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Description
Our farm is at a short distance from the villages of Ortahisar and Urgup. Located in the heart of the national park, away from roads, it is the perfect starting point for nature trails and the exploration of Cappadocia's most famous valleys.
We share our home with 25 horses, dogs, cats, chicken, goats and a donkey.
Our horses live together in a herd, which contributes to their well-being.
Don't look for boxes or a manège: when they are not on trail, our horses are grazing in the fields around the farm.
Our main activity is to organize weekly tours for European guest.
We are a couple leaving in a troglodyte house with our 8 years old boy, we try to do lots of thinks by ourself, we have a vegetable garden goats for milk, few bees and chickens.
Our Ranch is owned and managed by French-born Nicolas. Nicolas decided to make Cappadocia his home over 20 years ago and has been organising horseriding trails since then. He speaks English and Turkish.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learn about natural horsemanship, goats, gardening in the unique landscape and culture of Cappadocia. A unique experience in a very charming place!
Projects involving children
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Help
Depending of the period of the year, our needs and your skills, you could do many different things at the farm:
Every day work: General maintenance, participate to the well being of our animals (cleaning their spaces and feeding them), train the horses, help us on permaculture projects, speak English with our son, cook nice meal with us, milk the goat and make cheese etc...
March and July : Training of the horses
April, May, June, July, August: Gardening work
April, May, June, September, October, November: Help with camping trails, logistic...
Winter: Building work
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Turkish: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
We have a 8 years old boy, and are very interesting on welcoming native English speakers, especially family with children. It could be a great opportunity for our kid to have the opportunity to speak English.
Accommodation
Private bungalow with bathroom or cave room ; shared kitchen and main room
We will provide food for our guest and you will be welcome to show us your cooking talents!
What else ...
No neighbour around the ranch, 2 km from Urgup the closest city.
People need to be autonomous, resourceful to enjoy the life in our farm!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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She is a real horse woman, very skilled, able to work with young horses and train them.
It has been always pleasant to have Tifenn around, always… read more
I feel like at home their, sharing life with amazing mood, smile and no stress !
Being surround by happy animals,
taking care of them everyday, trainning the horses, with horsemanship method, educate the Young one, riding on the gorgeous landscape of Cappadocia,… read more
The food was amazing everyday; the animals were brilliant, and the landscape is just breathtaking.
They took every opportunity to teach us about their business and way of life, and… read more
During the three weeks we have been welcomed in the ranch, we have learnt a lot about :
- Caring horses, feeding them, curing them, cleaning them...
- Milking the beautiful goats, cleaning their place… read more
