<GG101>쉼과 기쁨 평화 유기농 농장 / Rest, Joy, and Peace Organic Farm
경기도 / Gyeonggi-do
✅ 호스트 소개 및 자유로운 농장소개 :
본 농장은 기독교 관련 공동체가 설립한 농장입니다. 2011년에 8만평 산지에 세워져 자연농업 단지로 가꾸어 가고 있습니다. 약초 가꾸기, 채소 가꾸기, 과일나무 기르기, 양계, 토종씨앗 수집, 양봉 등의 일을 함께 할 예정입니다.
농업경영 외에 국제학교를 설립 운영하고 있고 청소년들을 위한 야영장 운영과 35세대 마을 주민들과 마을공동체를 이루어 살아가고 있습니다. 농업 노동에 곁들여 자연속에서의 관찰과 공동체 간의 대화를 통하여 빛과 물, 흙과 공기, 미생물과 식물 등의 보이지 않는 세계의 따뜻함을 공부하여 나갑니다.
✅ 농업을 시작한 년도 : 1993년
✅ 농장 형태 : 공동체농업(마을 교회 유통 수도원 농사등 공동체 마을을 꿈꾸고 나가고 있음)
✅ 농장 주작물 : 양파 단호박 해국 감자 들깨
✅ 친환경 농업에 대한 실천 : 힘들어도 원칙을 지키며 농사를 짓고 있습니다.
✅ 생활에서 친환경 실천 사항 : 재활용을 열심히 실천하고 있습니다.
✅ 호스트 외 만날 수 있는 구성원 : 배우자,학교 학생 선생님, 공동체 식구들
✅ 농장에서 만나는 반려 동물 :
✅ 우퍼가 하는일 :
3월~5월: 파종및 심기 해국 약초 감자 시금치 등 파종 호박 심기
6월~8월:감자 수확, 양파 수확, 부추 수확, 왕고들빼기 수확, 들깨 파종
9월~11월:배추파종 무우파종 들깨수확,호박수확
12월~2월: 밭만들기 해국밭정리 액비만들기 들깻묵 뿌리기
✅ 선호하는 우퍼상 : 성실하면 됩니다
✅ 우퍼에게 당부 메세지 : 즐겁고 건강하게 지내시길 바랍니다
✅ 숙소에서 와이파이 가능여부 : 가능
✅ 술,담배 가능여부 : 금연,금주
✅ 호스트와 식사여부 : 하루 세끼를 함께 먹습니다.
✅ 영어소통 : 기본 가능
✅ 일주일 기준 우핑시간 : 하루5시간 주5일
📢 우프코리아 사무국 안내
이 농장은 기독교 신앙을 바탕으로 한 종교적 성향이 비교적 뚜렷한 곳입니다.
따라서 기독교인이거나 종교에 관심이 있는 분들께 더 적합한 호스트일 수 있습니다.
또한, 호스트가 농장 블로그나 SNS에 활동 사진을 게시하고자 사진 촬영을 과다하게 요청할 수 있으니 불편하신 경우에는 정중히 거절하세요. 관련하여 궁금한 점이나 불편 사항이 있으시면 언제든 우프코리아 사무국으로 연락해 주시기 바랍니다
======== English explanation ==========
✅Introduction to the Host and the Farm:
This farm was established by a Christian-related community organization. Founded in 2011 on an 80,000-pyeong mountainous area, it has been developed into a natural farming complex.
WWOOFers will participate in activities such as cultivating medicinal herbs and vegetables, growing fruit trees, raising chickens, collecting heirloom seeds, and beekeeping.
Beyond farming, we also run an international school, a youth camping site, and a village community consisting of 35 households. Through farm work, observation of nature, and dialogue within the community, we seek to learn about the warmth of the unseen world—light and water, soil and air, microorganisms and plants.
✅Year Farming Started : 1993
✅Farm Type : Community farming (aspiring to build a communal village integrating church, distribution, monastery, and agriculture)
✅Main Crops : Onions, pumpkins, haeguk (Chrysanthemum indicum), potatoes, perilla
✅Eco-Friendly Farming Practices : We adhere to our farming principles despite challenges.
✅Eco-Friendly Lifestyle Practices : We actively practice recycling.
✅People You Can Meet Besides the Host : Spouse, school students and teachers, community members
✅Pets on the Farm : None
✅Tasks for WWOOFers :
March–May: Sowing and planting (haeguk, medicinal herbs, potatoes, spinach, pumpkins)
June–August: Harvesting potatoes, onions, chives, wild lettuce; planting perilla
September–November : Planting cabbages and radishes; harvesting perilla and pumpkins
December–February : Preparing fields, cleaning haeguk fields, making liquid fertilizer, spreading perilla meal
✅Preferred WWOOFers : Those who are diligent
✅Message to WWOOFers : Stay happy and healthy!
✅Wi-Fi Availability in Accommodation : Available
✅Alcohol and Smoking Policy : No smoking, no drinking
✅Meals with the Host : Three meals a day together
✅English Communication : Basic
✅WWOOFing Hours Per Week : 5 hours per day, 5 days a week
📢Notice from WWOOF Korea Office
This farm has a distinct Christian background and may reflect religious values in its daily life and activities.
Therefore, it may be more suitable for WWOOFers who are Christian or have an interest in religion.
The host may also ask to take photos of WWOOFers’ activities for posting on the farm’s blog or social media.
*If you feel uncomfortable being photographed, please feel free to politely decline.
If you have any questions or experience any discomfort related to this matter, please contact the WWOOF Korea office at any time.
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Learning opportunities
Vegetable farming
Beekeeping
Aromatic or medicinal plants, teas
Mechanics / tools / technology
Methods or systems
Biodynamic agriculture
No-till farming
Host type
Nonprofit / Community
Certified organic
0.5
Hectares
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1.2
Acres
Kyungyeon
Member since 2004
Languages spoken:
English, Korean
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Response rate: 100%
Response time: typically within 2 days
경기도 / Gyeonggi-do
동두천중앙역 하차, 3번출구
Reviews
Camille
France
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November 2025
Dure Village was my very first wwoofing and a very successful one at that. It gave me the confidence I needed to try new wwoofings from now on.
As the farm is busy and there's always something to be done, everyday was filled with new experiences.
But more than the farm work, what I will remember the most is the kindness of the people who welcomed me as one of their own.
A special thank you to the host for his extreme kindness, his patience in teaching me new words in Korean and new songs and for making me want to dream big and continue to learn just like him.
마을 사람들께 다시 한 번 한 달 동안에 잘 해주셔서 감사드리고 싶습니다. 덕분에 대화 실력이 늘고 한국에 대해 배우면서 즐거운 시간을 보냈어요. 그럼 몇 달후에 뵐게요 ! 멸치 볶음 (Merci beaucoup) !
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Mark
Singapore
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October 2025
My two week stay at Dure Farm has been an incredible experience. The hosts, Mr Geum and Esther (Mrs Geum), welcomed us warmly and took such great care of us that I’m really glad I chose this place for my first WWOOFing experience.
Mr. Geum takes great pride in his farm and often taught us about the different crops and the reasons behind his farming techniques. Although I could not speak Korean, it was not a problem as I was still able to converse with him through basic English. Through his patience and passion for the land, I also learned to appreciate nature more. Esther would also visit us regularly, always bringing delicious snacks for our break times. One day, she also brought traditional korean clothing hanbok for us to try on to take pictures against the beautiful mountain backdrop here.
All meals were provided at the cafeteria, which served authentic and fresh Korean food that I looked forward to every day. The other villagers were also very friendly and some invited us to their homes to share a meal. One of them even drove us out to a Korean market and treated us to hotteok and lunch.
Overall, this WWOOFing experience has been truly wonderful, and I’m sure it will remain an unforgettable memory that I will always cherish. Thank you so much, Mr. Geum and Esther!! ❤️
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Reply from Kyungyeon
마크 집에 잘 도착 하였나요?
늘 웃으면 분위기를 화기애애하게 이끌어 주어 고마워요
두 친구들과 우핑에 대한 즐거운 이야기로 한동안 행복하길 바래요
온 가족들의 건강과 행복을 기원 합니다 내년에 다시 만날때까지 파이팅~~
싱가포르 청년들이 많이 우핑 신청하길 바라며~~
감사합니다
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YU WEN
Singapore
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October 2025
My friends and I had our first WWOOFing experience in October with Mr. Geum, and we truly enjoyed our two weeks at the beautiful Dure Village. Each day brought something new — from harvesting peanuts, peppers, and pumpkins to planting onions.
Mr. Geum was down-to-earth and genuine, always eager to share his wisdom — from organic farming techniques to life lessons, music, and his love for nature. We enjoyed every conversation and laugh together.
Hosting us alongside him was Esther (Mrs. Geum), who took wonderful care of us. Despite her busy schedule, she always checked in, brought us snacks, and even came to the fields to take photos. The Dure Village community was warm and welcoming, inviting us for meals and tea and taking us out on weekends — it truly felt like family.
The accommodations were cozy, and the cafeteria meals were healthy and freshly made with farm produce. Work usually started at 9 a.m. and ended at 5 p.m., with lunch at noon. There’s also a small shop for snacks and a bus to Dongducheonjungang Station (Line 1), near Jihaeng Station, where you can find essentials, bakeries, and cafés.
If you’re looking for a meaningful WWOOFing experience to learn, grow, and feel genuinely welcomed, we can’t recommend Dure Village enough. Don’t hesitate to visit Mr. Geum’s farm — it’s an experience you’ll never forget!
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Reply from Kyungyeon
잘 집에 도착했나요?
조배고 보면 늘 아쉬움이더 많이 남네요
더 잘 챙겨주지 못한 점들을요..
그래서 내년에 다시 만날 생각을 하네요..
너무 수고 많았어여
세 친구들의 밝고 경쾌한 웃음소리가 아직도 귀에 맴도네요
저희 두레 마을을 즐겁고 행복한 농장으로 보내 주셔서 감사합니다
다시 만날때까지 온 가족의 건강과 행복을 기원 드립니다 감사 드립니다
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Torie
United States
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October 2025
My stay at Dure Farm for eight days was overall meaningful & educational. Mr. Guem was an absolute pleasure to work with — kind, patient, and genuinely appreciative of the help. The work was fulfilling & included planting Welsh onion seeds, rice husking a cabbage field, & harvesting red peppers. A highlight was when Mr. Guem treated me & another woofer to dinner at a local grandmother’s restaurant, where the food & warmth of the experience were truly unforgettable.
Meals provided in the cafeteria were consistently delicious, with a wide variety that accommodate vegetarians, vegans, &!omnivores alike. You’ll never go hungry — soup & rice accompany every meal, and everything is fresh and nourishing.
Though Dure Farm is wonderful, I did find certain aspects of my stay challenging. Sometimes during or after break hours, Mrs. Guem would request participation in nature walks or photo sessions for their blog. Her requests often felt obligatory & tiring. Especially when I wasn’t feeling well and had expressed my exhaustion. Even after sharing my discomfort, her response tended to place the responsibility back on me to decline. That created some unease. Additionally, the occasional religious discussions and pressures from villagers felt at odds with the inclusive and open spirit that WWOOF represents.
Overall, Dure Farm offers a unique cultural & agricultural learning opportunity, w/excellent food & a kind, generous host in Mr. Guem. One day I hope to return despite challenges.
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Hilda
Sweden
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August 2025
I had a wonderful three-week stay at Dure Farm in July and August. The host couple were very kind and welcoming, and a highlight for me was joining them at church on Sundays. The accommodation was clean and spacious, with good WiFi and AC. I was pleasantly surprised by the delicious food, and I especially enjoyed having a coffee at the café after lunch and chatting with the lovely lady who runs it.
Working with Mr. Geum was always fun since he is so passionate about nature and his life philosophy. I feel I’ve learned a lot at Dure Farm, not only about farming but also about living in harmony with nature. I would be happy to visit again in the future.
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Virginia
United States
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August 2025
My time at Dure Mountain was a unique 2 weeks of my life that I will never forget. We lived in a sparse house at the top of a hill, part of a row of houses nestled into the side of the mountain. We ate meals - 7am, 12pm, and 5pm - at the cafeteria, where ladies would pop steaming duck into my mouth and always cajole us into getting seconds. Generally, we worked 7ish to 10, then again in the evening 5ish to 7 to beat the steamy midday heat of August. We did something different every day, from planting seeds to weeding to digging trenches for radishes, but one constant was Mr. Geum's ineffable joy and energy. His rough English and my nonexistent Korean proved no boundary for jokes, basketball references, and poignant messages on our relationship with the earth. The community was always happy to see us and welcomed us into their lives, from taking us out to lunch to serving us traditional Korean dinner from their kitchen. Life is a little chaotic at Dure, with minimal structure, gorgeous nature, and delicious food, you will wonder how quickly time slips away.
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