Experience olive farming & nature living near İzmir, Turkey

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  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.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Pratique d’une langue

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  S’occuper des animaux

  Aide dans une ferme

  Cuisine/repas pour la famille

  Aide à la maison

  Entretien général
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Cyclisme

  

  Plage

  

  Bricolage / artisanat

  

  Art et design

  

  Activités en plein air

  

  Dev. durable

  

  Animaux de compagnie

  

  Ferme

  

  Culture

  

  Soin des plantes

  

  Photographie

  

  Musique

  

  Histoire

  

  Jardinage

  

  Dessin et peinture

  

  Cuisine et alimentation

  

  Animaux

  

  Montagne

  

  Nature

  

  Randonnée

  

  Camping
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  Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre

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  Qu'est-ce que c'est ?
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  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.

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  Projets impliquant des enfants

  Ce projet peut impliquer des enfants. Pour en savoir plus, consultez nos directives et conseils ici.

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  Aide

  🍈 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

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Anglais: Courant
  Turc: Courant
  Allemand: Débutant
  Espagnol: Débutant
  Italien: Débutant

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  Our kids can speak English. They are also having German lessons at school as in beginner level.
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  Hébergement

  🏡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.

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  Autres infos...

  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

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

  Cet hôte a indiqué qu’il aimait accueillir les digital nomads.

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  If you come with your van, there is a quiet and safe place on our farm where you can park during your stay.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Plus de 2

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  Mes animaux

  No name but Many :)

  Hera

  Zeus

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