ArchitectureThe main building dates from 1673 and is made of old granite stone. The mountain houses were designed in such a way that they fit into the landscape and allow a wonderful view through generous windows. Good insulation was also taken into account. A lot of wood was used in the construction of the accommodations. The lodges and tents are rustic, local and above all cozy. There is also a large veranda at each lodge. The ecological accommodation consists exclusively of regional materials such as straw, lime and wood. The furniture is also all self-made.

FoodAll year round, breakfast is served to guests in a basket. It contains all sorts of delicacies from the region: jams, organic honey, herbal tea, fruits, eggs, bread as well as cheese and presunto (ham). In summer, cooking is also held a few evenings a week. The food is served at a large table and invites you to have extensive conversations, of course also about the food. The hosts particularly like the spicy grilled chicken or the combination of Brazilian black beans with rice, each served with fresh salad (the herbs in it come from their own garden) and, of course, with regional, homemade garlic butter. Vegetarian and vegan options are not a problem for both breakfast and dinner and can be prepared on request. The food comes from the weekly market and from the garden of friends. When buying the meat, care is also taken to ensure that it also comes to the environment. The hosts get to know many of the pigs, goats and cows personally before slaughter, just like the hens from which the breakfast eggs come. In addition, a separate vegetable garden and the cultivation of fruit are planned. In all dishes, care is taken to ensure that there are no additives and Timo describes his cuisine as slow food. Leftover food is not thrown away, but given to your own animals to eat. Otherwise there is a simple kitchen with faucet, gas cooker, manual coffee machine and a small refrigerator in every accommodation.

SocialThe employees from the region enjoy some advantages, such as free participation in workshops or hikes. In addition, Natascha and Timo offer their help in a wide variety of areas: from teaching English to helping them market their own projects. But it also happened that the employees celebrated the birthday of a child in one of the accommodations or relatives were allowed to spend the night there free of charge. The principle of "give and take" is actively practiced in the Quinta Rural. Far from mass tourism, the Quinta should live sustainability by respecting nature and taking care of the wellbeing of people and animals. For this reason, part of the rental income is invested in the conservation of the nature reserve.

EnvironmentIn the Quinta Rural you are very grateful to nature, which is also reflected in the way you deal with it. For this reason, every effort is made to protect and care for nature, for example through natural fertilizers or sustainable grazing. In addition, natural habitat for rabbits, foxes and small birds is created. Every year, numerous new trees are planted in-house. Chemicals and warm water are dispensed with in the bio pool. In general, gas and electricity are saved by using, for example, an old kettle instead of a kettle. Plastic bags are also no longer used. Rainwater is collected, also in order to be prepared for a bush fire that may break out. The soaps in the accommodations come from the area. There is no dishwasher, the hosts like to wash the dishes of sometimes 35 guests by hand. The warm water for this is warmed by the sun. There are no paved roads, only sandy paths. Guests are encouraged to walk rather than drive. Some of the accommodations have outhouse toilets, but of course there are normal toilets in the main building. In addition, the lodges have their own wood stoves, which are fueled with their own eucalyptus wood.

Well-BeingWell-being is provided by nature that fills you and animals. A therapy can be booked with a donkey, for example. In summer, a massage or Reiki can also be booked once a week. There is also the natural pool and some day trips or activities such as baking bread in a wood oven, picking herbs together, visiting a neighboring farm or preparing local dishes with a local chef.