| Picture yourself on the journey of a lifetime... |
| People need a break from the stresses of everyday life and this is what we offer at Gokpinar. At our retreat in the mountains we offer a life that is far from the stresses of daily life. We wake up in the mornings on a mountaintop offering fresh air, tranquility, the quiet sounds of wild bird life and the smells of a great breakfast. We eat vegetables organically grown in our own garden, we bake and eat our own bread. As a person who has been in the travel business and guiding for nearly 20 years we understand people need peace in their life as much as they need to see different places. What we provide is something off the beaten touristic path. A simple sufi life with peace. Turkey is a country with very old roots and has a culture which is becoming harder to authentically experience in the highly trafficked tourist spots. We have set up Gokpinar retreat 10 years ago for people who still desire to experience Turkey as the Turkish do; in their homes, villages, communities. We do host a maximum of 12 people at any one time because small numbers allow more authentic experiences. Gokpinar is a place for people who need to listen to themselves, for people who want to come to themselves, for people who need space. The nearest crowded tourist town is 30 minutes drive from us and a world away from our daily lives. We are not a hotel! We are not a camping site! We are a rustic mountain turkish country side village home and we are your Turkish friends hoping to welcome and provide warm hospitality to you. We provide simple, clean accommodations, hot showers, clean sheets and clean hearts. You can expect to share our food, our music, our dance and our life. If you want to relax, share your thoughts with open-minded and open-hearted people, and experience the Turkey of farmers, children, craftsmen and villagers then are waiting for you in Gokpinar. We are people living close to a rural Turkish village in a home designed to welcome guests and provide relaxing spaces and experiences. We dance, play traditonal and sufi music, enjoy picnics in secluded bays of the Aegean coast, and stay far away from traffic . In this relaxing atmosphere we have time to listen to each other, and we will find solutions for ourselves. There are no sessions but there is the life itself. You will definitely not feel alone. Come experience the unique style, the music, the taste, the laughter of life in Turkey. You are invited to Gokpinar where sufism comes to your heart from ! |
| 3 nights 4 days Gokpinar stay includes Airport transfers from Bodrum international airport All accomodation All meals(breakfast,luch,dinner) All day free tea coffee service Sufi and turkish folk rhythm classes Trips to nearby villages and beaches The cost is 550 USD per person |
| 7 nights 8 days Gokpinar stay includes Airport transfers from Bodrum international airport All accomodation All meals(breakfast,luch,dinner) All day free tea coffee service Sufi and turkish folk rhythm classes Trips to nearby villages and beaches The cost is 1050 USD per person |
| For bookings you can send some deposit (you can choose the amount) via paypal or credit card mail order payments. The rest you can pay upon arrival.Please contact us at info@caravanturkey.com |
| Travel information to Gokpinar There are everyday flights to Bodrum from Istanbul.If you like additional days in istanbul we can arrange your domestic flights,hotel and airport transfers in Istanbul at budget costs.Please ask for details. Airline fly from Istanbul Bodrum www.turkishairlines.com www.atlasjet.com www.onurair.com |
| Our comfortable, airy guest rooms have great views of the countryside. We decorated in Turkish style, with kilims created locally covering our floors and walls. Double and single beds are available. We invite you to stay with us at Gokpinar Retreat Center, a place with the special, warm welcome of Turkish hospitality! |
| Caravanturkey Cultural Center in Gokpinar Accomodation |
| Location |
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| Gokpinar Retreat Center is located on the Aegean Coast of TURKEY. We are located on a hilltop, surrounded by gorgeous views of rolling countryside & a traditional Turkish village. |
| The Center is twenty minutes' drive from Bodrum International Airport, & we are only 15 minutes drive from some of the best beaches of the area . |
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| Distances between Gokpinar & the nearest sites: Bodrum airport : 20km Bodrum city center : 38km Guvercinlik beach : 13km Iassos : 40 km Euromos : 42km Didyma : 120km Ephesus : 180km Istanbul : 1 hour flight |
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| Gokpinar |
| Recommended by Lonely Planet page 654 |
| 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. |
| 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! |
| 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. |
| Food |
Wood Craft
Oil Wrestling
Yoga
Sufi
Oil Wrestling
Yoga
Sufi
Activities
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