AININ SOFIYA Malaysia

Me and my friend had such a great experience helping out for the Sangol Music Festival! There were so much stuffs and chores to do and we were happy that we were able to help other seniors and the host such as cleaning the rooms and buildings, preparing food for the gathering! The farm work is paused mainly because it’s winter time but instead ; the Music Festival and we also participated the performance! Even though the practice period was short but other people were so kind and supportive!! Mrs Kim taught us how to make kimbab and kimchi pancake while we were there! We also went for brisk walk together at the dam. Mr Kim likes music so much and we sang Arirang and other songs together! We learned a lot from the host from their actions, words and wisdom and their kindness :) We felt that we really picked a great place to start WWOOFing! We ate all 3 meals together with the host and other Nanumteo guests! Food were really tasty (if you tried a lot of Korean food before) and you can feel that it was prepared with love and warmth :) It’s such a whole lot better experience if you’re able to speak Korean! Me and my friend learned a lot of Korean new words and expressions here! People that we met at Nanumteo were really kind & warm to us. It is such an unforgettable experience to be here. If you come here, you will be able to learn Korean culture deeply; how they talk to each other, how food are made, how people live in Korea country side, and many more!

Kaylee United States

I spent three weeks here in December. I enjoyed meandering through the tangerine orchard. It was a peaceful experience. I also learned about different types of natural dye! We dyed fabrics using persimmons, marigold, eucalyptus leaves. It was a great learning opportunity and I hope to try persimmon dyeing again back home. The work is typically completed in the morning with afternoons left for the WWOOFers to explore. In addition, you get to experience local cuisine as lunch is provided on working days. The surrounding area is great - Osulloc is close and Hyeopjae a short bust ride. I enjoyed Hallim Park! My favorite moments were making jokes with the host and having espresso by the sea with her. She welcomed me and was very patient with me. I don’t speak much Korean, but we figured it out with translation apps. It was a very pleasant experience and the tangerines at her farm are DELICIOUS!!! Thank you for having me! 12월에 이곳에서 3주를 보냈습니다. 귤 과수원을 거닐며 평화로운 시간을 보냈어요. 다양한 천연 염료에 대해서도 배웠습니다! 감, 금잔화, 유칼립투스 잎으로 천을 염색했죠. 정말 좋은 배움의 기회였고, 집에 돌아가서도 감 염색을 다시 시도해보고 싶습니다. 작업은 보통 오전 중에 끝나고 오후에는 WWOOF 참가자들이 자유롭게 탐험할 수 있습니다. 또한 근무일에는 점심이 제공되어 현지 음식을 경험할 수 있죠. 주변 환경도 훌륭합니다. 오설록이 가깝고 협재 버스로 금방 갈 수 있어요. 할림 공원이 정말 즐거웠어요! 호스트님과 농담을 주고받으며 바다를 바라보며 에스프레소를 마신 순간이 가장 좋았어요. 호스트님은 저를 따뜻하게 맞아주시고 참을성 있게 대해주셨어요. 한국어를 잘 못하지만 번역 앱으로 소통했어요. 정말 즐거운 경험이었고, 호스트님 농장의 귤은 정말 맛있었어요!!! 초대해 주셔서 감사합니다!

Sam United Kingdom

We feel so lucky to have been Shinsub’s first WWOOFers! He is an incredibly kind and generous host who genuinely takes the time to get to know you and make you feel welcome. Working on Shinsub’s tangerine farm was such a fun and rewarding experience. We helped with weeding, harvesting, and packaging, and Shinsub was always patient in explaining everything. The work was enjoyable and very satisfying, especially being part of the whole process. The orchard itself is beautiful, and the accommodation is clean, modern, and spacious, making it a very comfortable place to stay. The most special part of our experience was getting a glimpse into Shinsub’s life. He went out of his way to help us truly experience Jeju — introducing us to his friends, showing us local sights, and sharing delicious local food with us. We would highly recommend this WWOOFing experience. It’s something we will always remember, and we would absolutely love to come back one day!

Zachary France

I spent a really good time at Keundeul Village! From the beginning, everyone was welcoming and kind with me. The work was varied, besides weeding, I also had the chance to do some handmade work, which I really enjoyed. Also, I truly felt involved in the daily life of the community, cleaning the restaurant with them after eating. One of the highlights for me was being able to learn Pungmul and traditional Korean songs. It was very fun and a great way to learn more about Korean traditional culture! I also had the opportunity to see one of their performances, which I really enjoyed despite my limited Korean skills :'), and to visit the city nearby, Sancheong - thanks to 명희 and 지노 for driving me there! Overall, it was a wonderful experience. If I ever come back to Korea, I would love to return to Keundeul Village without hesitation. Thank you again for welcoming me :)

Lisa France

You can trust this place :)) ☆