"Help Wanted" <GW122>아시아 최대 유기 초지 낙농 목장 / Asia's Largest Organic Pasture Dairy Farm

강원특별자치도 / Gangwon-do

5 reviews • Updated 17 days ago

✅ 호스트 소개 및 자유로운 농장소개 : 저희 목장은 해발 850~1,470m의 공해 없는 고산지대에 위치한 아시아 최대의 목장입니다. 다양한 영화 및 드라마 촬영 명소이기도 합니다. 저희는 1972년에 설립되었으며 현재는 300여두의 소와 양 100두 등을 사육하고 있습니다. 총 면적 600만 평의 푸른 초원에서 자유롭게 방목되는 동물들이 방목되어 있으며 또한 언덕위에 우뚝 솟은 풍력 발전기는 자연바람을 이용한 친환경 에너지원으로 국내 최대의 규모입니다. 저희는 자연 그대로의 모습으로 동물들을 키우고자 합니다. 광활한 유기농 목초지는 동물들에게는 맛있는 식탁이 되고, 인간에게는 신비함과 아름다운 광경을 선사하는 안락한 휴식처가 되어주고 있습니다. 저희는 자연 생태계를 보호하는 지속가능한 경축순환 농법을 시행하고 있습니다. 대자연을 지키고 자연이 준 그대로 먹거리를 함께 만들어 공유하는 것이 저희가 꿈꾸는 미래 정신입니다. 목장에서의 생활은 쉽지 않을 수 있지만 드넓은 자연에서 목장만의 특별함을 느끼실 것입니다. 또한 이곳은 많은 직원들이 함께 거주하고 있어 다양한 교류를 하실 수 있습니다. ✅ 농업을 시작한 년도 : 1972년 ✅ 농장 형태 : 기업목장, 삼양라운드스퀘어(삼양식품 그룹)의 자회사 ✅ 농장 주작물 : 유기농 우유 ✅ 친환경 농업에 대한 실천 : 유기농 인증을 받은 초지, 자연순환 농법으로 초지를 재배, 가축의 분뇨를 발효해 퇴비로 사용하며 유기농 초지에서 재배한 풀을 먹고 자란 소들에게서 건강한 우유를 생산합니다. ✅ 생활에서 친환경 실천 사항 : 분리수거를 철저하게 하고있으며 유기농 목장답게 쓰레기 발생을 최소화 하고 있습니다. ✅ 호스트 외 만날 수 있는 구성원 : 목축팀 직원들 ✅ 농장에서 만나는 반려 동물 : ✅ 우퍼가 하는일 : 4월~9월:조경업무,꽃모종심기,비가오면 축사업무(송아지 우유주기, 우사청소) 10월~12월: 목축팀에서만 근무 1월~2월: 눈이 많이 오기때문에 가급적 우퍼를 받지 않습니다. ✅ 선호하는 우퍼상 : 협조적인 우퍼를 선호합니다. 점심은 직원식당에서 함께 먹고 아침 저녁은 방에서 만들어 먹어야 합니다. 스스로 요리가 가능하면 수월 할 것 입니다. ✅ 우퍼에게 당부 메세지 : 아침 8시에 업무를 시작하기 때문에 시간약속을 잘 지켜주면 좋겠습니다. 근무시간 이외에 자유시간을 보장하고 있으니 개인 시간은 걱정하지 않아도 됩니다. ✅ 숙소에서 와이파이 가능��부 : 가능 ✅ 술,담배 가능여부 : 금연이나 음주는 가능 ✅ 호스트와 식사여부 : 하루 한,두끼만 함께 먹고 나머지는 식재료를 드려 직접 해 드셔야 합니다. ✅ 영어소통 : 번역기 통해 가능 ✅ 일주일 기준 우핑시간 : 하루5시간 주5일 ======== English explanation ========== ✅ Introduction to the Host and the Farm : Our ranch is the largest highland ranch in Asia, located in a pristine high-altitude area at 850–1,470 meters above sea level. It is also a famous filming location for various movies and dramas. Established in 1972, we currently raise around 300 cattle and 100 sheep. The animals graze freely across 6 million pyeong (approximately 19.8 km²) of lush pastures. Additionally, the wind turbines towering on the hills utilize natural wind energy, making it the largest renewable energy facility of its kind in South Korea. We aim to raise animals as naturally as possible. Our vast organic grasslands serve as a delicious dining table for the animals while providing humans with breathtaking scenery and a peaceful retreat. We practice **sustainable livestock farming that protects the natural ecosystem, and our vision is to preserve nature and share food in its most natural form. Life on the ranch may not always be easy, but you will experience the uniqueness of ranch life in the vast open nature. Additionally, as many staff members live on-site, there are plenty of opportunities for interaction. ✅ Year Farming Started : 1972 ✅ Farm Type : Corporate ranch, subsidiary of Samyang Round Square (Samyang Foods Group) ✅ Main Product : Organic milk ✅ Eco-Friendly Farming Practices : Certified organic pastures , Natural cycle farming: Manure is fermented into compost, which is used to cultivate organic pastures that provide food for the livestock, Cows raised on organic pasture produce healthy milk. ✅ Eco-Friendly Lifestyle Practices : Strict waste separation and minimal waste generation in line with organic farming principles ✅ People You Can Meet Besides the Host: Livestock team staff ✅ Pets on the Farm: None ✅ Tasks for WWOOFers : April–September: Landscaping work, planting flower seedlings, livestock care on rainy days (feeding calves milk, cleaning barns) October–December: Working exclusively with the livestock team January–February: Due to heavy snowfall, WWOOFers are generally not accepted ✅ Preferred WWOOFers : Cooperative individuals, Lunch is provided at the staff cafeteria, but breakfast and dinner must be prepared individually—cooking skills will be helpful ✅ Message to WWOOFers : Work starts at 8 AM, so please be punctual, Free time is guaranteed outside working hours, so don't worry about personal time ✅ Wi-Fi Availability in Accommodation : Available ✅ Alcohol and Smoking Policy : No smoking, but drinking is allowed ✅ Meals with the Host : You share one or two meals with the host, and for the rest, ingredients are provided. ✅ English Communication : Communication through a translation app ✅ WWOOFing Hours Per Week : 5 hours per day, 5 days a week

✅ 호스트 소개 및 자유로운 농장소개 : 저희 목장은 해발 850~1,470m의 공해 없는 고산지대에 위치한 아시아 최대의 목장입니다. 다양한 영화 및 드라마 촬영 명소이기도 합니다. 저희는 1972년에 설립되었으며 현재는 300여두의 소와 양 100두 등을 사육하고 있습니다. 총 면적 600만 평의 푸른 초원에서 자유롭게 방목되는 동물들이 방목되어 있으며 또한 언덕위에 우뚝 솟은 풍력 발전기는 자연바람을 이용한 친환경 에너지원으로 국내 최대의 규모입니다. 저희는 자연 그대로의 모습으로 동물들을 키우고자 합니다. 광활한 유기농 목초지는 동물들에게는 맛있는 식탁이 되고, 인간에게는 신비함과 아름다운 광경을 선사하는 안락한 휴식처가 되어주고 있습니다. 저희는 자연 생태계를 보호하는 지속가능한 경축순환 농법을 시행하고 있습니다. 대자연을 지키고 자연이 준 그대로 먹거리를 함께 만들어 공유하는 것이 저희가 꿈꾸는 미래 정신입니다. 목장에서의 생활은 쉽지 않을 수 있지만 드넓은 자연에서 목장만의 특별함을 느끼실 것입니다. 또한 이곳은 많은 직원들이 함께 거주하고 있어 다양한 교류를 하실 수 있습니다. ✅ 농업을 시작한 년도 : 1972년 ✅ 농장 형태 : 기업목장, 삼양라운드스퀘어(삼양식품 그룹)의 자회사 ✅ 농장 주작물 : 유기농 우유 ✅ 친환경 농업에 대한 실천 : 유기농 인증을 받은 초지, 자연순환 농법으로 초지를 재배, 가축의 분뇨를 발효해 퇴비로 사용하며 유기농 초지에서 재배한 풀을 먹고 자란 소들에게서 건강한 우유를 생산합니다. ✅ 생활에서 친환경 실천 사항 : 분리수거를 철저하게 하고있으며 유기농 목장답게 쓰레기 발생을 최소화 하고 있습니다. ✅ 호스트 외 만날 수 있는 구성원 : 목축팀 직원들 ✅ 농장에서 만나는 반려 동물 : ✅ 우퍼가 하는일 : 4월~9월:조경업무,꽃모종심기,비가오면 축사업무(송아지 우유주기, 우사청소) 10월~12월: 목축팀에서만 근무 1월~2월: 눈이 많이 오기때문에 가급적 우퍼를 받지 않습니다. ✅ 선호하는 우퍼상 : 협조적인 우퍼를 선호합니다. 점심은 직원식당에서 함께 먹고 아침 저녁은 방에서 만들어 먹어야 합니다. 스스로 요리가 가능하면 수월 할 것 입니다. ✅ 우퍼에게 당부 메세지 : 아침 8시에 업무를 시작하기 때문에 시간약속을 잘 지켜주면 좋겠습니다. 근무시간 이외에 자유시간을 보장하고 있으니 개인 시간은 걱정하지 않아도 됩니다. ✅ 숙소에서 와이파이 가능여부 : 가능 ✅ 술,담배 가능여부 : 금연이나 음주는 가능 ✅ 호스트와 식사여부 : 하루 한,두끼만 함께 먹고 나머지는 식재료를 드려 직접 해 드셔야 합니다. ✅ 영어소통 : 번역기 통해 가능 ✅ 일주일 기준 우핑시간 : 하루5시간 주5일 ======== English explanation ========== ✅ Introduction to the Host and the Farm : Our ranch is the largest highland ranch in Asia, located in a pristine high-altitude area at 850–1,470 meters above sea level. It is also a famous filming location for various movies and dramas. Established in 1972, we currently raise around 300 cattle and 100 sheep. The animals graze freely across 6 million pyeong (approximately 19.8 km²) of lush pastures. Additionally, the wind turbines towering on the hills utilize natural wind energy, making it the largest renewable energy facility of its kind in South Korea. We aim to raise animals as naturally as possible. Our vast organic grasslands serve as a delicious dining table for the animals while providing humans with breathtaking scenery and a peaceful retreat. We practice **sustainable livestock farming that protects the natural ecosystem, and our vision is to preserve nature and share food in its most natural form. Life on the ranch may not always be easy, but you will experience the uniqueness of ranch life in the vast open nature. Additionally, as many staff members live on-site, there are plenty of opportunities for interaction. ✅ Year Farming Started : 1972 ✅ Farm Type : Corporate ranch, subsidiary of Samyang Round Square (Samyang Foods Group) ✅ Main Product : Organic milk ✅ Eco-Friendly Farming Practices : Certified organic pastures , Natural cycle farming: Manure is fermented into compost, which is used to cultivate organic pastures that provide food for the livestock, Cows raised on organic pasture produce healthy milk. ✅ Eco-Friendly Lifestyle Practices : Strict waste separation and minimal waste generation in line with organic farming principles ✅ People You Can Meet Besides the Host: Livestock team staff ✅ Pets on the Farm: None ✅ Tasks for WWOOFers : April–September: Landscaping work, planting flower seedlings, livestock care on rainy days (feeding calves milk, cleaning barns) October–December: Working exclusively with the livestock team January–February: Due to heavy snowfall, WWOOFers are generally not accepted ✅ Preferred WWOOFers : Cooperative individuals, Lunch is provided at the staff cafeteria, but breakfast and dinner must be prepared individually—cooking skills will be helpful ✅ Message to WWOOFers : Work starts at 8 AM, so please be punctual, Free time is guaranteed outside working hours, so don't worry about personal time ✅ Wi-Fi Availability in Accommodation : Available ✅ Alcohol and Smoking Policy : No smoking, but drinking is allowed ✅ Meals with the Host : You share one or two meals with the host, and for the rest, ingredients are provided. ✅ English Communication : Communication through a translation app ✅ WWOOFing Hours Per Week : 5 hours per day, 5 days a week

Learning opportunities

Cattle farming

Meat processing

Methods or systems

Permaculture

Host type

Production farm

Certified organic

991.7 Hectares | 2,450.6 Acres

Accommodation

2 WWOOFers

Bedroom

Children not accepted

Pets not accepted

Meals

Omnivore

Length of stay

1-2 weeks

유진

Member since 2023

Languages spoken: English, Korean Response rate: 100% Response time: typically within 2 days

November 2025

Open

Planned visit

Closed

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강원특별자치도 / Gangwon-do

횡계터미널에서 차로 15분거리, 진부(오대산)역에서 차로 30분거리 / 버스나 기차를 통해 이동하시면 되고 교통편에 맞춰 원하는 곳으로 픽업을 나갑니다.

Reviews

Naomi

South Korea • July 2025

I stayed 2 weeks at Samyang Ranch and had a good time. On day one, the manager Yoojin picked me up at Jinbu station and took me grocery shopping before dropping me at the accommodation, a nice apartment with a kitchen, bathroom, and living space. Only lunch is provided (you eat delicious food at the cafeteria with the staff), but you cook dinner yourself at the apartment. You can work with either the Landscaping team or the Animal Breeding team; I went with the latter. The atmosphere was super friendly. We had daily tasks (feeding cows, bottle-feeding calves, cleaning feeders), but also downtime in the office or walking around. Sometimes we all went for coffee after lunch. I worked mornings only. In the afternoon, I was free to go home, but I chose to stay with the animal team most afternoons because I became friends with Eunji, a Korean intern who spoke fluent English. She made everything easier (especially understanding instructions) and was great company. I worked alongside her every day. The views are stunning. You can hike or take the ranch’s shuttle. Downsides: very isolated, long walking distances. The nearest train station is hard to reach without a car. Overall, it was a good experience, but I think Eunji’s presence definitely made it even better. I only speak a bit of Korean, and having her help translate and someone closer to my age to talk with made a big difference. Without her, I’d still have enjoyed it, but probably felt a bit more isolated XD

SEONGHYUN

South Korea • May 2025

2025년 4/30~5/6 삼양라운드힐에서 본격 첫 우프체험이었습니다. 운좋게도 3일전 호스트에게 문의했는데 와도 된다고 하셔서 가게 됐습니다. 어떤 상황, 사람, 일과 만날 것인지 모른다는 것이 이렇게 떨리는 거였죠. 아버지께서 어렸을 때 젖소목장을 하셔서 추억을 더듬을 겸해서 찾아간 곳이었어요. 그 곳에서 호의적이고 부드러운 세 남자 - 정호석 팀장님, 김지용님, 재희님, 성훈님을 만나서 안심이었습니다. 제 6박 7일 웰빙의 팔할은 이분들 덕분입니다. 그리고 20프로는 아름다운 삼양목장의 초원과 신적인 풍력 발전기와 귀여운 송아지들. 다음에 또 간다면, 추천받은 때는 2월 - 눈덮인 풍경이 멋져서. 그렇지만 춥다! 7,8월 - 저녁엔 에어컨을 틀지 않아도 되는 날씨라고 사실 제가 있었던 4월 말, 5월 초도 다소 추웠습니다. 입고 벗을 수 있는 겉옷 얇은 것, 모자, 머플러 챙겨서 필요에 따라 활용하면 좋습니다. 한국 분들도 많이 가시면 좋겠습니다.

WWOOF Korea Admin

South Korea • October 2024

* 본 리뷰는 이전 사이트에서 옮겨온 것 입니다. * This review has been carried over from the previous site. aggtopus (Singapore) : I spent about 16 days on the ranch and the ranch is so beautiful just being in nature, seeing the sheeps, cows and humongous windmills. I was with the cow team and daily tasks include feeding cows and calves, cleaning up the barn! I will work from 8-12 and lunch is with the cow team workers which tastes amazing! They usually accept one (group) of volunteers each time so you will have the whole apartment to yourself which was comfortable and well maintained. Groceries will be bought on d1 for you to settle your breakfast and dinner in your apartment. Exploring out of the ranch will be difficult without a car on off days, I usually hike around the ranch / spend time at the ranch’s cafe!

WWOOF Korea Admin

South Korea • July 2023

* 본 리뷰는 이전 사이트에서 옮겨온 것 입니다. * This review has been carried over from the previous site. Jesús Bronte (Spain) : I have spent 9 days in Samyang farm. These 9 days have passed very quickly, at all times I have felt very well. The environment where the farm is located is just great. Surrounded by nature, lush forests, mountains and animals, both wild and farm animals such as cows, sheep... and even ostriches!! At all times the people who work on the farm have been very kind and friendly to me, which I have been very grateful for. Regarding the work carried out, this has been mainly with the gardening team, tasks such as weeding, removing weeds, planting plants/flowers, removing grass and placing a new one, etc. Also, one day, in a sloping area we place some tarpaulins (like a carpet) in the grooves produced by water erosion. It was okay since I had never done anything like this before. The work is during the morning, and in the afternoons, I loved going hiking to the highest part of the farm, from which on clear days, you could perfectly see Gangneung and the Pacific Ocean. It was wonderful!! As for food, this is with the workers. I can only say that it is delicious. For all the above, I recommend without any doubt to volunteer here. Thank you so much!!

WWOOF Korea Admin

South Korea • June 2023

* 본 리뷰는 이전 사이트에서 옮겨온 것 입니다. * This review has been carried over from the previous site. Katrina Tan (Singapore) : This was my first wwoofing experience and it was an amazing experience! Before my trip, there was a lot of uncertainty and anxiety and I didn't really know what to expect. But all these feelings disappeared right from Day 1. The host was very friendly and hospitable and I felt very welcomed in this place. The farm staff were all very warm, friendly and helpful too. There was another wwoofer who happened to arrive on the same day as me and that made the entire wwoofing experience all the more fun! :) We spent most of the 2 weeks doing weeding work and seedling transplant. It is back-breaking work but it was fun and time just flew by while we worked. The gardening team always ensured that we took breaks and occasionally rewarded us with snacks and drinks. We also had the opportunity to work at the dairy section for a day - feeding the cows and calves, and scrubbing their water troughs. It was really cool being up close with the cows and watching the milking process too! The ranch is a really beautiful place and I enjoyed taking walks along the different trails during our free time. I'll never get tired of the sights, sounds and smell of this place! It's really calming and refreshing just soaking in nature here. The accommodation was really clean and comfortable. It was fully furnished with everything we needed. Food at the staff canteen was always delicious. I've been so blessed by the people here and am truly grateful for the opportunity to wwoof at Samyang Farm. Thank you for this wonderful experience and I hope to be back again! :)