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Description
We are a Kurdish family living in a farm and doing animal husbandry. Our farm is in a remote area on the east of Turkey. We have sheeps, goats, chickens, dogs etc.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Our guests will have chance to learn about traditional animal husbandry and lifestyle in a remote Kurdish village. Our village has an untouched nature that will give guests inspiration to think clearly. They can also practice Kurdish language if they are interested.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We have more than 200 sheeps and goats, a cow, several chickens. We will need help in maintaining the barn, feeding the animals and cooking meals for ourselves.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Kurdish: Fluent
Turkish: Fluent
German: Intermediate
Persian (Farsi): BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
We live in a house with all amenities one needed. Guests will sleep in a room together with other family members or alone in a room if they want (only in summer). There is meal three times of the day but the guest should help preparing when needed.
What else ...
The area has a wonderful, untouched nature. Guests can hike around the village in the Mountains to see wild life.
The nearest city is 100 km away. There are minibuses regularly but it takes an hour to reach the city. Guests can go to the city anytime they want.
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
Feedback (1)
He has a wonderful personality. He is always smiling and happy. He was curious about the culture, language, people and nature. He has learnt some Kurdish words to communicate… read more
If you like to be in an environment full of nature and traditions, I highly recommand you to come and discover Heval's farm !
This week has actually been one of the best of my 5 months of travel so far :)
1. Because I love to live in the nature and this is a very small village in the heart of the mountains!
2. Because I… read more
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He has a wonderful personality. He is always smiling and happy. He was curious about the culture, language, people and nature. He has learnt some Kurdish words to communicate… read more
If you like to be in an environment full of nature and traditions, I highly recommand you to come and discover Heval's farm !
This week has actually been one of the best of my 5 months of travel so far :)
1. Because I love to live in the nature and this is a very small village in the heart of the mountains!
2. Because I… read more
