A cozy garden scene features raised wooden planter beds, gravel paths, orange cushioned chairs, lush plants, and distant green hills beneath a cloudy sky. Peaceful ambiance.
A terraced garden with stone walls and wooden planters surrounds a small wooden house. Lush greenery and flowers flourish, while a white dog stands nearby.
This image shows a rustic outdoor patio with a brick and stone pizza oven, wood storage, gravel paths with decorative stone patterns, and a cozy seating area.
This cozy outdoor seating area features a gray L-shaped sofa with red-patterned pillows, a small table, a white side table, and a scenic mountain view.
A cozy living space with a large gray velvet sofa, two matching pillows, a soft area rug, and a bed covered in a red-checkered blanket.
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Peaceful off-grid life in Bergama/Izmir, Turkey

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  2026 

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  • Description

    Description

    Hi!
    My name is Fisun. We, me and my boyfriend Mesut, bought a land (4.125m2) in 2021, in a village in Pergamon/Izmir/Turkiye .
    We are trying to esablish an off-grid self-sufficient life by applying (trying to apply) the principles of Permaculture.
    We accomplished most of the projects since we moved here (April, 2022), except hive/bees.
    We would like to host Workawayer(s) who will voluntarily help us in our daily routine, some small gardening projects, and creation of a flora suitable for the bees.
    I am a retired food engineer and my boyfriend is a teacher. We have 2 dogs, a cat and a few chickens on our farm.
    It will be a pleasure to meet and host Workawayer(s) who is/are willing to experience an off-grid, self-suffcient life style in Turkiye and to learn about our culture.

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  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
  • Interests

    Interests

    Pets
    Farming
    Technology
    Sustainability
    Plant care
    Music
    Gardening
    Animals
    Nature
    Mountain
    Beach
    Hiking
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Pergamon is a famous historical place. Beside a cultural exchange, you will have a chance to visit many historical places, taste local cuisine, exchange information about Permaculture, off-grid self-sufficient life, almost-zero-waste living, gardening, compost (vermicompost, bokashi compost, chicken compost, etc.), cheese ad yogurt making, and experience a peaceful nature on a mountain next to a forest with fresh air.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    We have chickens and need help in their care, in some gardening routines, compost making, mulching, etc.

  • Languages spoken

    Turkish: Fluent
    English: Intermediate

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    1. We have a Tinyhouse for you for accomodation (as in the pictures)
    2. Our land is also suitable for camping/caravan,
    3. We can provide 3 meals a day. Also our kitchen is open to our guests who would like to prepare something to eat

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Can visit historical places, spent their time at beaches close to our place. We have a car and will be glad to take our hosts to the beautiful places nearby.
    Also they can visit many places at the weekends. (bus, airplane...etc. or hire vehicles)

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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    CEKU

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    Pamuk

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    Karabaş

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A terraced garden with stone walls and wooden planters surrounds a small wooden house. Lush greenery and flowers flourish, while a white dog stands nearby.
This image shows a rustic outdoor patio with a brick and stone pizza oven, wood storage, gravel paths with decorative stone patterns, and a cozy seating area.
A cozy garden scene features raised wooden planter beds, gravel paths, orange cushioned chairs, lush plants, and distant green hills beneath a cloudy sky. Peaceful ambiance.
This cozy outdoor seating area features a gray L-shaped sofa with red-patterned pillows, a small table, a white side table, and a scenic mountain view.
A cozy living space with a large gray velvet sofa, two matching pillows, a soft area rug, and a bed covered in a red-checkered blanket.

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