Guy France

Je remercie Kerem de m'avoir reçu sur la ferme pour ce séjour de 3 semaines. Le logement était simple et agréable : les bungalow ont deux lits avec toilettes et douches. J'y ai découvert la réalité du travail de la terre, la fatigue physique et aussi la beauté du lieu et le plaisir d’être utile. J’ai travaillé essentiellement avec Turgay qui m’a fait partager son mode de vie et son respect de la nature et des animaux : désherbage, nourrissage des ânes et des poules, ramassage du maïs, préparation du compost pour les vers de terre, réparation de la serre… J’ai été impressionné par l’élevage de vers de terre ! Et sa gestion par le spécialiste Turgay ! J’ai aussi bénéficié des bons repas préparés par Berrin dans la cuisine commune. J’ai ainsi pu redécouvrir les spécialités et la cuisine turque. Mon niveau de langue turque était malheureusement trop faible pour avoir de vrai échanges avec mes hôtes. Mais je pense que j’ai progressé. Turgay et Berrin ont été patient avec moi. Après le travail, j’ai pu faire quelques balades dans la jolie forêt de pin voisine. Et le dimanche, visite de Bodrum (3 km de marche jusqu’à Mumcular puis dolmus vers Bodrum). Note : si l’on doit prendre un bus pour Izmir ou Istanbul, il faut demander l’arrêt au « yeni garaj ». Pour conclure, mon séjour a été très positif et mes hôtes toujours très attentionnés.

Ayça Türkiye

The owners of farm are loving people who really enjoy producing, sharing, and teaching. Gudrun is very hardworking, disciplined, energetic, friendly, and very sweet. Ferit is knowledgeable, always happy to share what he knows, and he is fun to talk to. Playing with their daughter Lara, talking to her, listening to her, painting and drawing with her is so enjoyable, she is a very sweet child. Ferit’s mother is a warm, cultured, and elegant woman; you can talk with her for hours about anything. I will miss all the loving people I met there, and of course Boncuk the cat and Nuşin the dog, and all the animals. And I will miss the amazingly delicious vegetables in the garden, the olive oil and spices, and the yogurt and cheese we made… 🩷

Liesa Belgium

I spent one week at Cetins place, settled in a wonderful spot with great view on the mountains. The volunteers are lodged in nice and comfortable stone houses and meals were cooked together in the big kitchen/living place. Berk, the farm manager was very welcoming, the communication was excellent and on top he was always trying to comfort all volunteers needs. Work wise, I was harvesting or planting in greenhouses, planting trees and making carob powder during the week but never more than four hours a day, which gave enough time to relax and go for walks in the afternoon. A big thank you for this discovery and wishing all the best for this project to develop and grow :-) hope to come back one day soon!

Greta Germany

I spent a few days at this olive farm in Fethiye and had a really nice time with the family. It was harvest season, so there was a lot to do, but I also learned a lot about olives. We spent two days in Fethiye at their home and a few days at the farm in the mountains. It was nice for me to see both. The food was also really delicious. We always ate together, and I got a good insight into Turkish daily life. Thank you very much for hosting me!

Bonnie "Indigo" United States

It was wonderful to stay with Emel (who was offsite, but checked in mid-week, and was overall excellent with communication) and her parents at their farm. It was olive harvest time, and we worked 4-5 hours in the field every day. I am used to farm work, but was not prepared for the rough terrain - steep rocky slopes covered on thistles/thorns. Thankfully they had shoes I could borrow! Next time I would bring canvas pants instead of loose ones, and my own sneakers or lace-up boots (I brought slip-on ones, which were not sufficient.). It was hard work, but balanced with equally strong relaxing! Beautiful walks in the countryside, and an abundance of delicious food. There was also a handful of others during my stay, a mix of foreigners and locals. Seref is a professional guide in addition to farmer, and brought us around to the local sites (including Tlos!) also. Overall, everyone was so kind and welcoming. Would not hesitate to stay again! Thank you so much ~