Profile information
Host rating
85 %
Last replied
27 Nov 2025
Reply rate
100.0 %
Usually responds within 3 days
Feedback
3
ID verified
Email verified
Badges (3)
Details
Description
Farm Life, Animals, Garden & Cultural Exchange
Welcome to our olive garden!
We are a small, friendly family living on a peaceful farm in Türkiye, surrounded by olive trees, animals, fresh air, and beautiful nature. Our home is in Kemalpasa, 30 min away from İzmir city center, so Workawayers can easily explore the city while still enjoying quiet countryside life. Around our land, there are many beautiful places to hike, walk, and enjoy nature.
Our main farm has about 500 olive trees and seasonal vegetable gardens. We also look after chickens, turkeys, sheep, two dogs, and many cats — so animal lovers feel at home immediately.
I work remotely during the day, and in the evenings/weekends we take care of the farm together. The biggest task of the year is olive harvesting, and Workawayers who join us during the season will learn the full process and taste our fresh extra virgin olive oil.
In addition to our main farm, we also have another piece of land in Manisa, where we take care of 60 old olive trees. Sometimes we do harvesting there as well.
On these days, the schedule is different: we usually work from 08:00 to around 18:00, including driving time by car.
These are longer workdays, but we always compensate by giving extra free days afterward, so the overall weekly balance stays fair.
Outside harvest season, tasks include gardening, planting, weeding, watering, small repairs, helping with animals, and general farm duties. No special skills needed — just positivity and willingness to help.
We love cultural exchange, meeting new people, sharing food, learning about different traditions, and introducing volunteers to Turkish life. If you love nature, simple living, and friendly company, you will feel comfortable with us.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Cycling
Beach
DIY & crafts
Art & design
Outdoor activities
Sustainability
Pets
Farming
Culture
Plant care
Photography
Music
History
Gardening
Drawing & painting
Cooking & food
Animals
Mountain
Nature
Hiking
Camping
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Staying with us is not only about helping on the farm — it’s also a chance to experience real Turkish family life and traditions. We love sharing our culture, food, and stories with travelers from around the world.
🍽️ Traditional Turkish Cuisine
We prepare delicious homemade meals, many inspired by traditional Aegean and Turkish recipes. From olive-oil dishes to fresh garden vegetables, you’ll get a real taste of local flavors.
If you enjoy cooking, we’d love to exchange recipes and learn dishes from your country too!
🏺 Exploring History & Local Life
We are happy to help you explore the area. We can guide you to nearby:
Ancient ruins
Historical villages
Natural hot springs
Local bazaars and markets
Beautiful hiking routes around the valley
For longer stays, we can take a trip together to İzmir city, explore the old town, try local street food, visit archaeological sites, and experience everyday Turkish urban life.
🚴 Nature & Outdoor Activities
We have two bicycles that you can use to ride around the farm area, visit nearby villages, or simply enjoy the countryside. The surroundings are perfect for walking, hiking, and taking in the peaceful nature.
🍈 Learn About Olive Farming
You will also learn:
How olive trees are harvested
Traditional vs modern harvesting methods
How extra virgin olive oil is made
How we maintain and prune olive trees
Seasonal rhythms of life on an Aegean olive farm
Many volunteers find this a unique and memorable experience.
🤝 Cultural Exchange & Family Life
We enjoy meeting people from different backgrounds, sharing stories, discussing traditions, and learning from each other. You’ll be part of our family life during your stay — joining meals, conversations, and daily routines if you like.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
🍈 Olive Harvesting (Seasonal)
Picking and collecting olives from the trees
Helping us lay nets, gather olives, and sort them
Carrying bags or crates to the car
Learning the full process from tree to olive mill
Tasting our fresh extra virgin olive oil afterward 😊
🌳 Olive Tree Care
Helping carry branches during pruning
Assisting with cleaning and organizing the area afterwards
Light farm maintenance tasks (nothing complicated)
🥕 Gardening Work
Planting and watering seasonal vegetables
Weeding and preparing garden beds
Helping us keep the garden looking nice
🧹 Light Cleaning & Farm Support
Helping clean the small huts/guest areas when needed
Keeping shared spaces tidy
Occasional small tasks depending on the season
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Turkish: Fluent
German: Beginner
Spanish: Beginner
Italian: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
Our kids can speak English. They are also having German lessons at school as in beginner level.
Accommodation
🏡We offer a cozy container house located close to our family home but with enough distance to give you full privacy and quiet whenever you need it. The container has:
Two comfortable rooms
A private bathroom with hot water
A fully equipped outdoor kitchen just next to it
An oven, refrigerator, and all basic kitchen tools
A peaceful view of the olive garden and nature around you
It’s simple, clean, and perfect for travellers who enjoy nature and farm life.
🚐 For Vanlife / Caravan Travellers
If you’re traveling with your van or caravan, you are more than welcome.
We have a safe, flat and quiet space on the farm where you can park and stay comfortably during your visit.
What else ...
If you are coming by plane we can pick you up from airport. You can rent a car or you can use public transportation for visiting around. There are many historical and natural areas nearby, we can provide you a short list of all. no fee
HOUSE RULES
No smoking inside the house
Keep common areas tidy
Be gentle with the animals
Respect quiet hours (22:00 - 07:30)
Communicate openly if you need anything
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
If you come with your van, there is a quiet and safe place on our farm where you can park during your stay.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
No name but Many :)
Hera
Zeus
Chat with Workawayers who've visited this host
Feedback (1)
We did our olive harvesting together… read more
—
The Turkish cuisine that was generously shared with… read more
Photos
Chat with Workawayers who've visited this host
Feedback
We did our olive harvesting together… read more
—
The Turkish cuisine that was generously shared with… read more
