All the daily routines on the farm, and the theories and philosophy underlying it, have been organized to take the form of workshops for our guests.  At various times these include: 

Agricultural Workshops: Eco agricultural methods and the seasons for sowing/planting, ploughing, harvesting are all discussed during daily routine work in the fields and orchard.  You may also choose to work on the garden in front of the house in which you are staying.

Farm Products Workshops: According to the season you can take part in making pickles, jams, pressing olives for oil or making wine.  You may have even have new ideas you can share with us. 

Local Culture Workshops: You can make simple clay pots, weave a kilim, try basic wood carving, weave a basket or learn how to make traditional regional foods. 

Arts Workshops: These change on a yearly basis and this season include the ‘Lycian Photography School’ and ‘Yoga’ sessions. 

Activities in the Local Environment: The area around the farm is ideal for walking, you can hike on old mine trails and discover canyons; in the summer you can walk to the source of the Kargı River and swim in its icy cold waters, according to the season there are many opportunities for observing flora and fauna, in particular migratory birds and you might also wish to gather medicinal herbs or edible mushrooms – all to be found growing locally in the wild. 

Activities at the Seaside: You can swim from the beach at Yonca Lodge our partner in the Pastoral Life Project.  As well as using their beach for swimming and sunbathing, you may also wish to take part in other activities organized by Yonca Lodge such as snorkeling or taking a boat tour around local islands including a visit to a lighthouse.  For details of other places where you can swim in the sea please click here.

Domestic pets: Pastoral Valley welcomes your domestic pets.  They will be housed in secure accommodation with the farm animals.