주희 South Korea

I stayed at this farm for about a week, and it was such a happy experience that it even made me dream of running my own permaculture farm someday. The farm is home to geese, chickens, and a very cute cat. There are not only grapevines but also many different kinds of trees and plants everywhere. It felt like stepping into a small universe made of vines and greenery. The place where I stayed was also beautiful and looked exactly like the photos. If you visit this farm, I highly recommend reading the book The Taste of Terroir that you can find in the staff accommodation. If you read it on your first day, I think you will fall even more in love with the farm while you stay here. The book tells the story of Lee Hyun, the author, and Dominique, who deeply loves grape farming. It helps you understand how the wine is made here, and it makes the place feel even more meaningful. The meals were always delicious, and the tea that was served was wonderful. Sometimes we were also offered wine, which was always very enjoyable. I liked it so much that I ended up buying a few bottles of wine before leaving. Nearby there is a famous hot spring area called Suanbo. There is even a small foot bath by the stream, and I highly recommend visiting it. This place offers a quiet and peaceful kind of happiness. I visited between the end of winter and the beginning of spring, and most of the work I did was pruning grapevines. It almost felt like meditation, and I truly enjoyed the experience.

Barrett United States

There are so many things that make Dure as enjoyable and magical as it is. This was my first WWOOFING experience and my first time in Korea, I was here for a month and I feel like I hit the bullseye with this place. The hosts Mr. and Mrs. Kum are upbeat charismatic personalities who know how to make you feel seen, celebrated, and valued. Mr Kum loves to sing and dance, playing his music with you, he likes to talk about his philosophies on the earth and nature, and often making jokes and sharing his warm goofy spirit. Mrs Kum is a smart thoughtful person who enjoys teaching about Korean culture and health. She loves to take pictures, and to bring snacks to you while on your break time. There is also Seth! a hard working english speaker, who helps out with everything and ensures you are doing well and on the right track. There’s many more lovely people to meet and befriend in the village at the cafeteria or cafe. The scenery is amazinggg, during my stay it was snowy, sunny, rainy, and everything in between. There are vast fields and beautiful mountains you can traverse and explore. There is also a bus stop which can take you to fun places such as Uijeongbu, Jihaeng, and even Seoul. I was lucky in having fellow WWOOFERS who I got very close with, and were able to share the experience through the same lens as me. Coming to Dure has given me bounds of hope in what Korea is and the type of people you’ll meet. I miss you all and can’t wait to return sometime soon!!!!

Simon France

Heajoung, Woujang, Eunbin, Meri infiniment pour la chaleur de votre accueil, votre gentillesse et votre bienveillance. Merci infiniment d'avoir pris soin de moi durant mon séjour et encore après, et merci de m'avoir transmis une partie de votre savoir ! Vous avez sû bâtir un endroit magnifique et y transmettre les richesses de la nature. C'est un lieu inspirant, qui a su me pousser à la reflexion. La barrière de la langue était parfois difficile mais cocasse. Je suis peu triste de vous avoir quitté . Prenez soin de vous avec la même ferveur que vous avez pour les autres! 🙏🫰✨🍃🌿❤️ Bien à vous, Simon

Mathias United Kingdom

We had a great time on Sangwon’s farm. Sangwon is a very kind host and it was interesting working with him on the farm and learning about his organic grape varieties. We learned a lot about Korean culture, history and food. We can highly recommend a stay on Sangwon’s farm.

Nikki United States

My time at Dure was truly amazing. The hosts are such kind and thoughtful people, and their love for music truly transcended the language barrier. I especially appreciated the snacks that were brought during breaktime! This was my first time wwoofing in Korea, and I’m really grateful for this experience. Since it was winter, there wasn’t a lot to be done in terms of farming. We mainly focused on landscaping and cleaning the river, but I still got to do a variety of tasks. The working hours aren’t always consistent, but I didn’t really mind. The food at the cafeteria can be repetitive at times, but it’s still so delicious. Breakfast is at 7 am, lunch at 12 pm, and dinner at 5 pm. I had the best time meeting fellow volunteers, hiking, exploring the village, going on excursions into the city, and taking day trips during our off days. I’m also very thankful for the people at Dure who were so kind to me and even had us volunteers over for dinner. I’ve done several volunteer experiences in the past, and I love how this one truly felt like a family. This experience will always hold a special place in my heart.