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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. We have earthworms to use their liquid and solid manure. 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
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
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
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 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 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
We need help with farming they are easy tasks such as vegetable planting, harvesting, hoeing. Helping hours are quite flexible.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
One of my son studying Linguistics in Poland, so he can speak Polish and German. I also want to learn German from a guest who can speak English as well.
Accommodation
We have one room for volunteers. Also if you have camping tents or caravans, 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 ...
In their spare time, guests may relax under our pine tree drinking tea and 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
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
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
Space for parking camper vans
If you have caravan or camping tent , no problem at all.
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?
More than two
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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Özgur and his parents are very warm-hearted people and made me… read more
Her commitment to the farm was unwavering. The heart of any farm lies in its fields, and she truly became an integral part of ours. Her hands, once soft, now bore the marks of soil and… read more
Özgur is an incredible fun, intelligent, well-read and kind person. He has many stories to tell but also can teach… read more
I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for all the help and support you provided during your stay at my farm. You both have been incredibly hard-working, from the moment you arrived until the very last moment when you left, always with smiling faces and a positive attitude.
Your dedication to helping out in my field and… read more
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Özgur and his parents are very warm-hearted people and made me… read more
Her commitment to the farm was unwavering. The heart of any farm lies in its fields, and she truly became an integral part of ours. Her hands, once soft, now bore the marks of soil and… read more
Özgur is an incredible fun, intelligent, well-read and kind person. He has many stories to tell but also can teach… read more
I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for all the help and support you provided during your stay at my farm. You both have been incredibly hard-working, from the moment you arrived until the very last moment when you left, always with smiling faces and a positive attitude.
Your dedication to helping out in my field and… read more
The passion that Ozgur has for… read more
Whether it was in the fields or in the house, she consistently went above and beyond, and her commitment to excellence was evident in everything… read more
But extreme hot days lasted. I couldn't work… read more
If you will come to Turkey or are in Turkey, you should come there! I am sure you can enjoy and have nice experience there.
I highly recommend Ozgur’s place because it's not only they have many fruits, vegetables, trees, flowers and animals, it's not only I had great meals in the… read more
I want to express my deep gratitude and… read more
They exemplify hard work on the farm… read more
I really loved this wonderful family
I loved the grandmother and the grandfather very much
They are very kind people
Iran's drawings will really amaze you he's a real Artiste
Im a friend and fan of him
I Hope you could meet him
I learned a lot from those people about trees and plants and goats and how to take… read more
I wanted to express my deep appreciation for your extraordinary generosity and hard work. Your selfless contribution to our daily lives has had an incredible impact and I am truly grateful for everything you do.
Jules, your help with the housework has turned our home into a sanctuary of cleanliness and order. Your… read more
Tayip is a very good carpenter and we have learned a lot about carpentry with him. We helped him with his projects building furniture and structures from wood. Tayip has always a smile in his face,… read more
