Eco Retreat
São Paulo
Hi there,
My name is Luiz. I'm a biologist with a Master's in Plant Diversity and Environmental Science, and a rural producer. A few years ago, I decided to trade chaotic city life for the pleasure of living a life more connected to nature.
During the pandemic, I gained a deeper understanding of the wonders and challenges of rural life. I became fully dedicated to developing a way to make a living in the countryside and generate a positive impact on nature through regenerative agriculture, agroecology, and permaculture.
Since then, I've been dedicated to producing a wide variety of products, both for personal consumption, as an experiment, and for commercial scale, in agroforestry systems. In parallel, due to my specialization in mushrooms, I have been utilizing these fantastic decomposer organisms to enhance rural production and accelerate nutrient cycling processes, particularly with organic matter.
Currently, I am facing a very interesting challenge. Being in a mountainous region that produces coffee in the Paulista Water Circuit, I decided to dive into this initiative of producing coffee in an agroforestry system, to develop a sustainable agricultural model that can eventually be used as an alternative to the traditional monoculture model in the region. With this, I hope to convert 4 hectares of pasture here on the farm into a biodiversity hub, which will serve not only as a sanctuary for the region's endemic species but also as a place that promotes ecosystem services, such as water dynamics and climate change mitigation. It would be great if this initiative of mine became a model for my neighbors.
I would like to count on your help in this endeavor. We are currently nurturing the seedlings we planted during the rainy season, while also tending to our experimental and subsistence crops. You'll play a vital role in this project by assisting with soil preparation for new seedlings, transplanting coffee plants and native species, and applying mulch to conserve soil moisture and enrich the soil. It would be great to work alongside you while we discuss sustainable alternatives for the rural economy, quality of life, health, and well-being.
Living in our charming colonial house, you'll experience the rhythm of rural life. This historic residence offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a spacious kitchen, and a cozy living room, creating a welcoming environment for relaxation and sharing experiences.
If you are passionate about sustainable living and seek an enriching experience, we invite you to join us!
Best regards,
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Learning opportunities
Vegetable farming
Poultry farming
Forestry
Beekeeping
Wild foraging
Vegetable or fruit preservation
Beer, cider, wine, or juice making
Bakery
Traditional crafts
Food justice / sovereignty
Methods or systems
Holistic management
No-till farming
Permaculture
Regenerative agriculture
Host type
Self-sufficiency property
Certified organic
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Hectares
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19.8
Acres
Luiz Antonio
Member since 2019
Languages spoken:
English, Portuguese
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Response rate: 90%
Response time: typically within 8 days
São Paulo
Serra Negra Bus Station
Reviews
Camille
France
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March 2026
Fiquei 3 semanas no sítio do Luiz, mas poderia ficar 3 meses sem problema. Aqui me senti imediatamente em casa, muito bem recebida pra ele, sua mãe e sus fofinhos cachorros. O sítio é localizado em uma área muito linda, e o alojamento é muito confortável. O projeto é muito interessante, e estou feliz por ter podido participar desse projeto de plantação do café no um sistema agroflorestal.
Esse voluntariado é o melhor que eu fiz, vou voltar com segurança pra ajudar de novo (e usar a piscina!!). Obrigada Luiz pelas fogueiras, pelas experiências culinárias, pelas descobertas musicais, pela boa energia e por teres compartilhado todo o teu mundo.
A bientôt ! 🌞
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Aidan
United States
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March 2026
My time at Luiz's farm was nothing short of incredible. Luiz is such a kindhearted, patient, and thoughtful person who cares deeply about both the farm's mission and his volunteers' experience. The work on the farm is varied and rewarding. My favorite moments were all the meals shared together and the occasional bonfires. I can't recommend this farm and region of Brazil enough -- so grateful that this was my first WWOOFing experience, and I can't wait to return.
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Thamires
Brazil
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February 2026
Passamos algumas semanas no Recanto Primavera, e posso dizer que foi uma das melhores experiências de vida, foi a primeira vez voluntariando e Luiz nos recebeu muito bem, super atencioso e nos trouxe muitos aprendizados sobre agrofloresta, e os aspectos de um cultivo sustentável, passamos dias muito felizes em estar perto da linda natureza ao redor e conhecendo outros voluntários com uma troca muito rica de ideias, recomendo de olhos fechados, sou muito grata mesmo, foi maravilhoso, encheu meu coração de alegria e voltamos de lá com uma chavinha virada na cabeça.
Luiz se mostrou sempre muito disposto a ensinar e nos deixar confortáveis em cada atividade e no conforto da estadia. Pudemos ter trocas muito ricas com os outros voluntariados o que tornou a experiência ainda mais emocionante. Ali nos sentimos em casa e fizemos amizades para a vida. Muita gratidão pela oportunidade de ter vivido esses dias na fazenda. Com certeza pretendemos voltar.
Com carinho,
Sofi e Thami
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Mohsin
Brazil
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January 2026
spent one week at this WWOOF farm, and it was truly a meaningful and enriching experience. I loved my time there and learned a lot, especially from Luiz and his unique way of making the soil naturally fertile. It was fascinating for me to see the differences between Indian organic farming practices and the Brazilian approach, which gave me a completely new perspective on sustainable agriculture.
I was also given the opportunity to cook food for everyone, which turned out to be a very special experience for me. Sharing meals and contributing in this way made me feel more connected to the place and the people. Another thing I really appreciated was the freedom I had to try my own experiments on the farm. Unfortunately, I didn’t have enough time to explore this as much as I wanted, but I truly valued the trust and openness.
Overall, I had a wonderful experience and felt happy to be part of something meaningful and aligned with nature. I learned, I felt inspired, and I left with beautiful memories. I would definitely love to come back and stay for more weeks in the future.
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Hessel
Netherlands
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December 2025
Leuke eigenaar, je kunt er veel leren over zijn idee van agroforestry en zijn aanpak. Het is relaxed in de omgang en het werk kan veel verschillend zijn als je niet fit bent is t minder geschikt voor je.
Claire
Brazil
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December 2025
Luiz is such an incredible human! It was amazing to spend those two weeks with him, filled with activities such as cutting grass with machines, planting many baby coffee plants, cooking great food, and laughing a lot! This place in Serra Negra is wonderful, and you can enjoy so much nature all around the fields. I hope I get the chance to come back in a few years to see the coffee plants I planted grow. And I also connected with his cat, who is the cutest cat in the world! Love you Jaku <3
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