Taking care of my farm in traditional ways while exploring Tepeköy, Turkey

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  Description

  My name is Ercan. It has always been my life goal to build a farm, and after many years I finally made it happen. Now I am happy to open this place to people from around the world. I am now living with İsaïa, my girlfriend from France.
  The farm is 150 acres, we have 3 houses, located in a beautiful oak forest. We have vineyards, olive trees, fruit and nut trees, a vegetable garden, and animals such as goats, sheep, chickens and bees. We produce honey, dairy products and many other things in small quantities, but with a focus on good quality. We have 2 cats and we hope to have dogs soon.
  My goal is to slowly build a self-sufficient farm. We are learning little by little directly on the land, and it is very motivating to see the place grow and improve over time. Whenever we get curious about something or have a new idea, we like to try it and turn it into a project.
  This place is perfect for people who enjoy nature, simple living and learning by doing. We like to share knowledge, ideas and good moments together.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  Hospitality/Tourism

  General Maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  Interests

  

  Events & social

  

  Sustainability

  

  Pets

  

  Culture

  

  Self development

  

  Farming

  

  Drawing & painting

  

  Carpentry

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Gardening

  

  Plant care

  

  Music

  

  Animals

  

  Adventure sports

  

  Sailing / Boating

  

  Nature

  

  Fitness

  

  Camping

  

  Beach

  

  Water sports

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Hiking
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  You will be able to learn all the life skills you can learn in a farm plus fishing and freediving,kite surfing and swimming in the island if you are interested.Farm's location is very avaible for hiking around the hills and forests.

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  Help

  I started the farm 4 years ago, and I could accomplish much more with extra help.
  Most of the help needed is with gardening, cooking, cleaning, building, and taking care of the animals (chickens, goat, sheeps). It also depends on the season. In spring the main work is gardening and planting vegetables. In autumn we focus more on producing wine, olives and olive oil. We also make molasses from grapes and pears.
  Help from permaculture experts or experienced farmers is especially valuable for us, but any of your skills could be useful. We are always open to new suggestions and ideas.
  In the future I would like to plant many kinds of medicinal herbs, grow mushrooms, make natural fertilizers and experiment with new gardening techniques.
  Do not hesitate to contact me if you would like more details about the kind of help needed.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent
  French: Fluent
  Turkish: Fluent
  Spanish: Intermediate

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  Accommodation

  We provide a stone house with 2 rooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and a private toilet. It also includes WiFi and fresh spring water from the mountain behind us for drinking, and a beautiful view on the island and the lake.
  We provide two meals a day and snacks. Most of the time we cook and eat together (we are two people here) but you can also eat by yourself if you prefer. We mostly cook ourselves but we are always happy to try different cuisines.
  In summer we usually have a late breakfast and an early dinner.

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  What else ...

  There are many beautiful beaches on the island that you can enjoy. The island is also a well-known spot for kite surfing and fishing.
  Our farm is surrounded by forests and hills with many nice hiking spots. The town center, with bars and places to socialize, is about a 20-minute drive from the farm. In summer there are many festivals, concerts and gatherings happening on the island.
  We make a fire very often at night and enjoy the Milky Way, which can be seen clearly on most nights.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  We have 2 mobile wifi hot-spot and extenders,We already hosted few digital nomad friends they did not have any problem but in case they brought their turkish sim-cards which can provide them internet for emergencies.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  İ can provide water,outdoor kitchen,toilet and shower. İ have solar panel which can be connected to your battery in your car.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  We are pet friends if they are friendly to the animals in the farm(sheep,goats,chickens,cats,dogs)

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

  

  Luna

  

  Chickpea

  

  Maya

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