800 acre project that combines organic produce farming, site maintenance and forest life

Quebec

5 • Updated 1 year ago

English will follow 🌿 Bienvenue à Terra Perma – un lieu de nature, de partage et d’apprentissage Nous sommes situés sur un vaste domaine forestier de 800 acres, avec 4 habitants à l’année. Le site comprend 20 cabines uniques à louer (entre 20 et 75 visiteurs les fins de semaine), des jardins abondants et plusieurs serres. Nous cultivons une grande variété de fruits et légumes biologiques. ✨ 💪 Voici les principales activités auxquelles les WWOOFeurs peuvent participer (toujours accompagnées d'instructions et d’un esprit de transmission) 🌻 Agriculture & entretien Entretien des plants de tomates et des autres cultures Aide à l'entretien des cabines Création et entretien de sentiers forestiers Projets de construction écologique (four en terre, fumoir, structures en bois…) 🪚 Entretien d’un site en forêt Débroussaillage, balisage et sécurisation des sentiers Ramassage du bois mort Gestion de la végétation Petits travaux sur les structures naturelles Aménagement d’espaces de détente ou d’activités en pleine nature Ces activités sont l’occasion d’apprendre à vivre en lien avec la forêt, à observer et comprendre les dynamiques naturelles, et à manier les outils avec sécurité et respect de l’environnement. 🕒 Organisation des journées Nous sommes très flexibles. On demande environ 4 à 5 heures de contribution par jour, avec des journées de repos dans la semaine selon l’achalandage du site. Le reste du temps est libre pour explorer, créer, se reposer ou partager avec la communauté. 🏕️ Ce que nous offrons Logement dans une cabine rustique et charmante sur le site Accès aux produits frais du jardin (salades, légumes) Accès au garde-manger partagé (riz, haricots, pâtes, sauces) Nous ne produisons pas de protéines animales ni d’œufs, mais tu peux en apporter Lifts réguliers vers les commerces locaux Accès à plusieurs cuisines – tu cuisines seul.e ou en groupe, comme tu veux ! 🎨 Loisirs, passions et vie communautaire À Terra Perma, chaque membre a ses propres passions et aime les partager. Tu es invité.e à t’initier ou contribuer à : Permaculture, transformation des récoltes Artisanat à partir de matériaux forestiers ou recyclés Randonnées, baignades, pêche, kayak sur le lac Yoga, méditation, musique, cuisine collective Création artistique et installations dans la forêt 🌅 Viens vivre au rythme de la nature… Le chant des oiseaux, les rivières cristallines, les couchers de soleil magiques au bord du lac t’attendent. ☀️ Tu es curieux.se, motivé.e, et tu as envie de vivre une expérience connectée à la nature et aux autres ? Alors let’s go – viens vivre l’aventure avec nous à Terra Perma ! 🦫 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 🌿 Welcome to Terra Perma – A Place of Nature, Sharing, and Learning We’re located on a vast 800-acre forested property, with 4 year-round residents. The site includes 20 unique rental cabins (with 20 to 75 visitors on weekends), abundant gardens, and several greenhouses. We grow a wide variety of organic fruits and vegetables. ✨ 💪 Main Activities for WWOOFers (Always guided and shared with care and instruction) 🌻 Farming & Maintenance Caring for tomato plants and other crops Helping with cabin maintenance Creating and maintaining forest trails Participating in ecological building projects (earthen oven, smoker, natural structures, etc.) 🪚 Forest Site Maintenance Clearing brush, marking and securing trails Collecting deadwood Managing vegetation Light maintenance of natural structures Setting up forest rest areas or nature-based activity spaces These activities offer a chance to live in connection with the forest, to observe and understand natural rhythms, and to learn to use tools safely and respectfully. 🕒 Daily Life & Rhythm We are very flexible with schedules. We ask for about 4 to 5 hours of contribution per day, with days off during the week depending on site activity. Outside those hours, you're free to explore, rest, create, or connect with others. 🏕️ What We Offer Accommodation in a rustic and charming cabin on site Access to fresh garden produce (greens, veggies) Access to a shared pantry (rice, beans, pasta, sauces) We don’t produce animal protein or eggs onsite, but you’re welcome to bring your own Regular trips to local shops Multiple kitchens on site – cook solo or with others, your choice! 🎨 Hobbies, Community Life & Creativity At Terra Perma, every member has their own passions and loves to share them. WWOOFers are welcome to join in or explore: Permaculture, food processing and preservation Crafts using forest or recycled materials Hiking, swimming, fishing, kayaking on the lake Yoga, meditation, group cooking, music Art projects and creative forest installations 🌅 Live in Rhythm with Nature… The song of birds, crystal-clear rivers, and magical sunsets by the lake await you. ☀️ Are you curious, motivated, and ready to live an authentic experience connected to nature and community? Then let’s go – come live the Terra Perma adventure with us! 🦫

Learning opportunities

Vegetable farming

Forestry

Wild foraging

Aromatic or medicinal plants, teas

Traditional crafts

Green Building

Renewable energy production

Mechanics / tools / technology

Methods or systems

Biological pest control

Biodynamic agriculture

No-till farming

Permaculture

Regenerative agriculture

Mentoring opportunities

Woman-operated

Host type

Self-sufficiency property

336 Hectares | 830.3 Acres

Accommodation

3 WWOOFers

Campsite

Yurt / Tipi

Cabin / Mobile-home

Children accepted

Pets accepted

Meals

Omnivore

Vegetarian

Vegan

Length of stay

1-2 weeks

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Over a month

Philippe

Member since 2023

Languages spoken: English, French, Spanish

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Quebec

Montreal, Lachute ou Mont Tremblant

My past WWOOFers

Heleni

August 2026 • Barcelona, Spain

Gabriel

July 2026 • Quebec, Canada

Jette

April 2026 • Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Morgane

November 2025 • Zuid-Holland, Netherlands

Quentin

November 2025 • 91 - Essonne, France

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Gabriel

Canada • July 2026

Belle endroit et jai reçu une belle accueil. Le seul point négatif pour ma par c'est l'eau qui goûte le soufre.

Morgane

Netherlands • November 2025

We had a really great time at Terra Perma ! Bobby, who was on site all the time, Robin, who took care of communication and Philippe, the owner were all super friendly and very chill. We have helped with some repairs and with setting up the maple shack. The place felt like a huge playground where you could build anything you want. The hours were very flexible and it was awesome to be in the middle of nature for a month. We'd love to come back !

Etienne

France • December 2023

A life-changing experience! That's how I could describe my stay at Terra Perma for 1 month last summer. I learned a lot working alongside Phil, Ivy and Yoann, who have a deep knowledge of no-till growing, wild foraging and green building. I am very grateful for what I learned from them and from the other great people I had the chance to meet there. Work was very reasonable as I used to work around 4 to 5 hours per day. The hours were flexible in order to best fit our needs, and we could also take a day off whenever we needed it. Whenever we were not working, we could enjoy a hike in the forest (the heron trail is a must!), visit the magnificient lake or have great discussions around the fire. I just fell in love with the place: the land is gorgeous and Terra Perma is a great community formed by inspiring people. After I had to leave for another wwoofing experience, I came back twice as I was already missing the place and willing to help more. I think I finally discovered my favorite place in the world ! Can't wait to go back ! I would definitely recommend Terra Perma to anyone looking for an amazing wwoofing experience !

Aaron

United States • November 2023

Terra Perma (Phil, Ivy, Alfonso, Helen, and Kathy) hosted me for a little over 3 months. I'm having trouble coming up with words to describe Terra Perma and my experience there; it was like nothing else I've experienced before in all the best ways. First off, the land is profound and breathtaking. Each cabin I stayed in had it's own perspective on the land too. I worked about 4/5 hours a day and had plenty of time to myself to explore the ~800 acres with my dog, Mochi. Phil even took us a handful of times to secluded spot in the forest where wild mushrooms grew - it was a mossy oasis and blew my mind. The people at Terra Perma made my time unforgettable. I always felt safe, respected, and valued in the interactions I had with the host members -- everyone was always willing to share and help overcome any problems that arose. I think I really made friends for life here. The work was very reasonable and I learned so much about wild foraging, no-till growing, carpentry, and ecotourism. Everyone was very open to new ideas and even gave me the opportunity to work on projects that interested me (assisting the master carpenter, Yoann, building an electrolysis station to restore cast iron pans, and restore a cabinet for food storage in the outdoor kitchen). If you are intrigued at all by the profile for Terra Perma, I strongly encourage you to apply, meet with Phil or Helen over a video call to answer your questions and come enjoy this beautiful piece of Quebec.

Reply from Philippe

Thank you Aaron! We are really happy that you got to enjoy Terra Perma to its fullest. Can't wait to have you back :)

Pip

Australia • October 2023

This is a beautiful community full of kindness, fun and generosity. It was a pleasure to WWOOF here and I would gladly return (just maybe not in winter!!) Being autumn, the farm did not require a lot of work - gathering leaves, planting garlic and sowing seeds in the greenhouse were my main tasks. I generally spent 3-4 hours a day WWOOFing, but there was lots of community activity to take part in and things to learn outside of the formal “work” time. I made good friends with the other WWOOFers. The property is gorgeous. I loved the secluded nature of the forest, the trails, the swing, the bird life, and was so excited to see a beaver in the wild for the first time!! The autumn leaves were stunning. Being here in spring for the maple syrup harvest would be amazing too. The WWOOFer accommodation was a cosy cabin with a wood stove for heating. (Be aware there’s no running water or electricity apart from lights + USB ports. Also, BYO toilet paper for the outhouse.) Cooking was done in the communal kitchen. Eating the delicious food of Quebec was a huge highlight of my stay, I will remember it fondly always!! Thank you Phil, Kathy, Ivy, Karl and all the other wonderful humans, dogs and cats of Terra Perma.