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Description
We are an alternative building team based in Turkey. We essentially build with earth, straw and wood, usually housing in the countryside. We have worked with volunteers for years now, and it is partly thanks to them that our buildings have become reality. This summer we won't be totally focused on building but also agricultural work. You will find more info bellow.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Although construction will be limited this year (we will be mostly preparing the land), we can share our 10 years alternative building experience with anyone interested.
Help
We are starting our own project up in the mountains near Çameli, between Fethiye and Denizli. There is a lot of agricultural work as well as basic construction and land maintenance. Everything will be built from scratch since there is no building on the land at the moment. There are many cherry trees, to be harvested end of June.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Turkish: Fluent
Accommodation
Basic Toilets/shower.
Fresh spring water is available on land.
No 220V electricity but charging small devices is possible.
We can lend a tent and bedding.
The phone signal is good so you could access the internet on your phone.
What else ...
We are located on the edge of Karabayır village, 1400 meters high, surrounded by forests and mountains. The climate is very comfortable in summertime compared to the seaside.
The nearest village is 6km downhill, the nearest town (Çameli) 35km
Fethiye is 60km away
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (12)
The days are quite long but that was clear from the start which was fine by me :) The work done there is fascinating in the building fiel! Xavier and Muge are both passionate of their activity and also were the other volunteers, so the whole team was very… read more
Highly recommend for anyone who’s interested in natural material building, you’ll get to learn so much from Xavier and Müge :)
I hope to come back one day and learn more from you guys :D
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The days are quite long but that was clear from the start which was fine by me :) The work done there is fascinating in the building fiel! Xavier and Muge are both passionate of their activity and also were the other volunteers, so the whole team was very… read more
Highly recommend for anyone who’s interested in natural material building, you’ll get to learn so much from Xavier and Müge :)
I hope to come back one day and learn more from you guys :D
Also, the team was very opened and full of knowledges to share their experiences.
They organise the working days in a good way, with breaks and simple amazing food prepared for a… read more
You learn quickly techniques with other volunteers and get right to work :)
The place is very relaxing, isolated but not toi far from thé village.
We went to the yearly festival and enjoyed the… read more
I have learned a lot about ecological construction and new technics
I came for this and I am happy about what I got
Out of the technical parts and the project... the common life on the place is very enjoyable thanks to the multicultural group the project… read more
If you consider to go there, go because of the work. Enjoy heavy labor and be curious about everything you do! Ask questions about natural building, learn about… read more
Communication with the rest of the team… read more
