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Here is Pina Baran. I have traveled 7 years around the globe and my path brought me back to homeland Turkey with a dream project. Community based retreat and art center. We are on a beautiful sacred land looking at ancient castle Tlos, surrounded by well flowing creeks and gifted by magnificent sunset over the hills.
Intention is to gather people, drop into creativity and presence to unite with the Spirit. Provide and hold a space for others to rest, to feel and to be..
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are in a very quiet area and surrounded by fabulous nature. There is a lot to explore, especially ancient sites that holds much Spirit of Greek and Anatolian Mythology. I hold meditation and yoga sessions. We have sharing circles to be in constant communication and emotional awareness with safety.
My aunty is at kitchen and she has a lot to teach about Turkish food.
Me and my brother are musicians and there is also a lot to interchange there..
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are a well organized retreat center. Major departments are Gardening, General Maintenance, Art and Design, Housekeeping and Cleaning..
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Turkish: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Arabic: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
Big yes for learning and teaching languages...
Accommodation
We have 3 types of accomodations for workawayers. A room with for 4 bunk beds with a bathroom, 4 people glamping tent also with a bathroom and self provided tent in the tent area which has bathroom, hot shower and electricity. Additionally volunteers can use swimming pool, vegetarian breakfast and dinner and always yummy snacks or fruits..
What else ...
Here is eco friendly. animal friendly, welcoming and inclusive all kinds of people, heart open for everyone.
We just keep the alcohol outside, medicine inside. We are supportive and chill people. Not rushing for anything or not taking too serious. Yet respectful for each other and dedicated for the project..
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have decent wifi and comfortable work online spaces..
Space for parking camper vans
You can park it near the land but we can't provide electric. Water is already flowing all around. I lived in a motor home for 3 years before and I love it!
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (4)
Blessings on your… read more
this was a place that maybe i was looking forward to visit for a long time.
A place where you can dance under the rain.
sleep on the soil under the starry sky.
pray.
swim under the waterfall.
Meditate somewhere deep into the nature.
Meditate with others.
play the shamanic music beside the… read more
The place is lovely and surrounded by waterfalls which fill the place with relaxing sounds and positive energy!
Baran and his family were so hospitable and welcoming and you feel at home, The breakfasts and dinner cooked by the aunty were wonderful! maybe the work can seem a bit long but it was… read more
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Blessings on your… read more
this was a place that maybe i was looking forward to visit for a long time.
A place where you can dance under the rain.
sleep on the soil under the starry sky.
pray.
swim under the waterfall.
Meditate somewhere deep into the nature.
Meditate with others.
play the shamanic music beside the… read more
The place is lovely and surrounded by waterfalls which fill the place with relaxing sounds and positive energy!
Baran and his family were so hospitable and welcoming and you feel at home, The breakfasts and dinner cooked by the aunty were wonderful! maybe the work can seem a bit long but it was… read more
Alex is such hardworker. He loves the heavy tasks and he is up there for any kind of work.
He is trustworthy and holds the ground very… read more
Piña (Baran) and his very loving family have adopted me <3, I cherish all the meals and moments we spent together. Thank you (Piña, mother, brother and aunt) for the delicious food, for the warmest hospitality, for making me feel safe, understanding my needs, keeping me company, giving me my own space, sharing deepest… read more
