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What Our Clients Say
Shabber Ahmed (London,UK)
Merhaba Bulent Bey, Thank you so much for making my cooking retreat one to remember. I initially came to Turkey to escape from London winter for a few days, and secondly obviously acquire some culinary skills so to become self-sufficient. I have felt so relaxed here with no desire to see city life, just chilling out with you, Derya, Nesibe as if I were a part of the family - in fact I forgot I was on vacation in a new place. Thank you once more, keep in touch and see you again. Best wishes
Kristina
(London, UK)
What a short but sweet ,relaxing but informative stay I have had! I have loved being here in the beautiful Turkish mountains - the smell of the pine trees is not something I will forget in a hurry! I have had time to recharge my batteries unwind and feel like I have just been an other member of the family! The recipes,cooking & eating have been out of this world!Thank you so much for a wonderful time and for a truly real insight into life and reality of a Turkish family! I am sure I will be back again one day. Good Luck
Tracey
(New Zealand)
Bulent, your rustic retreat in the mountains is a traveller's haven; relaxing, hospitable and a place to kick back and soak up some quiet. Your mother's cooking lessons are indescribably brilliant, as are her wit, charm and joyous attitude to food and life. I love the outdoor cushions and bean bags and rugs scattered in the tree house, on the rooftop, by the lounge room and outside the house which just beg to be reclined in. The Sunday market is awesome, all the meals great, the beds are comfortable, and the hospitality is incredible! Your place is amazing and I will tell all my friends to visit you.
Terry
(Canada)
This has been the most amazing week! Thank you Bulent for introducing me to this special place full of dance, music, family and friends. I will cherish every memory and hope someday to find my way to Gokpinar again ... Thank you for the gorgeous cuisine! Your mum is fabulous!!
Tziona
(Australia)
I have spent two years exploring what I could of this wonderful world, but nothing I have done so far compares to my experience at your paradise away from the crowds ... Thank you for everything. Thank you to your beautiful wife and kids for showing me such hospitality, plus allowing me to rest before returning to my chaotic life.
Lynne
(Cardiff, Wales)
Many thanks for your hospitality and kindness. Making my first trip to Turkey so memorable. We have laughed, worshipped to sun and moon. Bathed in the sea and visited the mountains. Been shown how to cook and how to shop as the local ladies. We came to do bellydancing and even learned to do belly folk! May the rest of your life be the best of your life.
Therisa Rogers
(Michigan, USA)
You have a wonderful retreat here in Gokpinar. The space to think and the beautiful company has been appreciated. I learned a lot about dancing and about Turkey, enough to whet my appetite and to let me how much I don't know. I wish you success in maintaining your ideals and your wonderful sense of life as it could be lived.
John and Ashley
(Chicago, USA)
Thank you for two weeks of relaxed fun in the sun in lovely Gokpinar. We are sad to leave this amazing retreat and yet excited about the beautiful connections we have made. We caught the history and intensity of Istanbul, peaceful nature of Gokpinar, and even some touristy treks of Bodrum, Ephesus and Pamukkale. But our favourite moments include dancing and drumming with your family (and Pala and Tekel!). Eating authentic Turkish meals and sipping Raki; and long discussions about life, love and the pursuit of happiness. Best luck in your endeavours. They come from a good place and will bear fruit. Peace.
Anne
(Sweden)
A wonderful place to relax and see a slice of 'real' Turkey. Great company, too much wonderful Turkish food and a lovely atmosphere. My fifth time in Turkey but still so many new things to experience and I take away some beautiful memories.
Gillian
(Scotland)
What a wonderful place you have here! We were so lucky to have met you. I do hope to return at some time in the future. Ilhan has been so wonderful and the meals he has cooked for us have all been delicious. He has looked after us so well. Tesekkur ederim to you and all. We will miss you ... until the next time. With Love.
Natalia & Manix
(New York, USA)
The hills and the forest,
The sun and the wind,
The moon and the stars,
The music and dance, dance above all.
No one knows what makes this place a place of peace and magic.Well, of all the above and the people who live there,We will always remember youWe are very happy that a chance brought us to this place.Thank you for everything.We will always remember you.Peace and love.
Natasha
(South Africa)
Once again I have had yet another great trip to Turkey! Third time round and I'm still enjoying it. You must be doing something right! I really like your dance camp in Gokpinar - was wonderful experience to be out in the Turkish countryside. All the best to you and your family.
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