Hi, I’m Doğa.

I grew up in a world defined by my mother from Antakya (a city legendary for its cuisine), a cousin who authored three books on food culture, and aunts who each had their own "signature" recipes. In our family, bonding and expressing love always happened around large, crowded tables. Our most cherished moments were those spent together eating—mostly because the food was just so incredibly delicious.

The Discovery of the Bergama Olive Forest

A few years ago, my old friend and co-founder Volkan started telling me about the peace of his olive grove in Bergama. He described it not just as a garden, but as a vast ecosystem teeming with life (I call it an olive forest). When we finally hiked up to the massive rock at the summit (photo below), the frantic noise of city life was replaced by a deep sense of "I’m finally here."

What struck me most were the wild horses; they lived as a community right among the olive trees. Seeing them gallop together for the first time was breathtaking. (You might say you can see that at a racetrack, but believe me, it’s entirely different.) A hawk circling the rock, a family of wild boars, and various birds were the other true owners of this forest.

The "Aha!" Moment and the Perfect Sourdough

Flavor is everything to me; I’ve been known to drive hundreds of miles just for the right dish. As if the Bergama forest wasn’t enchanting enough, we tasted the extra virgin olive oil fresh from those trees, dipping bread right into it. That was my "aha!" moment. We all have a favorite oil, but after that tasting, mine became the one we now offer you as OleTurk. My quest for the perfect pairing continues, but for now, my champion is definitely a toasted slice of whole-wheat sourdough!

When Engineering Meets Agriculture

While Volkan’s engineering career continued, his passion for the land and olives grew into a full-time obsession. (He was recently ordering technical books from Japan to try a specific cultivation method.) Meanwhile, as my own career in engineering progressed, I found myself drawn to web design, branding, and the visual side of storytelling. We decided to join forces. What started as a "passion project" grew into our life’s work. We truly enjoy this process (though I’ll leave the bureaucracy and taxes out of that "enjoyment" part), and you can see that joy in everything we do.

More Than Just Olive Oil: A Wellness Vision

When our first finished bottle arrived, the excitement was unreal—but it was only the beginning. I’ll admit, I sometimes succumb to the lure of fast food and feel the immediate regret afterward. But the truth is, our body is the only place we truly have to live in. The idea of treating it with the respect of a "temple" isn’t far-fetched to us.

We’re tired of the "healthy" products on the market that have confusing labels and mysterious ingredients. With OleTurk, we want to simplify that world and create a "safe zone" for your kitchen. We have a strict rule: No oil is bottled without a detailed lab analysis. We are now carrying this same obsession for purity into new projects and clean supplements that the body actually needs.

The bottom line is simple: If we wouldn’t put it on our own table or feed it to our own family, we don’t offer it to you.

Enjoy / Afiyet Olsun