Back to Nature, help out on our land in the village of Kertmeç, Turkey

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We, Tayip (Turkish), Deborah (British) live on a large piece of land in the village of Kermeç, 700 metres above sea level with an amazing sea view.
We are a 35 minute drive from the town of Göcek famous for its sailing. We have a small holding run on holistic, permaculture and traditional methods. We have peacocks, turkeys, chickens,
assorted cats and dogs.
Tayip has planted the land with thousands of olive, almonds, walnuts, figs and many other trees. Deborah is using the produce to make conserves, jams and fresh delicious food.
There is guest accomadation for volunteers and future educational projects and holidays and a recently finished 3 more beautiful wooden houses for renting out. We had so much help from workaway volunteers on this project and couldn't have done it without them.
We have completed the building phase of our 3 new wood and glass buildings and have started to rent them out as holiday homes so we really need help with the up keep and maintaining of these houses and getting them neat and tidy to guests to stay in.
We need help with looking after all the animals and working on the land, lots of watering, looking after the vegetable patch and chickens. There may be some other projects that we need help with, any carpentry or other skills would be appreciated.
Is anyone interested in staying for a longer period of time? Anything from one to six months would be great although we still welcome people who can only commit to a shorter stay.
Please note that we have a strict no smoking policy on our land.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Farmstay help
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We have found that guests really love to be in nature leading a simple and hearty life, and learning about local culture as well as getting to know our neighbours. People are generally happy to have limited wifi as it makes them more present and gives an opportunity to do more being and reading.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We would love your help to manage the land, look after the animals, landscaping the garden, growing veggies, help with preserving and jam making and some cleaning and tidying.
We hope to have great fun and learn and teach from each other. We are easy going and interested in people of all walks at life and from all over the world. At the moment we are interested in self motivated, energetic and positive people.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Turkish: Fluent
Accommodation
We have plenty of guest accommodation for you to stay in. We will provide all meals and bedding.
What else ...
We are near to the coast so plenty of beaches nearby as well as sailing and boating opportunities. The nearest large town is Fethiye and there are many ancient ruins in the wider vicinity. Our village is very small with only a few other houses and local people scattered around ideal to see a traditional way of life but close enough to access the modern world.
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?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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16/10/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Claire & Senée)

A great couple of young women. They were very hard working and did everything that was asked of them with a good attitude. They picked stones from the land, a lot of watering, tidying and cleaning, pine cone collection, sanding wood to make a table as well as making a delicious chocolate cake. Thanks so much girls and good luck

(Excellent )

16/10/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Gauthier)

A great guy to have around, always interested in what was going on and good to chat with.
He looked after and fed all the animals, did plenty of watering and clearing stones from the orchards and many other jobs around the place. Thanks for your hard work

(Excellent )

16/10/2021

Left by Workawayer (Gauthier) for host

It was my first time I use workaway :)
I stayed during two weeks.
It was perfect, I confirme all that other people says :)

(Excellent )

19/12/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Kerem)

Kerem is a young man without much experience but with a great will to learn and experience as much as possible. He was happy to try anything asked of him and I hope he learnt a lot. He was always polite and funny to have around as well as taking his responsibilities seriously.
Thank so much for all your help and best of luck for your future.

(Excellent )

19/12/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Muhammad & Silvan)

These guys were great. They did everything asked of them with enthusiasm and grace. They are now experts in everything to do with pomegranates and olives. They spent days harvested, deseeding and juicing pomegranates and harvesting and preserving olives as well as many other jobs. Muhammad also made many delicious Malaysian and Asian meals for us… read more

(Excellent )

19/12/2020

Left by Workawayer (Muhammad & Silvan) for host

from the beginning when Deborah promptly replied to my request I already know that I'm going to enjoy my time volunteering at their place. it was easy to communicate with her and both of them are very welcoming. Most of the time there I worked with Tayyip who's easy going, funny and flexible. works are also varied and not boring. build a… read more

(Excellent )

19/09/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Can-Nur & Sven)

Can-Nur and Sven are a cute couple. I think Can-Nur is the boss and good at organising and understanding what needs to be done. She is happy to do everything that was asked of her. She was especially helpful to me with cleaning and getting the guest accommodation ready for new guests. She was pleasant to have around and very helpful. Sven helped… read more

(Excellent )

31/08/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Alastair)

Alastair stayed with us for 2 weeks. He was nice to have around, an interesting and educated guy. He is an artist and painted a picture everyday. On his last day he held an exhibition and gave us some of his artwork. He brought a bit of culture to the place. He did his work well and conscientiously. Always polite and articulate. Thanks for all… read more

(Excellent )

30/07/2020

Left by Workawayer (Miriam & Tim) for host

I wish I could go back already! Deborah and Tayip are such lovely and inspiring people.
You are both fantastic hosts because you manage to create a unique experience that is both fulfilling and enjoyable. Deborah it goes without saying, your cooking is amazing - I don’t know what everyone at the farm would do without it.
Tayip your passion and… read more

(Excellent )

29/07/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Miriam & Tim)

It was a pleasure to have Miriam staying with us. She is an engaging and articulate young woman.
There is a lot of plants to be watered at this time of the year, tomatoes to harvest, guest rooms to prepare, chicken coup to clean, eggs to collect and of course dogs to play with. Miriam did all these tasks efficiently and happily.
I think she… read more

(Excellent )

23/02/2020

Left by Workawayer (Theresa & Fionn) for host

We had an amazing time. In our first ten days we spent time with Tayip and Deborah and were working on the land. They are an inspiring, hard working, caring and funny couple. Deborah is a chef and she always cooked delicious food for us. We couldn’t stop eating because it was so yummy. Tayip has enormous energy and the skill to motivate people to… read more

(Excellent )

15/02/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Theresa & Fionn)

Theresa and Fionn stayed with us for about a month mostly house sitting. They are such an impressive couple, very confident and sure of their abilities of which there are very many. They were fun and interesting to have around and were so positive and carried out all work with great enthusiasm.
While we were away they looked after the animals… read more

(Excellent )

07/12/2019

Left by Workawayer (Paul & Stephanie) for host

Hi all,

Our time up in the hills of Göcek was our first Workaway experience.

As Deborah mentioned, this was an experience very much out of our comfort zone! And that was intentional - even though not comfortable. But that is the purpose of these cultural exchanges - to find and live through different ways of being.

We had a very rewarding time… read more

(Excellent )

07/12/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Paul & Stephanie)

Thank you so much Steph and Paul. It was lovely to meet you and a pleasure to spend time with you.
They were always so helpful, polite and interested. Although sometimes out of their comfort zone they always plunged in and did an amazing job. The work was very varied and many new skills were learnt. Using a chain saw to chop wood, clearing the… read more

(Excellent )

29/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Ender) for host

Dear reader,
if you are lazy enough to read all of the reviews I am here for you. I tested and I'm approving for you, yes all the good comments about host are true :-) that's enough for you. Go and apply.
Do you want to continue to read? Okay then, hardworking people like you will definitely like this experience. If you do not consider yourself… read more

(Excellent )

28/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Tyler) for host

Staying with Deborah and Tayip was one of my favorite experiences in a year of travel. Their knowledge, energy, and work ethic are infectious. They taught me about living closer to the land, cooking, building, woodworking, caring for plants and animals, and most importantly having a creative approach to life. Together they have built a beautifully… read more

(Excellent )

15/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Tyler)

We absolutely loved having Tyler staying with us. He is so enthusiastic and energetic. He worked so hard alongside our Turkish house builders and enjoyed every minute of it from mixing cement to house construction. He picked up Turkish very quickly and impressed us all. He is fun to be around and he loved our puppy so much. He also helped planting… read more

(Excellent )

08/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Lachlan) for host

This world truly is full of some wonderful and unique people - the kind that have an impact on your beliefs and outlook on life. Tayip and Deborah are without a doubt these kind of people!
I not only learnt about gardening, cooking and building, but also, staying on the farm gave my mind the space to reflect upon my travels.
I guarantee that… read more

(Excellent )

06/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Lachlan)

Lachie was with us for almost 2 weeks and felt like part of the family. He is kind, thoughtful, polite and extremely helpful. He was great at cooking, cleaning the kitchen and making sure the water cooler was always topped up.
When he was working with Tayip he was a bit out of his comfort zone but gave everything a good try and I hope, learnt a… read more

(Excellent )

24/07/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (evrim)

It was good to see Evrim adapt to country living as he is a city boy from İstanbul. We threw him in at the deep end by working with local builders making concrete structures, watering the hot dry land and tending to the animals. He was especially great with training the new puppy to walk, it was fun to watch. He brought some culture to us, he… read more

(Excellent )

23/07/2019

Left by Workawayer (evrim) for host

This summer i met with Tayip and Deborah. I stayed 8 days in their gorgeous farm house located top on the hills with cleaned air , full of green lands and deep view facing towards the Mediterranean sea.
During my stay there ,beside Tayip and Deborah I have met some other beautiful people too. Such as Selgün, Ümit ( friends of Tayip) , Aydan and… read more

(Excellent )

15/07/2019

Left by Workawayer (Alicia) for host

I spent an incredible 20 days on the land in Kertmeç with Deborah and Tayip. The setting is peaceful and views are unparalleled. Cozy cabin accommodation and amazing food prepared by Deborah - plenty to eat for a hungry workawayer. I took care of the many fowl (chickens, turkey, peacock) on the land, fed the dogs and cats, cleaned and organized… read more

(Excellent )

06/07/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Alicia)

Thank you Alicia for all your amazing help, endless energy, intelligence and organisation skills. It was a pleasure having you. Alicia got stuck into every job with a vengeance, from deep cleaning the kitchen to helping build and plaster the new bathroom. Great at anticipating peoples needs, mature and very self motivated. She is very confident… read more

(Excellent )

06/10/2018

Left by Workawayer (Pavel) for host

My sray at Deborah and Tayip place was simply great. They are most generous people I have met. The food cooked by Deborah was delicious and I thing I got fat during that 2 weeks. Tayip is crazy guy and it is really fun to work and talk with him. Also Yoldas, a puppy, is unforgettable. I am curious how will the place look like after several years… read more

(Excellent )

06/10/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Pavel)

Pavel is such a great guy. He is very strong and energetic. He worked so hard, apart from watering he planted and landscaped a whole orchard of fig trees. He was also a help in the kitchen where he made a load of his grandmothers family chilli sauce recipe, which we will be enjoying for months to come.
Thanks so much Pavel, c9me back in a few… read more

(Excellent )

06/10/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Margot & Alexander)

These guys are amazing, amazing. Such good help, they couldn’t do enough and such lovely energetic energy to be around. They kept the kitchen super clean and helped with the cooking. Alex made some great BBQ’s. Nothing was too much trouble.
They worked tirelessly on the land, watering and planting. They also attended and bathed Yoldas, our new… read more

(Excellent )

23/09/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Amanda)

Thanks Amanda and Ashley for entertaining us with your quick wit, sense of humour and of course your wonderful music. These 2 are modern troubadours lightening the way for us all. They also participated in our life style and did plenty of watering, planting and pond digging. Thank you so much :sparkling_heart:

(Very good )

22/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (Amanda) for host

These folks are great, legit, fun and easy to be around. The ducks as well and cats very chill. Yoldas(h) is a good girl; Ozzie is a good boy. Did watering and pond making and fig planting. There will be so many figs someday! There are so many figs already. The mountains are very nice, food so healthy and plentiful. Appreciate y'all having us and… read more

(Excellent )

19/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (Diana María ) for host

Thanks to Deborah and Tayip for the experience at your home, I was very happy to improve my English, learn new things and know this place in Turkey. It was an arduous experience and a lot of learning. Hugs and the best successes for you.

(Very good )

18/08/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Diana María )

Thanks to Diana for her great energy and hard work. She got on very well with all the animals and people. She is great at cleaning, organising and needlework. She cleaned and renovated all our pillows which was great and used her own initiative to do this project. She was also part of the house sitting team and we found her very trustworthy and… read more

(Very good )

14/08/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Valeria & Matias)

Valeria and Matias looked after the place while we were away. We spent the first few days together showing them the ropes and finishing off the new house. We were so impressed with their hard work and seriousness about house sitting. They learnt and wrote down all the jobs needed to be done while they were there on their own. Matias worked so hard… read more

(Excellent )

14/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Valeria & Matias) for host

We spent two and a half weeks in Tayip and Deborah's land and we had a great time while in there. It was our first workaway experience and even though we mostly housesitted for them we got involved in different activities, learned plenty of stuff and got to meet really nice people in the process. They views from the house are astonishing as you… read more are up in the mountains and yet you see the sea. The skies at night are something not to miss!

Before Deborah and Tayip went away we got to a couple of days together, being introduced to how to run things in their absence, getting familiarised with the many animals and to learn about the plantations. We got to learn about the Turkish culture and try some dishes as Deborah is a very, VERY good cook. We only regret we didnt spend more time with her so as to soak up all of her cooking secrets. We also worked together in finishing a wooden house they were constructing. We got to isolate it and finish the interiors; the varnishing of the floors was our personal project while we were alone. They have plans of building many more house, to create a place where different workshops can be teached so if building is your thing, you'll be getting in the right place! And if you decide to come by in October you'll be getting in the project from scratch.

We shared our stay with another workawayer( bests to Diana!!) and our main responsabilities were to care for and feed the animals, a bunch of diverse birds, a gang of pussycats and two rockstar dogs, Lina and Ozzy and watering plantations, mostly figs but also some other fruits trees, olives, almonds and few vegetables. Turkey in July can be pretty hot so watering was an esential part of our routine and the activity that consumed most of our time. The reward was to see and taste so many different figs, so sweet and yummy! Figs are a great deal in Turkey and we were very lucky to come across such a passionate person ike Tayip to teach us about this fruit. He collects fig plants more than he plants them, so you'll be in front of a fig artist. He is also a very energetic person so if you like working, learning and being active he is your guy!

Carig for the animals was really fun, specially the birds. Every one of them is free range, so it was like watching a reality show indeed. Geese that work as a team, bullying the ducks. A duck mamma mothering chick babies cause she sat on the wrong eggs! Peacock babies running around, turkey babies running around, the rooster that decided to get up at 4 am and many, many more stories. We got to build new beds for the chicken so we kind of trained them to lay in there.
Regarding cats, they are pretty easy, not all of them are that sociable but once they know you carry the food, friends for good! Lina and Ozzy are the best, super sweet dogs that can join you for some walking in the mountains. But dont you dare try walking in the afternoon: is their nap time!

Tayip and Deborah are really nice people, easygoing and good to talk to.They came to get us to the airport, took as to dinner, left us plenty of tips to visit the surroundings, left us their car for transportations as the house is in the mountains and there is no bus to get up/down there and when Tayip got back he took us for a day out to Gocek and borrowed their appartment there as we had a bus to another city the day after that. He also gifted us with some figs to take with us. We wish them the best!

We had a great stay overall and recommend it to other fellow workawayers. There is plenty to keep you busy and many places to discover from there in your free days!

(Excellent )

02/07/2018

Left by Workawayer (Jimena) for host

a true gem of a place. Plus My favorite work away experience so far. I stayed with them in June for 3 wks. Tasks: planting tons and tons of fig and mulberry trees, watering the land, transplanting seedlings, caring after the land. Also learned a handful of grafting techniques and about clay and wood construction. Deborah won me over with her… read more

(Excellent )

28/06/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Jimena)

Thanks for all your help we loved spending time with you. Jime was very intelligent and observant and came up with good ideas and solutions to problems. She worked really hard on the house and picked up some new skills. We made some gorgeous midsummer lavender flower essence that will always remind me of her. Please come back:green_heart:

(Excellent )

28/06/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Andrea)

Andrea was with us for 2 weeks and did many different jobs including watering, planting and house building. She speaks her mind and knows how to get what she wants. She made herself very at home and was good to see her enjoying herself and working hard. Thanks for all your work:sparkling_heart:

(Very good )

28/06/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Nina)

Big characters, big hearts, hard workers and great fun. We really enjoyed having Julien and Nina around. They toiled on the mud wall then ripped through the wooden walls and had a sense of achievement and a completed job. Thanks so much and please come again:heart:

(Excellent )

08/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Fernando & Sofía) for host

We spend an amazing time with this people. We learned a lot about plants.
Tayip is the funniest guy ever and Deborah is great cooker. They help us with some troubles that we had to deal with.
We made gardening like watering the fig trees and plant some seeds. We helped to build the mud wall and also to clean.

We really enjoy our time in the farm… read more

(Excellent )

07/06/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Fernando & Sofía)

Thanks for the smiles and good sense of humour. Sofia worked really hard on heavy duty jobs and we sang my friend Fernando by ABBA

(Good )

07/06/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (jeanne & Vince )

These two were like a breathe of fresh air. Very sharp and funny and loved playing in the mud to make our wall. Everyday they were covered in red mud from head to foot. They loved the kittens. We made a yummy stew! Thanks for everything :purple_heart:

(Excellent )

07/06/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Baptiste & Marion)

It was super to host Baptiste and Marion. They are a lovely couple who fitted in easily to our life style. Baptiste told amazing stories of his travelling adventures and Marion was so helpful by quietly keeping the kitchen and balcony clean and tidy. They worked so hard making our monumental mud and straw wall and were very concerned to do a… read more

(Excellent )

06/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Baptiste & Marion) for host

We spent 2 lovely weeks at Deborah's and Tayip's lovely mountain retreat !

Tayip brings a sweet craziness which create a lovely atmosphere.
Deborah's food is just delicious and enlight your day with all its flavor and freshness. She always takes care that everybody feels comfortable.
The two of them create a really smooth and welcoming… read more

(Excellent )

22/05/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Alejandra & Carlos)

It was so nice and relaxing having Carlos and Alejandra around. They were interesting and interested. They did everything with care and love and artistic flair.
They were happy to experiment with the mud and straw material for the new house walls and their knowledge of clay really helped. Ali made delicious mulberry and banana Icecream that I will… read more

(Excellent )

22/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Alejandra & Carlos) for host

Deborah and Tayib are such a nice and authentic couple who opened their doors and hearts from the beginning. We ended up staying two weeks, in which we helped Tayib in several gardening tasks, we learned grafting and he shared with us his knowledge and passion for figs, in other words he's the "fig professor". We ate many mulberries and also took… read more

(Excellent )

15/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Saad) for host

Woow it was amazing this is first volunteering for me i was so lucky to be with Deborah and Tayib i learning grafting thank you Tayib and deborah cooking delicious food the best lemon Cake in the world , thank you deborah for let me stay at your accommodation in gocek and thank you tayib for fethiye trip I missed you all and i will com back again… read more

(Excellent )

14/05/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Saad)

It was such a pleasure hosting Saad. He is a very generous, kind and inquisitive man. He brought delicious Arabic coffee and dates with him and he brewed it for us every morning. He was very keen to work and learn and it was great to see him so free and happy and made us all smile. I am sure he really enjoyed himself and we enjoyed having him. He… read more

(Excellent )

10/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Kai & Valerie) for host

We stayed at Deborah and Tayip's mountain paradise for an amazing three weeks. We had a great time working with both the animals and the plants. Tayip knows a LOT about plants, bees and birds, and Deborah cooked some of the most delicious food we have had during our whole trip (which shouldn't surprise anyone, because she has worked as a… read more

(Excellent )

08/05/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Kai & Valerie)

It was lovely sharing time with Kai and Valerie. They are a smart, intelligent and engaged couple. Kai worked very hard on the land and is an expert strimmer and Valerie pointed out our chickens had scaly leg mites and put in place some practices for relieving the condition. They made me a lovely birthday cake and some other Canadian sweet… read more

(Excellent )

01/11/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Bilal)

Bilal yaaah! It was such a pleasure to have Bilal staying with us. He is an enormously warm hearted man. He is a bundle of positive energy, he is very smart, articulate and knowledgeable. He was so sweet with all the animals (who are all missing him). He came to the vet with me when Pixie broke her leg and Lina had a swollen thigh and was a rock… read more

(Excellent )

31/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (Bilal) for host

I’ve spent 5 amazing weeks at Deborah & Tayib; it was such an amazing experience. They are naturally happy and funny couple, animal loving and share a lot of themselves with you. It’s such a treat to be around them. The farm has a great vibe and the view from there is so beautiful. I helped them building a new one bedroom house; and I was lucky to… read more

(Excellent )

27/10/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Benedikt)

It was so lovely having Ben around. He is very quiet and unassuming but gentle and kind. He is a hard worker and does all his tasks quickly and thoroughly and to a high standard. He can work as part of a team but prefers to work on his own without much supervision. He helped on the house build, tidying the store room, weeding pathways, watering,… read more

(Excellent )

26/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (Benedikt) for host

Staying in the place in the mountains was amazing. Deborah and Tayip are very kind and animal loving people. We ate together with their family and friends which were always very nice. I learned much about building and permaculture and I never got bored in this place. I unfortunately had to leave earlier. otherwise i had stayed much longer.
It was… read more

(Excellent )

07/05/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Bettina )

Bettina and Martin were great fun to have around. Full of boundless energy and great ideas. They seemed to be so at home at our place and were totally awesome at house sitting while we were away. We returned to find a delightful plunge pool they had renovated from an old concrete leaky watertank, sparkling clean windows and great upgraded chicken… read more

(Excellent )

06/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (Bettina ) for host

dear Deborah and Tayip - you were the reason why we spent one more month in Turkey :-)))

thank you for your trust, it was incredibly peaceful to babysit your house and all the animals,
what a wonderful, extraordinary place.
and it was funny, instructive and really enjoyable to live and work with you afterwards.

good luck wit the peacock eggs and… read more

(Excellent )

26/03/2017

Left by Workawayer (Heulwen) for host

There were so many great things about our housesit for Deborah and Tayip. A beautiful house in an idyllic spot with incredible views and lovely walks in the hills. Lovely animals to look after, cuddle and spoil. We also had the use of their car and so were able to explore the local area and they were happy for us to have a guest from UK come and… read more

(Good )

09/03/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Heulwen)

Thanks guys for your hard work and attention to detail and for looking after the place so well while we were away. I was very happy and confident to leave everything in your capable hands. I found you to be reliable, trustworthy and practical. Many thanks and stay in touch.

(Excellent )

02/12/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Yusof)

It was great having Yusof around. He is a very kind and gentlemanly. He was a great help putting the finishing touches to the new house. He made some stairs and a walkway and helped with the workshop.
One day he made a delicious Malaysian curry for lunch. He worked very hard and we enjoyed his visit.

(Excellent )

30/11/2016

Left by Workawayer (Yusof) for host

My first experience workaway. Beautiful panoramic view and nature. Kermec for me is very very peaceful place no wonder I sleep early here. I see all people in this village are close relationship like one family member. Very convince with Tayip and Debroh. My help work here more times spent assists Tayip try finishing job build his new house. I… read more

(Excellent )

15/11/2016

Left by Workawayer (Diana) for host

Deborah and Tayip are wonderful hosts, kind and thoughtful, and staying with them is the best possible introduction to the Turkish coast, its beauty, traditions and history. The many animals are a constant source of entertainment and joy. Deborah is an amazing cook who spoiled me with delicious, wholesome, eclectic meals. Tayip is a ball of energy… read more

(Excellent )

09/11/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Diana)

Diana stayed with us for a month and was a great addition to our family. I especially appreciated her wisdom and intelligence. She helped so much with hard labour breaking stones, picking up bags and bags of plastic rubbish, picking and cracking kilos of almonds, helping with the house build and loving the animals. She has great stamina and… read more

(Excellent )

26/10/2016

Left by Workawayer (Andre) for host

So here we go...Debroah I'm still in love with your Food. Eating time was definitly my favourite time. From Breakfast, till dinner and in between some Copper- and Teatime was so tasty and yummy. Sourrounded with this unbeatable panorama of the sea and mountains, lefts you speechless.
Working with Tayip was a big pleasure, he was all the time… read more

(Excellent )

18/10/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Andre)

It was such a pleasure having Andre helping us. He is enthusiastic, hardworking, very keen to learn new skills, strong and able with a good sense of humour and very polite.
He worked so hard with Tayip cladding the house and learning carpentry skills. He made some unique lights with me and taught me very patiently some very basic electric… read more

(Excellent )

06/10/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Zeitel & Noah)

Thanks for all your help. You were fab, hardworking and self motivated. You really helped push the house building forward which made all the difference. It was really fun and interesting to have you around. The best of luck with your future plans.

(Excellent )

15/09/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Joshua & Karen)

Josh and Karen were a great couple to have around. They were enthusiastic and fun as well as hard working and did a high quality job. They helped with watering, animal care, cooking and house building. Josh made a nice coffee table for his room and was quick to learn woodwork skills. Karen was caring and reliable. Tayip will miss them and Deborah… read more

(Excellent )

14/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Joshua & Karen) for host

This was our first workaway experience and we loved it. The house is in a beautiful location high up in the mountains and has amazing views. Tayip is one of the most entertaining individuals we have ever met, there is never a dull moment when he is around. It was a shame we didn't get to meet Deborah as she was in England but who knows, maybe we… read more

(Excellent )

25/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (Matthew & Joanne) for host

We were lucky enough to stay here for 5 weeks and take care of the house, land and animals while Tayip and Deborah were away for 3 of those weeks.

Our week together was spent doing lots of varied tasks, eating Deborah’s delicious food and enjoying good company.
We worked mainly with Tayip who is a unique and enthusiastic character. His… read more

(Excellent )

22/08/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Matthew & Joanne)

Thank you so much for being brilliant house sitters. Matt and Joe looked after the land and animals really well while we were away. Lina, one of our dogs was really ill and they did everything they could with the vet and to help her on the road to recovery. They were very reliable, trustworthy and sensible. We had complete trust in their ability… read more

(Excellent )

23/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (Leonie) for host

We spent a joyful and happy time with Deborah and Tayip! It is interesting and fun to work with Tayip, who has always a smile on his face, knows a lot about farming, permaculture, architecure and especially fig trees :) He is talkative, motivating and likes to share his knowledge and experiences! Deborah makes amazing food, not only of the turkish… read more

(Excellent )

22/08/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Leonie)

Leonie and Tariq stayed with us for about 3 weeks and we really enjoyed their company. They were hard working, curious, self motivated, enthusiastic and laid back and had a lot of intelligence and common sense.
Leonie made some incredible pathways for us, very neat and lined with stones and Tariq was keen to get on with the house build.
We wish… read more

(Excellent )

22/06/2016

Left by Workawayer (Aisha & Abdul) for host

I am extremely lucky to have met Deborah & Tayip as this was my first placement. The freedom made me feel like I was in my own home and everyone was like family to me. I miss Deborah's turkish cooking & all the farm animals. The landscape was breathtaking & I am coming back again! so please keep my trousers and shoes safe!
Abdul

(Excellent )

01/06/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Aisha & Abdul)

We loved having Abdul stay with us. He was such a gentleman. He was quick to learn and self motivated it was a pity that he could only stay for a week. Hopefully he and Aisha will come back to help with the olive harvest in the autumn. Thank you so much Abdul.

(Excellent )

20/06/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Elli)

It was really lovely having Elli staying up with us. She is like a breath of fresh air. Always smiling and positive with plenty of common sense and practicality. She was an able assistant to Tayip and put in place a whole system of water pipes for watering plants and general use. She was quick to understand what was needed. She could always become… read more

(Excellent )

19/06/2016

Left by Workawayer (Elli) for host

I spent a little less than a month with Tayip and Deborah and boy did it go fast, too fast (& too much fun). The farm is such a beautiful spot high up in the mountains and it didn't take long at all to settle in. After leaving to go to the market with Tayip the first weekend I was there, arriving home the following day felt like I was returning to… read more

(Excellent )

12/06/2016

Left by Workawayer (Jennifer) for host

Late November last year, I spent about 10 days with Tayip and Deborah at their farm, in preparation for minding their place whilst they travelled. The location is stunning, combined with an amazing energy. It is a mountainous area oozing with peace, freedom and a lightness. I hit it off with both of them and have developed a lasting friendship.… read more

(Excellent )

01/06/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Jennifer)

Jennifer did some house sitting for us last November and December. We all loved her especially our dogs Ozzy and Lina. She looked after everything beautifully and got Lina through her first season without letting her get pregnant, she was so caring and practical with her. Jennifer also built some egg laying pods for the chickens which are used… read more

(Excellent )

11/06/2016

Left by Workawayer (Michel & Sophie) for host

Un coin de paradis dans la montagne avec vue sur la mer. Si vous aimez les animaux et une vie simple avec les animaux, balade avec les deux compagnons chiens, n'hésitez pas .
Deborah débordante de gentillesse et d'attention et Tayyip passionné de figuiers et d'autres plantes vous feront découvrir les secrets de la nature.
Nous avons passé… read more

(Excellent )

01/06/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Michel & Sophie)

Michel and Sophie house sitted for us in January and February.
We were so happy with them. They looked after everything real well. The house was so tidy when got back and the freezer was full of wild boar they had found in the forest and had butchered - we were so impressed. Michel planted our veg patch and Sophie made delicious French pastries.… read more

(Excellent )

10/06/2016

Left by Workawayer (Nadia & Seçkin ) for host

We spent 4 bloody good weeks here, memorable days for us. The surrounding nature is gorgeous and Tayip, as native from this land, never miss an occasion to explain you anything about it. He definetely has a lot to share, has a natural born crazy curious. :D + #figs#Thaï lover. Our days were full, mixing roof and gardening work with coffee breaks… read more

(Excellent )

01/06/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Nadia & Seçkin )

Nadia and Seçkin where a very hard working couple. They were both self motivated and happy in their work. We are so grateful that they helped us to finally finish the roof for our new house. Nadia is a great cook and cookie baker and the chatty one of the couple while Seçkin is quick to pick up new skills and is the strong, silent type. Thanks so… read more

(Excellent )

23/02/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Juan & Marianela)

It was great fun having Juan and Marion helping us. They cleared our pathways, chopped wood, made some very delicious food including catering for a party for 35 people. They taught us a lot about wine and set up some very interesting wine tasting for us. They were also a great help with the olive harvest and house building. Thanks so much. It was… read more

(Excellent )

04/12/2015

Left by Workawayer (Juan & Marianela) for host

Is an incredible place!!! Tayip and Deborah are amazing people we spend one month with them and was really really good in the midle of the montains with the forest around helping them to built their house... Was an incredible experience!!!!!

(Excellent )

20/11/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Helissa & Marcellino)

We had a really great time having Helissa around, we had three other workawayers here at the same time and we were one big happy family. Helissa was always very helpful and willing to do any job. She was enthusiastic, interested and curious. She liked to be given some work, then went off to do it quietly on her own in her own way without too much… read more

(Excellent )

17/11/2015

Left by Workawayer (Helissa & Marcellino) for host

This was probably my best workaway experince so far!! Beautiful place, wonderful people, great and interesting work! Tayip is building a house, so we could help a little with that, and otherwise just learning a lot and helping out with the land, planting trees, planting beans, going to the garden to pick up some fresh vegetables, helping with the… read more

(Excellent )

28/09/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Tim & Ashleigh)

I really enjoyed having Tim and Ashleigh around. They were very helpful and self motivated. They were especially good at dog walking and dog hugging as well as watering in the hottest days of August and eating watermelon. They were also enthusiastic in the kitchen. They were easy going and good to communicate with. Highly recommended. Many thanks… read more

(Excellent )

25/09/2015

Left by Workawayer (Tim & Ashleigh) for host

This feedback is a bit late but still wanted to get in and send top marks to Tayip as a workaway host! We were unfortunate not to meet Deborah as she was in the UK at the time but we enjoyed our three weeks up on the farm with Tayip, who is a character! Allllrrrriiigggghhhttttt...... Full of life and never stops!
In between watering his plants,… read more

(Excellent )

06/08/2015

Left by Workawayer (Paulina & William) for host

We stayed at the mountain which we like to call Cloud 9 for a month. Half the time we house-sat while Deb and Tayip were away in London and the other half of the time we worked on projects around Cloud 9 and learned many new skills in gardening, permaculture, beekeeping, animal care, Turkish customs, cooking and even reiki massage! We had a great… read more

(Excellent )

05/08/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Paulina & William)

Paulina and Will, thank you so so much for everything you have done while with us for a month.
Your energy and enthusiasm is incredible. I felt so comfortable leaving you in charge when we were both in England. I had total trust that you were responsible and trustworthy and didn't worry at all.
You were always positive, jolly and hard working… read more

(Excellent )

05/07/2015

Left by Workawayer (Soe) for host

When I first decided to do Workaway volunteering program, I was terrified because I did not know what to expect. But, Deborah and Tayip really made my first volunteering experience one unique memory. Since when I was emailing them, I was very much impressed by how responsive they were. The longest I waited to hear back from them was a day or two.… read more

(Excellent )

20/06/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Soe)

Soe was our first workaway experience and it was great. We really enjoyed Soe's company. He is a happy, kind and intelligent man who is hard working, helpful and eager to do anything asked of him. He was involved in finishing off the new accommodation, making bed frames, watering vegetables, cooking, looking after bees, chickens and dogs. Thanks… read more

(Excellent )

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