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The Campo Lindo Project (Projeto Campo Lindo), established in 2021 during the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic by the Axworthy family and their collaborator Sarah, arose in 2014 as they moved to the US, intending to return to Brasilia to plant coffee. The more they learned about the impact of conventional agriculture on the health of people and the world we live in, the more their interest and desired shifted. Instead of planting in a manner that always requires more external inputs, including fertilizers and pesticides to prop up an ever more vulnerable system, they became captivated by several movements in regenerative agriculture. They envisioned agriculture as an opportunity for humans to play an active role in building up soils and ecosystems, making them increasingly resilient and fertile.

Acquiring an 80-hectare farm approximately 50 kilometers outside Brasilia, and dedicated a portion of the land, which had been converted by the previous owners, to pasture using invasive vegetation, to cultivating organic fruits and vegetables. A large portion of the land they started regenerating using syntropic agriculture, a method pioneered by Swiss innovator Ernst Götsch.

Recognizing the curiosity surrounding their journey from teaching at an International School in Brasilia to venturing into organic farming, Jessica and her team launched the Farm Day Brunch initiative.

Each final Saturday of the month, starting at 9:30, the farm hosts a brunch featuring a nutritious array of quiches, cakes, breads with fruit spreads, freshly picked fruits, juices, and aromatic coffee (both Jonathan and Sarah are experienced baristas), sourced primarily from the farm and neighboring organic producers. Throughout the brunch, Jessica and her team share anecdotes of their transition to organic farming, recounting the challenges and triumphs encountered along the way.

Following the meal, guests embark on a guided tour of the farm, learning about its agricultural practices, environmental challenges unique to the Cerrado. Children are invited to interact with the farm's goats and cows, adding a playful dimension to the experience.

The excursion concludes around noon, but for those seeking further adventure, an extensive hike through the breathtaking Cerrado landscape awaits. Jonathan will happily identify native plant species for you, and, if the season is right and your courage allows, share with you some of the rarer and lesser known Cerrado fruits! Hikes providing unique insights into the importance of enjoying and encouraging biodiversity.

Brunch and activities are priced at R$65 per adult, R$32 for children aged 4 to 12, with complimentary admission for children under 4. Farm Day activities are also free for families who maintain a Farm Club subscription (how to become a member, please click here). RSVP is required by Thursday evening.

In essence, the Farm Day Brunch offers a delightful fusion of gastronomic delights and firsthand insights into the world of organic farming, where nature's vitality is rekindled with each harvest.