Profile information
Host rating
100 %
Last replied
10 Mar 2026
Reply rate
83.3 %
Usually responds within 1 day
Feedback
18
ID verified
Email verified
Country info
Badges (7)
Details
Description
After years of working as an alternative builder in Turkey, I left the trade and bought a piece of land in the mountains 60km out of Fethiye. This summer's plan is to achieve small building projects, land maintenance and agricultural work, especially the cherry harverst mid june to early august. 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
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Sustainability
Farming
History
Photography
Gardening
Carpentry
Architecture
Art & design
Mountain
Nature
Hiking
Camping
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I can share
- 10 years of alternative building experience
- 20 years of living in Turkey
- world travel experience
- showing the natural surroundings
Help
The project is located 1400m high in the mountains near Çameli, between Fethiye and Denizli. There is a lot of agricultural work as well as basic construction and land maintenance. There are many cherry trees, to be harvested end of June.
Beware that living conditions are down to the very minimum. The land in on a mountain slope at the edge of the village, next to the forest. Being comfortable with nature is a must.
There is only one structure on site used as a kitchen and dining room, otherwise we are camping.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Turkish: Fluent
Accommodation
Basic dry toilets and bathing space.
Fresh spring water is available on land.
Three meals a day (good cooks will be appreciated)
220V electricity from solar.
You will need your camping equipment.
The phone signal is good so you could access the internet on your phone.
What else ...
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?
Two
My animals / pets
Chat with Workawayers who've visited this host
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
Photos
Chat with Workawayers who've visited this host
Feedback
These are extra optional ratings when members leave feedback. The average rating left for each option is displayed.
Accuracy of profile:
(5.0)
Cultural exchange:
(4.8)
Communication:
(5.0)
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
