La Ferme de Georges
Rustic eco-luxury with French sensibility. Unplugged, organic, farm-to-table. No TVs, no in-room WiFi, wooden shutters over glassless windows, mosquito nets on canopy beds. The vibe is intentional slowness — this is a place people come to genuinely disconnect.
Book kite surfing lessons at least a week in advance, especially for July and August high season.
Why It Matters
Opened in 2016 by Pierre Bident Moldeva (co-founder of Chez Georges Villa in Rio), La Ferme is the most polished property in one of Brazil's most extraordinary natural settings: 1,500 sq km of white dunes studded with turquoise lagoons, featured in National Geographic. Press coverage spans Vogue, Monocle, Travel + Leisure, Le Figaro, and Lonely Planet. The Tree Lodge — an elevated wooden structure with a 360° panoramic tower — is genuinely one-of-a-kind in Brazil.
La Ferme de Georges is a French-named pousada planted firmly in the tiny fishing village of Atins, population 600, sitting right at the entrance to Lençóis Maranhenses National Park. Twelve handcrafted white-walled lodges spread across two hilly acres, built from local wood, brick, and palha (straw). The organic garden feeds the restaurant; the dunes are a 7-minute walk; and the whole place runs on a generator and solar panels because the grid here is famously unreliable.
Where You'll Stay
5 room types available
Dune Lodge
30–32 sqm lodge with a palha (straw) roof and a garden that transforms seasonally from lush green to beige sand. Private garden with shade and a hammock. King bed in the main room plus a separate lounge area with two single beds. Smaller and more intimate than the River Lodge — ideal for couples who want a hammock and some seclusion.
King (2m) + 2 single beds in lounge · 31 sqm
Park Lodge
65 sqm two-bedroom lodge — the best family option on property. A wall partition separates the main bedroom (king bed with canopy mosquito net) from the second bedroom (4 single beds). The most isolated position on the restaurant side. Covered outdoor private lounge with sofas. All 5 Park Lodges are laid out this way.
King (2m) + 4 single beds (2 bedrooms) · 65 sqm
Park Suite
45 sqm open-plan suite with no internal partitions — the most fluid, spacious layout in the collection. Four-poster king bed with handwoven pendant lights. Fits up to 5 people in the same open space, with 3 additional single beds. Covered terrace with a built-in lounge and panoramic garden views, plus an outdoor garden shower in the bathroom.
King (2m) + 3 single beds · 45 sqm
River Lodge
40 sqm lodge positioned next to the Forum, surrounded by grassy gardens. Features a private outdoor covered lounge with sofas. King or queen bed plus two singles — works equally well for a couple or a small family. Original artwork on the walls, louvred wooden doors opening onto the garden, and a handcrafted wooden bathroom vanity with double sinks. During the rainy season (January–April), a small lake can form in front.
King (2m) or Queen (1.6m) + 2 single beds · 40 sqm
Tree Lodge
The showstopper. 150 sqm elevated wooden lodge perched on top of a dune above the caju trees, with a tower that gives a 360° panoramic view of the sea, dunes, and — on clear nights — the Southern Cross. Three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and sun loungers on the tower deck. Note: no air conditioning here, only fans. Best for families or two couples. The most dramatic room in Atins.
King (2m) in main bedroom + 2 twin bedrooms (2 single beds each) · 150 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Open-top 4x4 truck tours into Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, departing from Atins beach — a different perspective than the tourist truck routes from Barreirinhas. Local guides take guests to the lagoons.
Half-day to three-day guided treks on foot through the dunes of Lençóis Maranhenses National Park. The most ambitious option — a 70km three-day walk from Queimada dos Britos to Santo Amaro, overnighting at native houses in oases — is serious and requires physical preparation. La Ferme connects guests with trusted local guides.
Guided horseback rides across the dunes and into the national park. Can be combined with 4x4 and trekking. Half-day or full-day programs adapted to water levels in the lagoons seasonally.
Two-hour boat trip on the river and dunes to spot the region's bird life, including the scarlet ibis (guará) and white egrets. The scarlet ibis feeds exclusively on red crabs, hence its vivid color. Can be organized same-day.
Join gardener Osmar in the property's organic plantation from 6am. Depending on season, help plant rice, prepare soil, pick vegetables, water plants, or collect eggs. A genuine working farm experience, not a curated tourist activity.
Atins is one of Brazil's best kite spots — constant wind, flat water in the lagoons, and uncrowded beaches. La Ferme organizes IKO-certified individual lessons covering all equipment, for complete beginners through experts. Three days recommended to maximize progress. Book at least a week ahead, especially July–August.
SUP available on the lagoons and river around Atins, organized through La Ferme.
13x6m pool shaded by cashew trees, with pool bar, lounge chairs, a pétanque ground, and a volleyball court. The social hub of the property on hot afternoons.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
70 sqm open-air communal lounge under a woven palha roof — the only place on property with WiFi. Stocked with books, board games, puzzles, musical instruments (including guitars), and hammocks. Designed for evening socializing.
WiFi available exclusively in the Forum common area. No in-room internet. This is intentional.
Continental breakfast served daily 7:30–9:30am, included in room rate. Homemade cakes, jams, fresh fruit, and colorful tapiocas.
Working on-site organic vegetable and fruit garden managed by Osmar. Supplies the restaurant directly with salads, greens, watermelons, and other produce.
The entire property can be privately booked for exclusive group use, or in a series of three chalets at a time for personalized service.
Solar panels heat water; a generator handles power cuts (common in Atins). Voltage is 220V. Power outages during your stay cannot be guaranteed against.
Free on-site private parking available.
Major credit cards accepted at the property.
13x6m outdoor pool shaded by cashew trees, with lounge chairs, showers, and pool bar.
Outdoor volleyball court on property.
Pétanque (French lawn bowling) court near the pool area.
Available in all lodges except the Tree Lodge, which has fans only. Lodges are designed for natural ventilation and are separated by greenery to maximize airflow.
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