Olive trees are the main source of income in our village.  Every October,
we collect olives & use the traditional ways to make pure, delicious olive
oil.  Green olives are also prepared here for eating .
Bread is baked by our women
and cooked on wood fires.
Sorry, but we do not have hamburgers in Gokpinar!!   But we use beef,
chicken, fish and lamb in our wonderful Turkish cuisine. Vegetarians are
not the only ones happy here!
Gokpinar does not produce its own wine, but there are very nice regional
wines available from nearby Aegean villages .  Turkey is also famous for
Raki, an anise-flavored liquor that will give you another taste of our
culture.
Because Gokpinar is surrounded by scented pine woods, our village
produces honey that is naturally dark and richly flavoured.  Perfect for
breakfast or as a snack with cay (delicious, traditional Turkish tea)!
Everyone will enjoy the many kinds of organic vegetables we grow in our
own garden.
Some of our guests choose to relax by gardening with us!  Afterwards,
there is always the chance to pick fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, onions,
corn, beans, squash, melons, & other fruit.  We have several kinds of fruit
trees, and water melon is a refreshing treat for us all summer!
This is  a CARAVANTURKEY site
One of the most enjoyable aspects of any foreign travel is the food!
Turkish cuisine brings you rich flavours and the wonderful smells & colours
of fresh foods to delight your senses, body and soul.
Turkish culture is thousands of years old, and we are the crossroads for
some of the most exotic, powerful, and wealthy lands in human history.  
Here, history mixes with the culture of our nomadic ancestors and the
result is a unique, fascinating holiday.  You will find a delightful,
unforgettable experience waiting for you.      
Please click here to see an article written by one of our guests about food in Gokpinar!!
Gokpinar Retreat Center
Food
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That is the way we live it!


An escape...to relaxation, the easy pace of village life,
and the stunning beauty of the
Turkish countryside......
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