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Last replied
13 Apr 2025
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Description
Our farm is located on the edge of the valley, which is built on 20,000 square meters. The access to our land with the bridge from the stream is made of a flat land and the slope is made up of woodland.
The forest of oak and chestnut species in the Marmara Region.
There are 2,500 square meters of square pear, 50 walnuts and various fruit types on our land.
In addition, there are 200 square meters closed cattle barns and 4 barns on our land.
There is a two-storey wooden village house.
Our garden will be resumed this year in terms of production of fruits and vegetables.
Tomato, Pepper, bean and derivatives will be taken as basis in production.
Additionally from the beginning of 2021 our farm has been started to give service as Camping and Caravan Park facility.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We can share our know how at farming. We can teach them traditional foods and cook them in our traditional owen.
We are not using any chemicals for gardening so after their visit travellers can have the awareness of the non chemical foods.
Our farm is located on Silk Road and there is a inn located in our neighborhood which establised decades ago.
Projects involving children
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Help
Me and my family have a farm in Kocaeli/Turkey. In our farm we are growing pear, nuts and vegetibles. In 2021, we started an ecotourism initiative. We would like to open our farm to volunteers and guests to share our knowledge to the others. We need some help in the garden and for some basic constructions(painting, carpenter, harvesting etc).
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Turkish: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
we have a room with four beds. There is no bath and toilet in the room bur there are two bath and toilet out of the room. We are not so crowded so it is very comfortable.
What else ...
behind our farm there is a trekking road which is about 2 km and we there is a famous route for cyclists.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Yes
Space for parking camper vans
I have organized place for motor vans We have electricity and water infrastructure for motor vans you can use them but it is not free of charge
Can possibly accept pets
We are animal friendly people. But there are lots of animals in the area that's why you have to take care of your pets.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Host ref number: 591612496164
Feedback (28)
18 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (Harry & Capucine) for host
Alper is a very gracious host. We spent 2 weeks staying at his place in March. It was our first Workaway in Turkey.
We were made to feel very welcome from the start and the park is picturesque and comfortable. Thanks for the wine Alper!
Most of our time was spent with Mevlüt, Turkan and their two lovely children. Mevlüt works as the groundskeeper… read more
We were made to feel very welcome from the start and the park is picturesque and comfortable. Thanks for the wine Alper!
Most of our time was spent with Mevlüt, Turkan and their two lovely children. Mevlüt works as the groundskeeper… read more
22 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Mihaela & Hermis)
Hardworking and funny couple we did many diy projects togerher. They are always motivated and energic.
Goodluck guys.
Goodluck guys.
(Excellent
)
15 Jan 2025
Left by Workawayer (Mihaela & Hermis) for host
We stayed 4 weeks at Caravan Park where we were warm welcomed by Alper, Didam, his parents and the team in their cozy restaurant. The work was flexible and we mainly worked in maintenance of the caravan space; the project we worked on was clearing a part of the property where were lots of things that needed to be trashed, reorganized, moved, etc… read more
15 Jan 2025
Left by Workawayer (Salomón) for host
I spent two months here, it was very nice, Alper and Didem are open mind and generous people, the jobs are varied and you always have enough food for cooking, also I was able to play music in their restaurant, it was a good experience. there you can find nice people to share your time, if you are musician and you have your instruments maybe it… read more
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18 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (Harry & Capucine) for host
Alper is a very gracious host. We spent 2 weeks staying at his place in March. It was our first Workaway in Turkey.
We were made to feel very welcome from the start and the park is picturesque and comfortable. Thanks for the wine Alper!
Most of our time was spent with Mevlüt, Turkan and their two lovely children. Mevlüt works as the groundskeeper… read more
We were made to feel very welcome from the start and the park is picturesque and comfortable. Thanks for the wine Alper!
Most of our time was spent with Mevlüt, Turkan and their two lovely children. Mevlüt works as the groundskeeper… read more
22 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Mihaela & Hermis)
Hardworking and funny couple we did many diy projects togerher. They are always motivated and energic.
Goodluck guys.
Goodluck guys.
(Excellent)
15 Jan 2025
Left by Workawayer (Mihaela & Hermis) for host
We stayed 4 weeks at Caravan Park where we were warm welcomed by Alper, Didam, his parents and the team in their cozy restaurant. The work was flexible and we mainly worked in maintenance of the caravan space; the project we worked on was clearing a part of the property where were lots of things that needed to be trashed, reorganized, moved, etc… read more
15 Jan 2025
Left by Workawayer (Salomón) for host
I spent two months here, it was very nice, Alper and Didem are open mind and generous people, the jobs are varied and you always have enough food for cooking, also I was able to play music in their restaurant, it was a good experience. there you can find nice people to share your time, if you are musician and you have your instruments maybe it… read more
11 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Julia) for host
We loved our stay with Alper! My partner and I stayed for two weeks and were made to feel immediately welcome and at ease. He was very approachable and helpful when we had any questions or concerns.
The work was fair, varied, and engaging, and Alper provided plenty of groceries to cook meals with.
Alper's place is located in a lovely small… read more
The work was fair, varied, and engaging, and Alper provided plenty of groceries to cook meals with.
Alper's place is located in a lovely small… read more
6 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Mikhail & Julia) for host
Alper showed us a great attitude and gave us a sense of freedom in this place. We found good friends there and had a great time. The owner also responded quickly to our request and accommodated us well. We felt at home and were happy to be part of the project. The owner created a great atmosphere for us and we are grateful to him for that. We will… read more
17 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Caroline)
Good at team management and cooking. We spent wonderfulldays. highly recommended
(Excellent)
11 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Caroline) for host
I had such a good time at Alper and Didams place, they are both supersweet people, and I was so pleasantly surprised with how nice the setup was where we volunteers stayed! Peaceful and lush, we could sit outside to have our meals with the sound of flowing water and birds in the background. Alper replied superquick to my last minute request, and… read more
12 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Arne & Riet) for host
We had an amazing time in this place. We could only stay for five days, but nevertheless we felt at home. Alper and Didam are very welcoming people and chose an interesting and inspiring life path. We met lovely people and had great conversations. Alper has a strong vision and you really feel it in his project. In this caravan park, everyone is… read more
11 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Ben) for host
I had an amazing time with Alper and his family! As it was still winter I did a lot of preparing the land and helping around the property. I loved the breakfasts shared with the family and my time to be able to relax, enjoying the wood fired stove, and walking around. Thanks for everything!
13 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Alice & Stephane) for host
We had a great time with Alper and his family. We were there in January so there wasn't any tasks in the garden, but we could help him with some work at the camp : digging trenches, help him building a wooden terrace for the tiny house, chopping wood for the fire...
Alper is opening a wooden oven pizzeria in the camp, and he made us some… read more
Alper is opening a wooden oven pizzeria in the camp, and he made us some… read more
7 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Megha)
Megha is hardworking nice and very funny lady. we spend very good time together. she is smart and warm person. strongly recommend her
(Excellent)
1 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Megha) for host
My faith in workaway got restored after this volunteer experience. Thank you Alper and family! They were so wonderful and nice. The tasks were well explained, the family was super chill and easy going. They made me feel included in every way. I definitely definitely recommend this experience. It was a great cultural exchange I learnt so much. They… read more
16 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Luis Felipe) for host
I spent 3 weeks at Alper's place during the begining of autumn 2023. The experience was very pleasant, all the people of the family is very welcoming and friendly, even if you don't speak Turkish they find a way to get to know you and share histories.
The tasks are very diverse as their project is always growing, you will have a way to learn a… read more
The tasks are very diverse as their project is always growing, you will have a way to learn a… read more
12 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Luis Felipe)
Hardworking and smart guy. Good at English easy to communicate. He understand the word without saying it. He can manage everything by himself. Tidy and easy person to communicate.
Thanks for everything.
Thanks for everything.
(Excellent)
2 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Vladyslav & Lyubov) for host
It was our first volunteer project. We contacted Alper and agreed on working and living conditions. Alper picked us up from the bus stop and settled us in a historic house with all the amenities: a separate room, a kitchen and a bathroom. Everything was there and it was very nice and clean. Every morning we were given a task to do: plant… read more
2 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Adèle) for host
Since the moment Alper and his parents welcomed me they made me feel comfortable around them. They have always been nice and pretty funny, sharing fantastic music, cooking great turkish meals... as well as his girlfriend Didam. Alper is chill, calm, open and helpful.
During the 2 weeks I stayed I mostly helped for basic physical tasks like… read more
During the 2 weeks I stayed I mostly helped for basic physical tasks like… read more
9 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Sam)
we spend almost 1month with Sam. He helped u in all tasks in our farm. we made concrete , carpentering ,painting and gardening he is very talented and polite person. he was a member of our family during this workaway exprience. He obeyed all the house rules. Thank you Sam.
(Excellent)
26 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Sam) for host
This was my first Workaway experience and I feel it has opened up a new world of travelling. Alper is a great host and a great guy. It was a pleasure working and hanging out with him, friends and family over the three weeks or so I was at the farm. Alper's parents, Ruhan and Tajit were extremely warm and friendly. The food was amazing (three meals… read more
27 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Mahëva & William) for host
we had such a wonderful time at the place!!!
we spent about a week there, and it was a truly memorable moment in our trip in Turkey.
We were lodged in a comfortable caravan on the camping, and we slept very well.
The people here were soooo nice , we were blown away!!
Alper is an amazing host, very welcoming, and everything we had to do was… read more
we spent about a week there, and it was a truly memorable moment in our trip in Turkey.
We were lodged in a comfortable caravan on the camping, and we slept very well.
The people here were soooo nice , we were blown away!!
Alper is an amazing host, very welcoming, and everything we had to do was… read more
7 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Katharina & Martika) for host
I stayed with Alper for a week in November and I had a great time. He and his wife are cordial, they cook delicious food three times a day and they try very hard. I really enjoyed my work and Alper gave you a lot of freedom. I have done three workaways so far and that was the best thing I have done. Thank you!!!
12 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Katharina & Martika)
perfect hardworking couple it was a pleasure for us to meet with you . thabk you guys for everything
(Excellent)
12 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Nikoleta)
It wa a pleasure to meet with you Nicole. smart and hardworking women .
(Excellent)
4 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Nikoleta) for host
This was my first workaway and best experience i could ever have! They made me feel like home. Those guys are super chill, and they just want your help (which they actually need). The food is amaaazing and the meals they cooked for us were delicious. I felt like I was actually helping because Alper runs this farm all by himself and theres a lot of… read more
4 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Mel & Tainá) for host
We spent two weeks with Alper and his family. It was a very pleasant and legitimately Turkish experience!
Since the beginning they treated us very well, kept in contact and went to pick us up in the city. When we got to the property, Tacettin and Ruhan offered us a super comfortable room in their 100-year-old house!
We worked 5 hours a day, 6 days… read more
Since the beginning they treated us very well, kept in contact and went to pick us up in the city. When we got to the property, Tacettin and Ruhan offered us a super comfortable room in their 100-year-old house!
We worked 5 hours a day, 6 days… read more
7 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Emily )
Emily is smart and fast learner young lady. she helped us in variety of jobs in our farm. Always smiling. :)
Thank you Emily.
Thank you Emily.
(Excellent)
4 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Emily ) for host
my stay with Alper and his parents Taji and Ruhan was really good. Ruhan cooked delicious Turkish food everyday and was very kind. Taji is really funny and I had to laugh a lot when he was practising his English with me and I had interesting conversations with Alper, he's really relaxed. The work was good I harvested a lot of vegetables and cut… read more
7 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Tobias & Miriam)
Tobias & Miriam were very talented guys. We spend almost one month together enjoyed and worked hard together.
Toby is very good at carpentering he made many permanent things in our farm. I learned many things from him. Miri is very good cooker and she helped us in the gardening. Thank you guys.
Toby is very good at carpentering he made many permanent things in our farm. I learned many things from him. Miri is very good cooker and she helped us in the gardening. Thank you guys.
(Excellent)
4 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Tobias & Miriam) for host
We spent almost 4 weeks at this place and had a real turkish experience. Alper and his girlfriend are very easy going and relaxing and we could learn a lot from them. From Alper's parents we learnd more about traditions and how to cook the best turkish meals. We even got invited to their family wedding!
We did a lot of different work: watering,… read more
We did a lot of different work: watering,… read more
31 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Martina)
Martina stayed 2 weeks with us. She is very talented lady. She is always producing crafts by her self in her spare time. She is a good cook and she has a good knowledge on farming. She cooked very delicious staff for us. We reccommend her.
(Excellent)
30 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Martina) for host
I've stayed with Alper and his family for 2 weeks and I have been very lucky for this to be my first Workaway Experience. I've enjoyed the work itself (gardening and maintenaince of the caravan park) and I've loved to interact with the family, learning a lot about Turkish culture. They have always made me feel welcomed, it was really a great… read more
2 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Bettina & Richard) for host
We had an amazing time here, in this beautiful place. Alper, Didem, Ruhan, Tacettin and everybody who visited made us feel at home. Ruhan cooks the most delicious turkish meals, we learned to play Tavla from Taci and spend some nice evenings with Alper and their friends and family. We even could take part in their Kurban Bayramı celebration, which… read more
19 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Bettina & Richard)
Wonderful couple. They are amazing we achieved very good things together. They are hardworking and smart. Strongly recommended. Thank you guys!
(Excellent)
13 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Naser & Sarah) for host
This was our first experience at workaway and we couldn’t have asked for a better one! Alper and his family were very welcoming and accommodating. Their farm is beautiful and we learned so many different types of farming skills. We enjoyed the authentic Turkish cooking 3 times a day and discussing important topics with the family, learning more… read more
13 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Naser & Sarah)
They are hardworking and eager to learn. Completely recommended
(Excellent)
15 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Ryuji)
Ryuji is hard working and clever guy he helped us too much in the farm during the preparing process of our field which was not easy.
(Excellent)
2 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Ryuji) for host
Thanks not only to Alper but also to his mother, father, brothers, cousin, relatives, girlfriend, ex-colleagues, friends, RV park users, workawayers and others, I had the best experience I will never forget.
Beacause their daily life is extraordinary for me, it was an excellent environment to experience Turkish culture.
As other workawayers… read more
Beacause their daily life is extraordinary for me, it was an excellent environment to experience Turkish culture.
As other workawayers… read more
28 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Jana)
Jana is hard working and clever lady. She can do everything if you describe her the things will be done. I wish she could stay with us more then 2 weeks.
(Excellent)
27 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Jana) for host
I stayed with Alper and his family for 2 weeks and it felt I was there months.
Since I arrived I felt very comfortable and part of the family. for me very unusual to have every meal together with the whole family and discuss things. I really liked it and appreciative it.
Alper 's mom is an amazing cook, beside that she is loving caring human… read more
Since I arrived I felt very comfortable and part of the family. for me very unusual to have every meal together with the whole family and discuss things. I really liked it and appreciative it.
Alper 's mom is an amazing cook, beside that she is loving caring human… read more
17 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Hazel) for host
My first workaway experience and i'm so glad it was with Alper and his family, who are incredibly kind and hospitable. Alper is a fantastic host, calm and thoughful, always making sure I'm well taken care of. Also met many of his extended family and friends. The work is flexible, and with plenty of breaks. Alper's mom is a great cook, and his dad… read more
15 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Hazel)
From the first day we felt like Hazel became a member of our family. She is hardworking and easygoing person. She plays awesome piano and so smart.
(Excellent)
16 Feb 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Kristine)
Kristine has an amazing talent not only painting but also communication. She is really close to our culture after spending one day with her, we felt like she was a member of our family. She made very fancy drawings and we laughed too much.
Thanks for every thing. And she promised to come again to paint our walls around yoga deck.
Thanks again!
Thanks for every thing. And she promised to come again to paint our walls around yoga deck.
Thanks again!
(Excellent)
16 Feb 2022
Left by Workawayer (Kristine) for host
I had the best time with Alper and his family! From the first moment, they made me feel so welcomed and cared for. His mom is an amazing cook and made vegetarian food every time for me :) His dad really enjoys practicing his English and we had so much fun chatting over tea each day. It is so inspiring to see Alper making his dream a reality on the… read more
22 Jan 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Carola)
Carola is ambitious, smart and hardworking lady. She can handle any kind of tasks. And the most imported thing is ; always she has a smile on her face. Me and my family learned too many things from her. We are pleased to host her in our place and she is doing very good job for the world. Her dog Polly is also well smart and friendly. Our doors are… read more
(Excellent)
21 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Carola) for host
Of all the workaways I have been to, that of Alper and his family is without doubt one of the most incredible.
The place is wonderful, you can breathe peace and tranquillity. The house is beautiful, I had my own space and it was very clean. The work to be done was varied, but always very balanced: not too much but enough to make you feel useful.… read more
The place is wonderful, you can breathe peace and tranquillity. The house is beautiful, I had my own space and it was very clean. The work to be done was varied, but always very balanced: not too much but enough to make you feel useful.… read more
