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Get a glimpse into local history and build a better world in harmony with nature near Manisa and Izmir, Turkey

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    I am currently running a fundraising campaign to renovate an old stone house on my farm. This house will be transformed into a cozy guesthouse for volunteers who share our passion for organic and sustainable farming. I invite all supporters to donate, share, and spread the word about this.. Your support will help create a welcoming space for volunteers and contribute to a more sustainable future.
    If you’d like to support the project, it would mean so much to me! ask me for the link
    Thank you for being part of this journey! ❤
    I'll start the renovation at the end of June, depending on the weather. So I need help of volunteers who knows building or renovating the stone house. On the other hand I need help with farming. An extra helping hand is always appreciated.
    We are a farm dealing with organic and clean food. We have goats, geese , chicken and cats. We grow vegetables and fruits. We have mainly walnut trees also olive, plum, peach, fig, apple, etc. trees. We grow pepper, bean, tomatoes, melon, watermelon, etc. We make products from vegetables and fruits. We produce healing creams from wild plants and olive oil. We produce yogurt, and cheese from goat milk. You can learn how to make compost.

    Vegan or not.. Everyone is satisfied with the food in the kitchen. You will have breakfast, dinner, lunch and tea times in a day. We prepare vegetable packages for the customer group every week from the products we produce.

    We are looking for someone or a couple who can help with cooking, gardening, working on small projects and taking care of animals and also who is good with handy work like building a chicken coop, planting, cleaning the yard, etc.. A couple or singles are welcome too.

    The land is a village in Manisa Kırkağaç which is 40 km. to Balıkesir and 113 km to Dikili, İzmir beautiful coastal town in Western Turkey. If you love the sun and nature you will love your time here. If you're keen to cultural and touristic destinations such as Ephesus, Pergamum, Pamukkale, Assos or Troy etc. we can have a chance to visit them on our off days. Even on August, my village has a cool weather. It is not as hot as Izmir or Manisa.

    Let's share our dreams to understand each other with confidence and make the world a better place.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Pets
    Sustainability
    Self development
    Movies & TV
    Farming
    Events & social
    Culture
    Plant care
    Music
    Languages
    History
    Gardening
    Drawing & painting
    DIY & crafts
    Cooking & food
    Carpentry
    Books
    Astronomy
    Art & design
    Architecture
    Animals
    Yoga / Wellness
    Outdoor activities
    Nature
    Mountain
    Hiking
    Cycling
    Dancing
    Camping
    Beach
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We offer various farm experiences, communal living, and a glimpse into local history and culture. Participants can learn skills like making bread, cheese, yogurt, vinegar, preserves, pickles, dry tomatoes, dry fruits and jam. What makes this experience unique is the chance to live a simple life in a traditional Aegean town focused on agriculture, away from the hustle of mass tourism and big cities. You'll have two days off each week and can easily explore nearby popular spots like Dikili,Ephesus, Pergamum, Pamukkale, Assos and Ayvalık. We can have a chance to visit them on our off days. Plus, there are opportunities for local hikes in the nearby hills and forests.

  • Help

    Help

    We need help with farming they are easy tasks such as vegetable planting, hoeing, weeding or harvesting. Helping hours are quite variable

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    One of my sons study Linguistics in Poland, so he can speak Polish and German.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We have one room for volunteers. Also if you have camping tents, this is perfect to stay. We are not vegan, but we cook vegetable meals mostly. Our bathroom, kitchen are available for all guests. There is a washing machine for the laundry.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    In their spare time, guests may relax under our pine tree drinking tea or may visit Gelenbe, Kırkağaç, Soma, Akhisar, Balıkesir, Manisa, Ayvalık, Bergama, Dikili, İzmir, Pamukkale, Mount Ida, Troy or Assos. All of them are beautiful sites nearby to see.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    Digital nomads are welcome too. I am trying to learn front-end development so guests who know front-end would be very nice

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    A cat is welcome since we have got, too. But A dog can harm our vegetables that we grow. If he/she is completely calm, it is ok. But No dogs are allowed in the house

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

Host ref number: 599568543678

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