Itinerary for One or Two Days in Brumadinho

Day 01

At Café de Hoje, you will be invited to intimately explore the history and life within the Pastorinhas Settlement, a territory rich in memories and culture. The experience includes a walk along agro-ecological trails, offering a direct understanding of the sustainable cultivation methods used by the settled families. At the end of the route, artisanal treats and pastries, prepared with freshly harvested products, are served with great care. Six families share this experience, welcoming visitors and recounting the stories that strengthen the identity of the place.

In this experience, you will have the opportunity to closely observe the daily routine of Aprisco Chèvremon, follow the care of the goats, and witness the entire process of producing dairy derivatives. At the end of the visit, a delicious tasting is offered with a special board of goat cheeses, artisanal jellies, fresh fruits, dulce de leche, and goat cheese bread. In addition to contact with the animals, the experience provides unique moments of discovering the flavors and natural products of the property.

Rancho do Peixe

Rancho do Peixe serves a lunch that is a true immersion into Mineira cuisine. Prepared on a wood-fired stove, delicacies like chicken with okra, pork ribs with hominy grits, and piratinga fish moqueca come to life. To finish on a high note, classic desserts like condensed milk pudding and guava paste with cheese are offered. A flavorful experience in a welcoming rural setting!

This dinner, consisting of an 8-course tasting menu, features each dish as an authorial creation, meticulously designed to envelop you in a true symphony of flavors, aromas, and textures. Upon arriving at this secret bistro, where ingredients and utensils are displayed as part of the scenery, you begin to unravel some of the enchantments of A Alquimista’s cuisine. Gathered around a special table, everyone closely follows the magical transformation of ingredients, which become true gastronomic masterpieces enjoyed in a joyful and relaxed manner.

Day 02

Recharge your energy with a charming picnic amidst the forest. Savor delicacies made within the Ecovillage itself or produced by local entrepreneurs: cakes, teas, natural juices, artisanal jellies, specialty coffees, and much more. Take the opportunity to visit the Bee Sanctuary, a space dedicated to the preservation of native bees, where you can learn about their importance to the ecosystem.

At Samtoshala, you are welcomed with flavored water infused with fresh herbs harvested from their own backyard, beginning the experience in an atmosphere of warmth and well-being. The experience proposes integrative practices that combine conscious movements, pranayamas (breathing techniques), and meditation, uniting elements of yoga, pilates, and bioenergetics. The objective is to guide participants into a state of presence, connection, and conscious body awakening. To conclude, a foot soak with salts, essential oils, and herbs is performed, providing deep relaxation and energy renewal.

Mussá at Sítio Fotossíntese

Lunch takes place at the welcoming Sítio Fotossíntese, where the couple Nina and Gustavo share their passion for the land. During the experience, you will get to know the farm, walking through the agroforest where the ingredients for lunch are cultivated, and you will have the opportunity to learn about the agro-ecological cultivation process and the raising of stingless bees. After this immersion, a homemade lunch will be prepared, cooked on the traditional wood-fired stove.