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Evaluación del anfitrión
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29 abr 2025
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Three years ago, I acquired a picturesque plot of land in Dereköy, a charming village near Aydin, featuring an established olive grove. As a fine artist (painter, sculptor, and author of a book on artist paint making), I embarked on a sustainable living project.
I lovingly restored a 200-year-old Turkish mud house, preserving its historical character. Currently, I'm constructing a new home using eco-friendly materials like wood, straw bale, and lime plaster. The floors will be made from natural materials like mud and cow manure, and the surrounding wall will be built using the ancient Rammed Earth technique, similar to the Great Wall of China. Cement is entirely avoided in our building process.
I've already completed a workshop using these sustainable methods and plan to build an art studio soon. My project has attracted nearly 200 Workawayers, and I aim to complete everything within the next year with their valuable assistance.
We warmly welcome anyone interested in joining us in creating something truly magical in Dereköy. Once completed, I will offer classes in drawing, painting, paint making, sculpting, and pottery. We also keep bees and train interested individuals in beekeeping. Additionally, we will establish an aquaponics system to grow organic vegetables. Our small farm will be home to a donkey, goats, and chickens.
This project provides an opportunity for those seeking a sustainable lifestyle to learn by doing. By joining us, you'll contribute to this exciting eco-journey, share in the experience, and have a wonderful time.
I am a member of the European Straw building Association and the School of Natural Building in the UK, set up by Barbara Jones who is the world renown author of books covering strawbale building.
Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Trabajo de caridad
Proyectos artísticos
Práctica de idiomas
Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos
Enseñanza
Jardinería
Construcción y bricolaje
Ayuda en una granja
Cocinar para toda la familia
Ayuda doméstica
Hostelería/turismo
Mantenimiento general
Ayuda informática
Intereses
Libros
Videografía
Tecnología
Sostenibilidad
Autodesarrollo
Mascotas
Agricultura
Cultura
Trabajo de caridad
Escritura
Cuidado de plantas
Fotografía
Música
Historia
Jardinería
Dibujo y pintura
Bricolaje y manualidades
Cocina y alimentación
Carpintería
Blogging
Arte y diseño
Arquitectura
Animales
Actividades al aire libre
Deportes de equipo
Naturaleza
Fitness
Ciclismo
Acampada
Playa
Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Travellers will learn about architecture, sustainable building practices and culture, and languages. In the future once all the construction work is completed, I will be teaching art, pottery, bee keeping, animal husbandry, environmental sustainability living whilst having loads of fun
Ayuda
All students are welcome, from architecture, arts, historians, crafts, carpentry, veterinarians, linguists (Turkish, English, and Afrikaans is spoken by the hosts), if you have any other skills please enquire.
Idiomas
Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
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Alojamiento
Various types of accommodation anre available on the project site. There are 2 double rooms available with 2 toilets and showers. In good weather additional accommodation will be provided in the form of a 4man tent.
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We are 25 km from the ancient city of Ephesus and 8km from the ancient city of Magnesia. The Aegean Sea is only an 26 km away from Dereköy, where unspoilt beaches will welcome you. Izmir International airport is less than an hour away.
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Acceso a Internet
Acceso a Internet limitado
Tenemos animales
Somos fumadores
Puede alojar familias
Puede acoger a nómadas digitales
Este anfitrión ha indicado que le encanta acoger a nómadas digitales.
Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas
No size limit, any campervan is acceptable
Podría aceptar mascotas
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¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?
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Comentarios (17)
This was my first workaway experience. I decided to work at Hermann and Tanju’s house because I thought that I would be able to learn about architectures, how to use tools, and communications. However, I learned much more things from this experience. I met wonderful people from Canada and England and I could communicate while… read more
There was a different job almost every day, from clay to stone and woodwork. We always received great guidance and were given a lot of freedom while working.
Even after work, we had a well-equipped workshop with lots of tools and plenty of wood and other materials at our disposal and we had the… read more
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This was my first workaway experience. I decided to work at Hermann and Tanju’s house because I thought that I would be able to learn about architectures, how to use tools, and communications. However, I learned much more things from this experience. I met wonderful people from Canada and England and I could communicate while… read more
There was a different job almost every day, from clay to stone and woodwork. We always received great guidance and were given a lot of freedom while working.
Even after work, we had a well-equipped workshop with lots of tools and plenty of wood and other materials at our disposal and we had the… read more
From the very beginning, Dana was deeply engaged in the project, showcasing… read more
Thank you Herman and Tanju for everything, we wish you all the best and hope to come back one day :).
Herman is a passionate and very interesting host. He welcomed me very well, in an organized way, and was very generous. His project is very rich and interesting. I carried out a wide variety of tasks in a pleasant environment. The village is charming, in the heart of the olive groves, and its… read more
The project is very unique and shows his creative vision...he is appreciative of… read more
