco-Tourism

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks

Age Requirement

18+

Guidelines

All Nationalities

Starts At

$100-300

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Wifi Costs
  • Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Group living

Qualifications & Experience

      Accepted Education Levels

    • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

    Application Procedures

    • Disciplinary Clearance Form
    • Phone/Video Interview

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    Eco Caminhos is an international permaculture farm and learning community located in the mountains of Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro, within Brazil’s Atlantic Forest. For more than 12 years, we have been developing regenerative projects focused on bioconstruction, agroforestry, sustainability education, and community living. We welcome people from around the world to participate in practical experiences connected to natural building and regenerative lifestyles. We are looking for people with experience in carpentry, woodworking, construction, bamboo structures, roofing, or natural building techniques who would like to contribute to ongoing projects on the farm. Participants may work with cob, adobe, recycled materials, natural finishes, carpentry, and structural building systems. Much of...

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