Culinary week in Turkey:

Come for a week to learn traditional way turkish cooking and experience the real turkish life of villagers !

Location : Gokpinar is an old, nomadic village with a population of 100. Located on the Aegean Coast of Turkey, it is away from areas with heavy tourist traffic and only 10 minutes drive from a lovely beach.
The land sits at the edge of the village, on a scenic hilltop with views of all the landscape for miles around the village.
For vegetarians, this place is a heaven. In the garden, many kinds of green vegetables are planted. These are grown using natural ways & served daily.
Some of the guests who love gardening choose to relax by gardening with the local population! Afterwards, there is always the chance to pick your own tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, corn, beans, squash, melons, & other fruit. There are several kinds of fruit trees, and water melon is a refreshing treat all summer!

Programme : Turkish food is fresh, delicious, and meals include cooked vegetables or salads, soups, fruit, meats, fish, breads and sweets.
Traditional meals create variety with seasonal ingredients and delight families while presenting a healthy diet. Grilling foods outdoors is very popular and suits the Turkish love of feasting al fresco.

Learn this unique cuisine from an accomplished local cook, with all lessons translated to English in a friendly and creative atmosphere.
Learn how to make bread....! and cook the bread...!
Vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, onions, beans & eggplant are picked every day from the garden & cooked in a traditional way.
Shopping at the local markets offers the best of food, clothing, kitchen goods and many other items for daily Turkish life.
Enjoy a day of sun & swimming on a gulet boat on the gorgeous Aegean Sea.

Dates : The Courses are run all year round for individuals and small groups.

Accommodation : In Gokpinar, every season is a special time! Come & experience each season, in which every location will beckon to people who like to enjoy life. In spring, summer, and autumn, sleep under the stars or in the fresh air!

The house is newly redecorated, but its life & foundation is as a traditional village house. Here, are provided 6 bright, airy bedrooms, sharing 2 bathrooms (providing 24-hour hot water service!). Guests are also offered additional shower & bathroom facilities in the garden area. The comfortable, airy guest rooms have great views of the countryside. Rooms are decorated in Turkish style, with kilims created locally covering floors and walls. Double and single beds are available.
The land surrounding this hilltop house has spectacular views, and the treehouses and garden rooms are ideal for a great sleep in the natural delights of the Turkish countryside.

Tariff : 795 €
The programme includes :
- 7 Nights accommodation in a double room (Single Room Supplement: 105€)
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- All hot drinks
- Airport transfers from and to Bodrum International Airport
- Cooking classes everyday by local women
- 1 Day Cruise on a Gulet boat
- Beach trips
- Membership fee

You want to know more or to know how to enrol ?

Contact us !