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Beschreibung
Three years ago, I acquired a picturesque plot of land in Dereköy, a charming village near Aydin, featuring an established olive grove. As a fine artist (painter, sculptor, and author of a book on artist paint making), I embarked on a sustainable living project.
I lovingly restored a 200-year-old Turkish mud house, preserving its historical character. Currently, I'm constructing a new home using eco-friendly materials like wood, straw bale, and lime plaster. The floors will be made from natural materials like mud and cow manure, and the surrounding wall will be built using the ancient Rammed Earth technique, similar to the Great Wall of China. Cement is entirely avoided in our building process.
I've already completed a workshop using these sustainable methods and plan to build an art studio soon. My project has attracted nearly 200 Workawayers, and I aim to complete everything within the next year with their valuable assistance.
We warmly welcome anyone interested in joining us in creating something truly magical in Dereköy. Once completed, I will offer classes in drawing, painting, paint making, sculpting, and pottery. We also keep bees and train interested individuals in beekeeping. Additionally, we will establish an aquaponics system to grow organic vegetables. Our small farm will be home to a donkey, goats, and chickens.
This project provides an opportunity for those seeking a sustainable lifestyle to learn by doing. By joining us, you'll contribute to this exciting eco-journey, share in the experience, and have a wonderful time.
I am a member of the European Straw building Association and the School of Natural Building in the UK, set up by Barbara Jones who is the world renown author of books covering strawbale building.
Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten
Karitative Arbeit
Kunstprojekte
Sprachpraxis
Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten
Unterrichten
Gartenarbeiten
Heimwerker- und Bauarbeiten
Mithilfe auf einem Bauernhof
Zubereiten / Kochen von Mahlzeiten für die Familie
Hausarbeiten
Tourismus / Gastgewerbe
Handwerkliche Arbeiten
Hilfe mit Computer /Internet
Interessengebiete
Bücher
Videoaufnahmen
Technik
Nachhaltigkeit
Selbstentwicklung
Haustiere
Farmarbeit
Kultur
Karitative Arbeiten
Schreiben
Gärtnern
Fotografie
Musik
Geschichte
Gartenarbeiten
Zeichnen & Malen
Heimwerken & DIY
Kochen & Backen
Tischlerarbeiten
Blogging
Kunst & Design
Architektur
Tiere
Outdoor-Aktivitäten
Mannschaftssportarten
Natur
Fitness
Radfahren
Camping
Strand
Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten
Travellers will learn about architecture, sustainable building practices and culture, and languages. In the future once all the construction work is completed, I will be teaching art, pottery, bee keeping, animal husbandry, environmental sustainability living whilst having loads of fun
Arbeit
All students are welcome, from architecture, arts, historians, crafts, carpentry, veterinarians, linguists (Turkish, English, and Afrikaans is spoken by the hosts), if you have any other skills please enquire.
Sprachen
Gesprochene Sprachen
Englisch: Fließend
Türkisch: FließendDieser Gastgeber bietet Sprachaustausch an
Dieser Gastgeber gibt an, dass er dir gern seine Muttersprache beibringt oder selbst eine Sprache lernen möchte.
Bitte wende dich direkt an ihn, um weitere Auskünfte zu erhalten.
Unterkunft
Various types of accommodation anre available on the project site. There are 2 double rooms available with 2 toilets and showers. In good weather additional accommodation will be provided in the form of a 4man tent.
Was noch ...
We are 25 km from the ancient city of Ephesus and 8km from the ancient city of Magnesia. The Aegean Sea is only an 26 km away from Dereköy, where unspoilt beaches will welcome you. Izmir International airport is less than an hour away.
Etwas mehr Information
Internet Zugang
Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang
Wir besitzen Tiere
Wir sind Raucher
Familien möglich
Kann Digital Nomads unterbringen
Dieser Gastgeber nimmt gern Digital Nomads bei sich auf.
Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans
No size limit, any campervan is acceptable
Hier sind Haustiere in der Regel willkommen
Dieser Gastgeber ist bereit, Reisende mit Haustieren bei sich aufzunehmen.
Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal
mehr als zwei
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Hyeon was a fantastic addition to our team of Workaway volunteers. He picks up new skills quickly and is always willing to put in extra effort. He collaborated seamlessly with the group, clearly enjoying their company—and they loved having him around. While there were some initial communication… read more
This was my first workaway experience. I decided to work at Hermann and Tanju’s house because I thought that I would be able to learn about architectures, how to use tools, and communications. However, I learned much more things from this experience. I met wonderful people from Canada and England and I could communicate while… read more
There was a different job almost every day, from clay to stone and woodwork. We always received great guidance and were given a lot of freedom while working.
Even after work, we had a well-equipped workshop with lots of tools and plenty of wood and other materials at our disposal and we had the… read more
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Hyeon was a fantastic addition to our team of Workaway volunteers. He picks up new skills quickly and is always willing to put in extra effort. He collaborated seamlessly with the group, clearly enjoying their company—and they loved having him around. While there were some initial communication… read more
This was my first workaway experience. I decided to work at Hermann and Tanju’s house because I thought that I would be able to learn about architectures, how to use tools, and communications. However, I learned much more things from this experience. I met wonderful people from Canada and England and I could communicate while… read more
There was a different job almost every day, from clay to stone and woodwork. We always received great guidance and were given a lot of freedom while working.
Even after work, we had a well-equipped workshop with lots of tools and plenty of wood and other materials at our disposal and we had the… read more
From the very beginning, Dana was deeply engaged in the project, showcasing… read more
Thank you Herman and Tanju for everything, we wish you all the best and hope to come back one day :).
Herman is a passionate and very interesting host. He welcomed me very well, in an organized way, and was very generous. His project is very rich and interesting. I carried out a wide variety of tasks in a pleasant environment. The village is charming, in the heart of the olive groves, and its… read more
The project is very unique and shows his creative vision...he is appreciative of… read more
