Bodrum Ecofarm..
We are currently staying with Cem and his family at the Bodrum Ecofarm. This small family run Eco farm has become our home for three weeks where we work in exchange for food and accomodation, part of the http://www.workaway.info network of hosts around the world which we will be using.
Bodrum Ecofarm is the first farm of this kind in the area, its the brainchild of Cem (pronounced Gem, he is a real Gem!!) who wanted to spend more time with his young family after spending the last 25 years as a boat captain and dive instructor around the local Aegean sea and as far afield as Thailand. He brings a well organised approach to his business as well as an air of relaxed calm, his change from a seafaring expert to a man of the land seems to be going well.
The farm consists of a growing population of chickens, around 35 currently and 10 more eggs being incubated as I write; 3 Ducks, 2 Dogs, 1 Turkey and 5 Sheep. Cem hopes that over the next months to buy more animals so that eventually they will have enough eggs to feed the house, the cafeteria and be able to sell to market. https://www.facebook.com/BodrumEcofarm
The main economic activity of the farm is serving breakfasts. The farm can seat around 40 guests who can enjoy an organic Turkish breakfast, which consists of Tea, Cheese, lemonade Honey, fresh bread, olives, cherry Jam, Eggs and other condiments. Delicious!
The land is situated 2 km from the beach close to the centre of Turgutries which is about 20 minutes drive south of Bodrum on the Bodrum Peninsular. Boasting 7000 m2 of land there are around 200 lime, mandarin and orange trees. After many years of neglect the trees are not in optimum health but Cem believes with some TLC and personal management mixed with plenty of water he can improve their health and ultimately increase their fruit production.
Our main roles as "workawayers" have been to look after the animals by feeding them and watering, which needs to be done twice a day; helping out in the kitchen preparing and serving breakfast to the guests; weeding; building a road with stones so that guests can walk around the farm easily; gardening; painting; creating a video for advertising. Playing with Cem´s daughters Ada and Maya.
The farm built by Cem and supported by his hard working wife Lale has been built with children in mind, there is a large play area with games, seats, Wendy house etc. The Eco farm also has a climbing frame, slide swings etc... It means parents can enjoy their breakfast in peace and let the kids get on with it... We are enjoying a similar feeling with Lili!!!
We are currently staying with Cem and his family at the Bodrum Ecofarm. This small family run Eco farm has become our home for three weeks where we work in exchange for food and accomodation, part of the http://www.workaway.info network of hosts around the world which we will be using.
Bodrum Ecofarm is the first farm of this kind in the area, its the brainchild of Cem (pronounced Gem, he is a real Gem!!) who wanted to spend more time with his young family after spending the last 25 years as a boat captain and dive instructor around the local Aegean sea and as far afield as Thailand. He brings a well organised approach to his business as well as an air of relaxed calm, his change from a seafaring expert to a man of the land seems to be going well.
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| The front gate! |
The farm consists of a growing population of chickens, around 35 currently and 10 more eggs being incubated as I write; 3 Ducks, 2 Dogs, 1 Turkey and 5 Sheep. Cem hopes that over the next months to buy more animals so that eventually they will have enough eggs to feed the house, the cafeteria and be able to sell to market. https://www.facebook.com/BodrumEcofarm
The main economic activity of the farm is serving breakfasts. The farm can seat around 40 guests who can enjoy an organic Turkish breakfast, which consists of Tea, Cheese, lemonade Honey, fresh bread, olives, cherry Jam, Eggs and other condiments. Delicious!
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| I made this sign which means breakfast in Turkish! |
The land is situated 2 km from the beach close to the centre of Turgutries which is about 20 minutes drive south of Bodrum on the Bodrum Peninsular. Boasting 7000 m2 of land there are around 200 lime, mandarin and orange trees. After many years of neglect the trees are not in optimum health but Cem believes with some TLC and personal management mixed with plenty of water he can improve their health and ultimately increase their fruit production.
Our main roles as "workawayers" have been to look after the animals by feeding them and watering, which needs to be done twice a day; helping out in the kitchen preparing and serving breakfast to the guests; weeding; building a road with stones so that guests can walk around the farm easily; gardening; painting; creating a video for advertising. Playing with Cem´s daughters Ada and Maya.
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| The road that Russ built! |
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| This cock wakes me up every morning! |
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| I keep reminding him of his role for Christmas!! |
The farm built by Cem and supported by his hard working wife Lale has been built with children in mind, there is a large play area with games, seats, Wendy house etc. The Eco farm also has a climbing frame, slide swings etc... It means parents can enjoy their breakfast in peace and let the kids get on with it... We are enjoying a similar feeling with Lili!!!
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| Kids building bricks we made and painted |
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| Sunset at local beach! |
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ReplyDeleteHello Russell ... I publish a Bodrum Travel Guide website, and am featuring an interview with Cem about his Bodrum Eco Farm... and I was wondering if I could feature some of this review on my site. I'd acknowledge you as the author and provide a link back to your website.....
ReplyDeleteHi... Sure you have my permission. Sorry did not see before... still travelling.... just thought to update my blog... been too long... all the best.
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Brilliant, thanks Russ...
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