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United Kingdom

5

Ümit made me feel like a family member living in the house. I learnt lots about how the running of the farm, the tasks were always varied and interesting, and we cooked delicious food together every day. It was a completely unique and interesting experience especially to escape to the countryside.

5 days ago

Ecuador

5

My experience at Umit's farm was great. It was my first time volunteering. The work was demanding but manageable and very enjoyable. The bus stop is nearby, making it easy to visit Foça. I learned a lot during this experience about crops, animal nutrition, Turkish cuisine, and more. Thank you, Umit.

20 days ago

Iran

5

Volunteering on this the farm near Foça was a wonderful experience. Surrounded by nature and animals, the tasks were enjoyable and relaxing. Huge thanks to the kind host Umut for his hospitality and for cooking for me! I Highly recommend if you like yo spend days in Nature.

5 months ago

umit replied

Hi Nada, for some reason I didn't see your review. Sorry for the late reply. It was my pleasure to have you as a volunteer. Door is open any time you are around. Have nice travels

Belgium

5

Absolutely worth it, and just as advertised. Quiet nature place with lovely the farm very good food! Teşekkür ederim Ümit !!! Görüşürüz

6 months ago

umit replied

Hi Emilien,
It was a great pleasure for me to have you and Alice at the farm. Some strange reason i can not find the how to write review for you . Thank you and you are always well come in the future. I wish you and Alice great journey to gather.

Canada

5

I had a great time with Umit working on his farm! He's a wonderful cook but be prepared dinner is after the farm are fed which was perfect for me. There were lambs born while I was there and I got to hand feed the triplets as it was too much for mom. I did a variety of chores, weeding, collecting the eggs, helping feed the farm bringing in the bails from the fields. The farm is a 20 minute bus ride to Foça and I went swimming there a lot. Boat tours leave daily from Foça and are well worth it. Umit would give me a ride if he was heading to town and the bus is easy to use. Enjoy!

11 months ago

Brazil

5

I highly recommend this experience with Umit! The farm is beautiful and filled with delicious olives, figs and mulberries. You can learn a lot about how to run the farm. The work is hard, but he is very mindful of the heat of summer, so we started early in the mornings to finish outdoor activities early. He really cooks very well, and we had the opportunity to try many typical dishes from Turkish cuisine. He was immensely patient and understanding when I had to leave a few days earlier because I got an allergy and health issues. I hope to have another experience with him in another season

12 months ago

Brazil

5

Our farm experience was amazing! This volunteering opportunity had everything I was looking for: a deep connection with nature, immersion in local culture, and delicious cuisine. Umit has created a beautiful, inviting space and is generous in sharing his culture. He was also incredibly understanding when we had a health issue that required us to leave a few days earlier than planned. We're deeply grateful for his support and patience during that time. Thank you, Umit—we hope to cross paths with you again in the future!

12 months ago

United States

4

Ümet is a great guy who welcomes in all of his guests. Between tending to the farm, gardening, and various other tasks that has do be done to keep up a proper farm, there is always work to be done. Ümet was eager to teach and we learned much from him...especially when it came to cooking 😃. He showed us how to prepare many great meals and we ate amazingly. I would recommend his farm.

10 months ago

United States

4

I enjoyed my stay with Umit. The room was spacious /comfortable, I learned a lot about the culture, & the food was great - we cooked together so I also learned some new recipes. The work could be difficult at times, but nothing unmanageable. Days off were respected, & Umit gave suggestions on where to go/how to get there. He even took us in to town & farmer's market a few times, which was a fun experience. The only complaint is the work hours. You work on the farm so you do work throughout the entire day with many breaks in between. This was my first time at the farm so it was a learning curve.

10 months ago

Australia

5

My time spent with Umit was a really lovely experience. Umit is a great host and understands his guests well. An excellent cook, he was always made sure we had plenty to eat. He also knows lots about turkeys historical and social situation, and was always keen to help us understand a bit more about the country. It is very peaceful on the farm, and while there is often lots of work to do (feeding the animals, picking olives, gardening, harvesting and repair work was what we mostly got up to!) we always had time to rest and drink Çay around the kitchen table. Thanks Umit!

over 1 year ago

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