<GN128>감동이 함께하는 큰들예술마을 / Keundeul Culture & Arts Village
경상남도 / Gyeongsangnam-do
✅ 호스트 소개 및 자유로운 농장소개 :
너르고 푸른 지리산 자락에 자리잡고 한국의 전통예술인 마당극을 창작, 기획, 공연하는 공동체입니다. 올해로 40주년을 맞이하는 대안문화공동체이자 마당극 전문극단으로 20대부터 50대까지 성인, 가족, 어린이들이 함께 어우러져 살아가고 있습니다.
우리 공동체는 연중 야외에서 마당극 공연을 개최하는 것이 주된 일이며, 이 외에도 풍물 연주/교육, 미술, 노래 등 예술을 기반으로 한 활동을 다양하게 펼치고 있습니다. 이 외에도 큰들의 모든 단원들은 농사, 요리, 목공, 수리 등 생활에 필요한 전반적인 일들도 함께 나눠 하고 있습니다.
✅ 농업을 시작한 년도 : 2009
✅ 농장 형태 : 벼농사
✅ 농장 주작물 : 유기농 벼
✅ 친환경 농업에 대한 실천 : 벼가 일정 정도 자라면 우렁이를 논에 넣어주고, 우렁이가 번식하게 하여 제초제를 사용하지 않고 쌀을 재배하는 방식으로 15년 째 벼농사를 짓는 중입니다.
✅ 생활에서 친환경 실천 사항 : 적은 양이지만 먹거리를 우리 손으로 만들기 위해 유기농 벼농사도 함께 짓고 있습니다.
✅ 호스트 외 만날 수 있는 구성원 : 큰들단원이면서 마을에서 사는 성인 36명과 아이들 4명
✅ 농장에서 만나는 반려 동물 :
✅ 우퍼가 하는일 :
3월 : 조경, 농사준비
4월 : 조경, 모내기
5월 : 논 잡초(피)관리, 텃밭 잡초관리
6월 : 논 잡초(피)관리, 텃밭 작물수확
7월 : 텃밭 잡초관리, 텃밭 작물수확
8월 : 조경
9월 : 추수
10월 : 추수한 벼 포장 및 발송 준비
11월 : 감깎기, 반 건조 감 만들기
12월 : 반 건조 감 포장
✅ 선호하는 우퍼상 : 한국전통예술과 문화에 관심이 있거나 혹은 공동체 기반의 삶의 방식을 체험하고 싶은 분
✅ 우퍼에게 당부 메세지 : 큰들은 함께 서로 돕고 배우며 함께 어우러질 수 있는 열린마음의 우퍼와 친구가 되기를 원해요
✅ 숙소에서 와이파이 가능여부 : 가능
✅ 술,담배 가능여부 : 간헐적 외부흡연, 및 음주가능
✅ 호스트와 식사여부 : 주말에는 따로 먹고 주중에는 세끼를 함께 먹습니다
✅ 영어소통 : 원활히 가능
✅ 일주일 기준 우핑시간 : 하루5시간 주5일
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✅Host Introduction & Free Farm Introduction :
Located in the vast and green foothills of Jirisan, we are a community that creates, plans, and performs Madanggeuk (Korean traditional outdoor theater). Celebrating our 40th anniversary this year, we are an alternative cultural community and a professional Madanggeuk troupe where adults, families, and children from their 20s to 50s live together in harmony.
Our main activity is holding outdoor Madanggeuk performances throughout the year. In addition, we engage in various artistic activities, including Pungmul (Korean traditional percussion music) performances and education, visual arts, and singing. Besides these, all members of Keundeul share responsibilities such as farming, cooking, woodworking, and general maintenance to sustain daily life.
✅ Year Started Farming : 2009
✅ Farm Type : Rice farming
✅ Main Crop : Organic rice
✅ Eco-Friendly Farming Practices : For 15 years, we have been cultivating rice without herbicides by releasing snails into the fields once the rice has grown to a certain extent. The snails reproduce and help control weeds naturally.
✅Eco-Friendly Practices in Daily Life : Although on a small scale, we cultivate organic rice to produce our own food.
✅Other Members You Can Meet : 36 adults and 4 children who are Keundeul members living in the village.
✅ Pets on the Farm : Yes
✅ Tasks for WWOOFers :
March : Landscaping, farm preparation
April : Landscaping, rice planting
May : Managing weeds in rice fields, weeding in vegetable gardens
June : Managing weeds in rice fields, harvesting vegetables in the garden
July : Weeding in the vegetable garden, harvesting vegetables
August : Landscaping
September : Harvesting rice
October : Packing and preparing harvested rice for shipment
November : Peeling persimmons, making semi-dried persimmons
December : Packing semi-dried persimmons
✅Preferred WWOOFer : Someone interested in Korean traditional arts and culture or those wanting to experience a community-based lifestyle.
✅Message to WWOOFers : At Keundeul, we value mutual support, learning, and living together. We hope to become friends with open-minded WWOOFers who can integrate into our community.
✅Wi-Fi Availability in Accommodation : Available
✅Alcohol & Smoking Policy : Occasional outdoor smoking and drinking allowed
✅Meals with the Host : Weekdays – three meals together, Weekends – separate meals
✅English Communication : Fluent
✅WWOOFing Hours Per Week : 5 hours per day, 5 days a week
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Learning opportunities
Grain farming
Flower farming
Traditional crafts
Methods or systems
Holistic management
Host type
Nonprofit / Community
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Jungin
Member since 2024
Languages spoken:
English, Korean
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Response rate: 95%
Response time: typically within 4 days
경상남도 / Gyeongsangnam-do
산청시외버스터미널이나 원지버스터미널로 오시면 호스트가 차로 데릴러 옵니다.
Reviews
Zachary
France
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December 2025
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 :)
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Cas
Australia
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December 2025
Stayed at Keundel Village in October for a little less than two weeks.
The experience was amazing from beginning to end and I cannot recommend them enough. Me and my friend were welcomed warmly and the accomodations were extremely well maintained, clean, heated and had everything we needed including shampoo, body wash and conditioner. In terms of farm work, we were asked to do some weeding for roughly 4 hours average daily with plenty of breaks in between. The food was the highlight and we were able to eat such a variety of foods with the people of the village. The only time we were asked to prepare our own food was on the weekend; we were taken to the supermarket in town to buy our ingredients for the weekend.
The biggest draw here would be the opportunity to learn and watch one of the best Traditional Korean Culture Team in Korea. We had the opportunity to learn Samulnori as well as watch “Madang-guek” which was phenomenal and brought me to tears. It helped that I spoke fluent Korean, however.
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Elena
France
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November 2025
I stayed in the village for almost two weeks, and every day was fantastic thanks to the kindness of the entire village! I was lucky enough to share wonderful moments with everyone, and I had the pleasure of learning to play traditional Korean instruments and seeing some moving performances! I could never be grateful enough for all the kindness and warmth of every member of the village! It was very hard to leave because I felt so at home! Thank you again for everything!! I'll miss you a lot everyone!
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Naomi
South Korea
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August 2025
I spent two incredible weeks at Keundeul village, a warm community that is also a traditional Korean arts company. They regularly perform Madanggeuk (Korean traditional theatre). From day one, we were warmly welcomed and fully integrated into their daily life. The accommodation was our own private, well-equipped studio, which was very comfortable.
Because it was the rainy season, there were landslides and damage in the area, so our work was less farming and more helping the village, cleaning debris, light weeding, helping in the kitchen, preparing snacks, tidying shared spaces, and even assisting with theatre set design for their Art Youth Camp.
The work was light and varied, and they took the time to teach us, including traditional Korean percussion classes, which were amazing. We also joined them for a weekend trip to Geoje Island, and they covered meals and accommodation, showing incredible generosity.
Despite occasional evacuations due to heavy rain alerts, everything was well organised and we always felt safe. More than just volunteering, this was a true cultural exchange and community experience. I would recommend it to anyone.
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Eunhae
United States
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July 2025
The people here welcome you with warmth and open arms, creating a truly inviting community. The food was spectacular, and the cultural exchange through conversations was enriching. It was transformative to witness multiple cultural performances as well. The land is beautiful, adorned with charming artworks created by resident artists scattered throughout the farm. The work was very manageable, allowing plenty of time at the end of the day to enjoy all that the place has to offer.
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WWOOF Korea Admin
South Korea
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December 2024
* 본 리뷰는 이전 사이트에서 옮겨온 것 입니다.
* This review has been carried over from the previous site.
Sayaka (Japan) : I had an extremely rewarding experience at Keundeul. An interesting and culturally significant community made by the team of warm, hospitable and friendly members! I thoroughly enjoyed my time here and learned Korean traditional culture.
Work:
The daytime work schedule was quite light. I spent most of my working days all around the cafeteria or office, helping to clean and packaging presents for the people who support Keundeul.
Community:
All of the community members were extremely hospitable and warm. Not only that they welcomed me with flowers when I arrived at the bus stop, but also cared about me all the time. They were approachable and patiently listen to what I was trying to say, even though I have limited knowledge on Korean.
Accommodation & Food:
Basically 3 meals were provided on work days, but on the day off, I ate instant foods and fruits that they gave me or foods that I bought by myself at the supermarket. (They took me to the supermarket by a car). The foods provided by the members were always delicious, healthy and varied.
The accommodation was very spacious and homely, with all the amenities provided for WWOOFers. There was a bed, heated floor, a kitchen sink, cooking utensils, and a nice bathroom with hot water.
I will miss everything about the time here, thanks to all amazing members and facilities. I hope their performance will go well. Highly recommend WWOOFing here!
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