Our Projects
Living Village
Taşlıca
Located in Taşlıca, home to the ancient cities of Phoenix and Karamaka, traditionally produced goat cheese has attracted the attention of world-renowned gourmets. The village, which has significant capacity in goat and donkey milk production, has also raised notable chefs over the years.
As the gateway to Serçe Harbor and the ancient cities of Phoenix and Loryma, Taşlıca sustains itself through agriculture and animal husbandry while preserving its identity as a traditional Yörük village, attracting both local and international visitors.
For centuries, the village has maintained a self-sufficient way of life against drought through agricultural terraces, crop rotation systems, resilient local varieties, and water cisterns. Today, it stands as a valuable example in the face of global food and climate crises.
The “gate” located between the Sindili Plain in the south of the village and the northern agricultural lands has remained closed for nearly half the year for the past 300–400 years. During this period, livestock are kept in the plain while farming activities continue in the north. In May, the gate is opened and the animals are released freely. This traditional practice naturally supports fallowing and soil fertilization.
The Taşlıca Living Village Project has been designed to preserve and sustain the villagers’ culture of living in harmony with nature. Within the scope of the project, a historic street with neighboring houses will be authentically restored. Spaces will also be created to preserve traditional gastronomy — especially goat cheese production — and to connect local agricultural products directly with consumers.
The project is planned to be brought to life in 2026.
Apitherapy & Phytotherapy Center
Osmaniye Village in Marmaris is a settlement whose livelihood is deeply connected to beekeeping. While women are primarily involved in the production of royal jelly and pollen, men traditionally practice migratory beekeeping. Marmaris Pine Honey, which received a geographical indication in 2019 through the application of the Marmaris Chamber of Commerce, is known to have been produced in the region since the 1500s. Today, more than 600 beekeepers produce approximately 3,000 tons annually from over 145,000 hives.
Apitherapy refers to the use of bees and bee products for preventive or complementary treatment purposes. In 2019, it was officially recognized in Türkiye as a complementary treatment method, and projects were initiated to train medical professionals in this field. Phytotherapy, which involves treatment through medicinal plants, was also approved in the same year as a complementary medicine practice.
The Apitherapy & Phytotherapy Center planned for Osmaniye will function both as a clinical facility and an educational institution. Its gardens will include workshop areas dedicated to non-clinical applications such as honey massage, aromatherapy, hive-air therapy, and bee sound therapy.
This project, which aims to preserve and sustain the cultural values of the region, carries significant importance for the sustainable future of Marmaris.