<GW109>가축과 숲 사람이 더불어 18세기 농업 구현 / Livestock, Forests, and People Together Realizing 18th-Century Ag
강원특별자치도 / Gangwon-do
✅ 호스트 소개 및 자유로운 농장소개 :
2005년도에 귀촌한 소나무 생산 전문 농원이며 필요한 농산물은 채소에서 과일까지 유기농으로 직접 재배하고 있습니다. 또한 닭과 산양을 키워 필요한 단백질을 확보하여 안전한 먹거리를 가족들 밥상에 올립니다. 인류가 살아온 역사 중 18세기 문물이 가장 멋지고 친환경적이라 생각하고 그렇게 살려고 노력하고 있습니다. 또한 천연 자제를 이용하는 친환경 집짓기는 저희 농장에 중요한 일입니다. 요즘은 삶의 본질을 찾고 숲 가꾸기를 통한 생체리듬을 회복하는 치유농업을 병행하고 있습니다.
✅ 농업을 시작한 년도 : 2005년
✅ 농장 형태 : 자급자족을 위한 작물과 가축 그리고 정원수 재배와 전통 흙집 건축
✅ 농장 주작물 : 고구마, 콩, 마늘, 정원수, 산나물
✅ 친환경 농업에 대한 실천 : 가축을 이용한 순환 농법, 나무와 식물이 상생하여 먹거리를 키우는 숲 밭, 유기농
✅ 생활에서 친환경 실천 사항 : 일회용품 사용안하기, 세제 사용 줄이기
✅ 호스트 외 만날 수 있는 구성원 : 배우자, 딸
✅ 농장에서 만나는 반려 동물 : 산양 5마리, 오골계닭 50마리,칠면조 1마리, 금계 1마리, 개 4마리
✅ 우퍼가 하는일 :
3월~5월 : 소나무, 주목 이식 및 출하, 과일나무 전정, 채소 파종
6월~8월: 계절곡식 파종, 사과, 배, 포도,적과 및 봉지싸기, 잡초제거
9월~11월: 풀씨잡기, 잡곡수확, 과일 따기, 고구마 수확, 포도주 만들기, 효소만들기
12월~2월 : 김장하기, 난방용 나무베기
✅ 선호하는 우퍼상 : 진취적이고 긍정적인 마인드, 요리를 잘하면 좋고, 한국말 잘하면 더 좋아요
✅ 우퍼에게 당부 메세지 : 편안한 몸과 마음으로 오셔서 좋은 시간과 다양한 경험을 하고 좋은 인연이 되기를 바라는 생각으로 방문하기를
✅ 숙소에서 와이파이 가능여부 : 가능
✅ 술,담배 가능여부 : 가벼운 음주, 외부흡연 가능
✅ 호스트와 식사여부 : 하루3식 함께 식사
✅ 영어소통 : 원활히 가능
✅ 일주일 기준 우핑시간 : 하루5시간 주5일
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✅ Introduction to the Host and the Farm :
This is a pine tree production farm, established in 2005 after relocating to the countryside. We grow organic vegetables and fruits for our own consumption, ensuring a safe and healthy diet.
Additionally, we raise chickens and goats to secure protein sources for our family meals. We believe that the 18th century’s way of life was the most elegant and eco-friendly in human history, and we strive to live accordingly.
Another important aspect of our farm is eco-friendly house construction using natural materials. Recently, we have also been engaging in healing agriculture, which focuses on restoring natural biorhythms through forest management.
✅ Year Farming Started : 2005
✅ Farm Type : Self-sufficient farming with crops, livestock, ornamental trees, and traditional mud house construction
✅ Main Crops : Sweet potatoes, beans, garlic, ornamental trees, wild vegetables
✅ Eco-Friendly Farming Practices : Circular farming using livestock, Forest farming, where trees and plants coexist to produce food, Organic farming
✅ Eco-Friendly Lifestyle Practices : Avoiding single-use products, Reducing detergent use
✅ People You Can Meet Besides the Host : Spouse, daughter
✅ Pets on the Farm : 5 goats, 50 black-boned chickens, 1 turkey, 1 golden pheasant, 4 dogs
✅ Tasks for WWOOFers :
March ~ May : Transplanting and shipping pine trees and yew trees, pruning fruit trees, sowing vegetables
June ~ August : Sowing seasonal grains, thinning apples, pears, and grapes, bagging fruit, weeding
September ~ November : Collecting wild plant seeds, harvesting grains, picking fruit, harvesting sweet potatoes, making wine and fermented enzyme foods
December ~ February : Making kimchi, cutting firewood for heating
✅ Preferred WWOOFers : Proactive and positive-minded individuals, Cooking skills are a plus, Korean language skills are even better
✅ Message to WWOOFers : Come with a relaxed body and mind, enjoy a meaningful time, gain diverse experiences, and create good relationships.
✅ Wi-Fi Availability in Accommodation : Available
✅ Alcohol and Smoking Policy : Light drinking allowed, outdoor smoking permitted
✅ Meals with the Host : Having three meals together a day
✅ English Communication : Fluent
✅ WWOOFing Hours Per Week : 5 hours per day, 5 days a week
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Learning opportunities
Sheep or goat farming
Green Building
Methods or systems
Permaculture
Host type
Self-sufficiency property
Former WWOOFer
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Heonsik
Member since 2013
Languages spoken:
English, Korean
Response rate: 84%
Response time: typically within 3 days
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Reviews
Johanna
France
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November 2025
SUPER SEJOUR !
J'ai passé un très bon moment. C'était ma première expérience en woofing et je ne regrette. Ils sont très gentils, j'ai appris pleins de choses et la nourriture très bonne :)
Hassina
Germany
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August 2025
Staying in Mr.Kim farm was one of the most awesome experiences. You are not just learning about life you are going beyond that and sometimes the work seems to be a bit tiring but in the end you are so glad about everything you did.
I am so so grateful to Mr. & Mrs.Kim they made you feel like it is your own home. It was a lovely stay with a lot of music and a lot of watermelon. I loved it there and of course I need to mention the food because it was incredibly good. So fresh and so so tasty. Thank you so much to Mr.&Mr.Kim they made my stay wholesome.
I will never forget about the lessons Mr.Kim taught me. And I try to enjoy life as he does every second of his life. I am really happy that I had the chance to go to their farm. This is the real deal and I appreciate it so much. Wonderful hosts and a wonderful farm.Thank you again!
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Naomi
South Korea
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June 2025
I spent two wonderful weeks at this farm and would definitely recommend it. The setting is beautiful, surrounded by mountains and next to a river, perfect for peaceful walks. The house is spacious, and woofers have the entire second floor to themselves (bathroom included). It was very comfortable, and I slept incredibly well.
Uncle and Aunty were warm and welcoming. Aunty, who’s currently taking cooking classes at a local high school, still found time to cook delicious and varied meals, often bringing back home homemade bread.
Work was split due to the heat: 6:30–9:30 AM and 4–6 PM, which left a nice long break in between. Tasks included feeding animals, weeding, gardening, or helping with projects like making a table or digging trenches to plant vegetables. Some days were physically demanding, and being the only woofer made things a bit harder. Although I had only one day off the first week (Sunday), I got two and a half days off the second week thanks to the rainy weather.
You’re treated like family and share meals together, but also have plenty of time to relax on your own.
Things to know: Uncle and Aunty are slow to reply on the platform, I think they check it like once a week so message early. Since they’re slow to reply, I was worried about the pick-up, but Aunty was waiting at the station, just make sure they have your arrival time ^^
Overall, it was a great experience and I’d gladly go back. I came on a friend’s recommendation, and now I’m passing it on!
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Laura
Denmark
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June 2025
I really enjoyed the two weeks i spend at the farm with Heonsik and his wife!
Initially, I had some trouble getting in touch with Heonsik to arrange my pickup at the train station, so I didn't quite know what to expect when I arrived. All my worries were put to shame - he was waiting for me at the station and from there on everything went smoothly.
Since they didn't speak much English and I didn't speak much Korean we mainly communicated using translation apps. This worked surprisingly well as Heonsik and his wife were both very patient and willing to share things about themselves and teach me about korean language and culture.
I only have good things to say about Heonsik and his wife who treated me with so much kindness and made me feel very welcome in there home. On my day off, they took me to their church and took me seightseeing in a nearby town - it was such a lovely day.
The entire top floor of the house is reserved for WWOOFers - it is very spacious, clean and with a beatiful view.
The food was very good; homemade and with fresh produce straight from the farm. I got to try many delicious korean foods.
Most of the time, I worked alongside Heonsik, assisting him with the various tasks that needed to be done around the farm. The work was varied and manageble. I especially enjoyed milking the goats.
The work was often more that five hours a day but the pace was very chill and there were plenty of breaks.
I highly recommend this farm and hope to be coming back soon!
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Juliette
France
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May 2025
I had the most amazing experience in Amara Valley. Before coming I had just spend 4 months in Seoul and I needed some time in the countryside, away from the overstimulating city life. This place was perfect for that.
I didn't find the job too difficult. Somedays it was a little tiring but never exhausting. (I'm used to physical work so maybe I'm a little biased here) Everyday was different and I had the opportinity to try and discover many activities : taking care of the goats, planting different kinds of crops, helping cut pine-tree, preparing the soil for the crops, cuting woods, buildings a pergola, picking vegetables in the forest...
I knew just a little korean and the hosts speak a little english so most of the conversation were made using translating app. During work if you follow, observe and imitate, everything can go very smoothly without big explanation.
There are 2 towns near the farm with convenience stores if you need to buy stuffs. You can go there in 30minutes by walk. The river nearby is perfect to take a stroll, the scenery is really beautiful. I had the chance to go (and participate) to a festival in a city nearby : I for sure never have done that by myself!
Don't worry about the food : everything is fresh and delicious! Almost everything is homemade : the bread, the yoghurt, the milk, the vegetables, the banchan, the kimchi...
Thank you again for the month I spend here and I will come back for sure !
정말 감사합니다. 곧 뵙겠습니다
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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.
장우혁 (Korea) : 매년 한번씩은 방문했던 곳입니다.이제는 외갓집 가는 것 같은 푸근함이 있습니다. 영월에서도 이름도 멋진 무릉도원면에 위치한 농장 마을입니다. 옆에는 서강이 흐르고 땅은 비옥해서 뭐든 잘 자라는 맑은 공기와 운무가 반기는 공간입니다. 농장 뿐 아니라 산양 식구들, 오골계, 장닭, 강아지가 함께 살고 있어서 진짜 자연과 함께 지내는 느낌이 물씬 풍깁니다. 운이 좋다면 산양 새끼들을 직접 만나볼 수 도 있어요. 그리고 산양 우유로 만든 요거트, 오디로 만든 쨈, 유기농 군고구마도 정말 귀한 간식들입니다. 서울에서는 쉽게 만나볼 수 없는 소중한 자연의 선물을 이곳에서 다 만나고 경험한 기분이 듭니다. 호스트 선생님이 워낙 금손이셔서 뭐든지 뚝딱 잘 만들어내십니다. 강 옆에는 작은 산도 소유하고 계셔서 나무 장작도 패고, 산나물도 쉽고 구경할 수 있어요. 바다를 제외하고 육지의 자연에서 해볼 수 있는 것은 거의 모두 다 있다고 보면 좋을 것 같습니다. 자연 친화적으로 사는 방법, 무에서 유를 창조하는 생활의 지혜를 얻어가는 것은 행운이라고 생각합니다. 매년 한번씩을 찾아가야 마음이 안정될 정도로 벌써 정이 많이 들었네요. 다른 우퍼 분들도 자연의 에너지를 아마라벨리에서 얻어가셨으면 합니다! 시골개 비숑인 살구가 벌써 그립네요 ㅎㅎㅎ
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