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Welcome!
We are a permaculture family farm engaged in ecological production. Permaculture is an approach that aims to create self-sustaining productive systems that mimic natural processes and are environmentally and socially responsible. We apply this approach in our daily lives as well as in the fields of agriculture and animal husbandry. We use diversity and polycultures, incorporate animals and their waste into the system, and use recycling. Thus, we create a system that supports natural processes and improves the soil over time.
Our journey started when me and my wife started looking for healthy food to feed our son. As we explored the food world, we realized how we were poisoned by all artificially packaged foods. Unfortunately, our environment is surrounded by so-called "healthy vegetables and fruits" grown with herbicides, pesticides, fungicides and chemical fertilizers that destroy the soil, water and air we breathe.
That's when we encountered 'Permaculture' and our whole life changed completely. We decided to find a piece of land where we could afford, where we could live a healthy, sustainable and regenerative life. And found it. Although we are still at the beginning of the work, we have come a long way, for now we are producing for our family consumption and our friends and volunteers are helping us during this time. We believe that the success of our farm is an important social message for a sustainable world. That's why we want to share our experiences as rural pioneers. By visiting our farm, you can see the ecological production methods and permaculture approach closely.
Welcome all of you to our Permaculture Farm.
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
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
During this visit, you will have detailed information about ecological production and permaculture applications, both theoretically and practically. You'll also become familiar with the local culture of consumption and production. At the farm, you will gain experiences about Cypriot food and beverage culture and daily life in the countryside.
Help
Our philosophy in general is to leave it as you found it. Stuff that are used both in the house and outside at the garden are expected to be cleaned and put in place after used.
The help needed is both in the house as housework, cooking and cleaning and in the garden; which are seasonal garden and farm works.
For example, chicken feeding (which we don`t have yet), composting, mowing, mulching, planting, harvesting, cleaning of garden beds, cutting wood and minor repairs. .
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Turkish: Fluent
Accommodation
There is a separate room with a double bed for volunteers. Also a separate toilet and shower, 24 hours hot water. Washing and drying machines. Unlimited internet 24 hours a day. Three meals a day are available. We can provide sheets and towels.
You can use all the staff and the rooms in the house just like home, but please ask before using as a courtesy.
You are also expected to clean your room and WC on the last day of your accommodation that you`ve been using to be left for the use of next volunteer. the shopping for the food for three meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) will be provided by us.
On the other hand, if you are to join us out for a meal, camping or other kind of entertainment you need to take care of yourself financially:)
What else ...
Our farm is in rural area village.. It is 20 minutes away from the nearest city by car, 25 minutes from the nearest beach, 20 minutes from the airport, 3 minutes from the market, and 10 minutes from the wetland in natural protected zone. If you like cycling, we have a bike available. We can accompany you in our free time so that you can tour the surroundings.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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They made significant contributions to our production, especially in composting, mandala and potato gardens. They also played an active role in maintaining and cleaning the farm, helping… read more
Over our time there we got to try our hand at variety of tasks and learned loads in the process. We worked three hours in the morning,… read more
Alex and Cassie's hard work and careful attitude… read more
Work was 25 hours, starting early in the morning to avoid the heat and it was flexible if you wanted to work longer to take some time off. Cassie did a large amount of weeding, as well… read more
She contributed to the healthy growth of our crops by working in the garden and did her best for other jobs on the farm as well.
At the same time, she… read more
During my stay, I had the opportunity to work and learn about permaculture, which was an amazing experience. I particularly enjoyed working with the soil and seeing the fruits of our labor grow. The… read more
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They made significant contributions to our production, especially in composting, mandala and potato gardens. They also played an active role in maintaining and cleaning the farm, helping… read more
Over our time there we got to try our hand at variety of tasks and learned loads in the process. We worked three hours in the morning,… read more
Alex and Cassie's hard work and careful attitude… read more
Work was 25 hours, starting early in the morning to avoid the heat and it was flexible if you wanted to work longer to take some time off. Cassie did a large amount of weeding, as well… read more
She contributed to the healthy growth of our crops by working in the garden and did her best for other jobs on the farm as well.
At the same time, she… read more
During my stay, I had the opportunity to work and learn about permaculture, which was an amazing experience. I particularly enjoyed working with the soil and seeing the fruits of our labor grow. The… read more
Honestly, we have had the most incredible time.
Irfan, Sinem, Ruzgar and Loki the pup are the most accepting, loving family we could have hoped for!
Making us feel welcome seemed to come genuinely naturally to the whole family. really making us feel… read more
