<JN111>지리산 자락의 녹색 물결, 차밭 /The Green Waves of Jirisan Foothills, Tea Plantation

전라남도 / Jeollanam-do

14 reviews • Updated 1 month ago

✅ 호스트 소개 및 자유로운 농장소개 : 죽로차(대나무밭 사이사이에서 자라는 차)라 불리우며 자연 그대로를 차에 담고 있습니다. 사람들의 건강을 위해 차를 만들고 있습니다. 많은 사람이 차를 마시면서 자연을 느끼고 평화로움을 찾을 수 있는 그러한 차를 만들기 위해 늘 애쓰고 있습니다. 인공의 거름을 사용하지 않고 자연 그대로의 낙엽이 거름이 되며 주변 나무들이 차의 수분을 조절하는 환경에서 자라는 순수 자연의 찻잎을 만들고자 노력하고 있는 중입니다. ✅ 농업을 시작한 년도 : 2007년 ✅ 농장 형태 : 체험, 교육 ✅ 농장 주작물 : 차나무 ✅ 친환경 농업에 대한 실천 : 산에 자란 야생차를 채취, 가공 ✅ 생활에서 친환경 실천 사항 : 음식물 최소화 함 ✅ 호스트 외 만날 수 있는 구성원 : 스님 5명, 종사원 2명 ✅ 농장에서 만나는 반려 동물 : 강아지, 고양이 ✅ 우퍼가 하는일 : 3월~5월 : 차 밭 관리(차나무 사이 조릿대, 칡, 잡풀 등 제거), 차 만드는 일(녹차잎 따기, 차 만들기, 차 포장), 염주 만들기 6월~8월 : 봄에 만든 차 포장, 차 밭 관리(차나무 사이 조릿대, 칡, 잡풀 등 제거), 사찰 풀뽑기, 염주 만들기 9월~11월 : 차 밭 관리(차나무 사이 조릿대, 칡, 잡풀 등 제거), 차 밭 겨울 준비, 땔감용 장작 준비, 염주만들기 12월~2월: 차 밭 관리, 차 포장, 땔감용 장작 준비, 염주만들기 만들기 ✅ 선호하는 우퍼상 : 성실한 우퍼 ✅ 우퍼에게 당부 메세지 : 경건한 곳인 만큼 종교에 대한 포용력을 가지고 와주시길 바랍니다. – 최하 2주 이상 머물 우퍼만 연락주세요. ✅ 숙소에서 와이파이 가능여부 : 가능 ✅ 술,담배 가능여부 : 간헐적 음주, 절대금연 ✅ 호스트와 식사여부 : 하루 세끼를 함께 먹습니다. ✅ 영어소통 : 기본 가능, 원활히 가능 ✅ 일주일 기준 우핑시간 : 하루5시간 주5일 *캘린더에 이미 우퍼 예약이 표시된 날짜라도, 추가로 우퍼를 받을 수 있습니다. 메시지를 보내주세요. ======== English explanation ========== ✅ Host Introduction & Farm Overview : Our tea is called "Jukrocha," meaning tea that grows naturally among bamboo groves. We make tea with the goal of preserving nature and promoting people's health. We always strive to create tea that allows people to feel nature and find peace while drinking it. We do not use artificial fertilizers; instead, fallen leaves naturally become compost, and surrounding trees help regulate moisture for the tea plants. We are committed to producing pure, naturally grown tea leaves. ✅ Year Farming Started : 2007 ✅ Farm Type : Experience and education-based farm ✅ Main Crop : Tea plants ✅ Eco-Friendly Farming Practices : Harvesting and processing wild tea grown in the mountains. ✅ Eco-Friendly Lifestyle Practices : Minimizing food waste. ✅ People You May Meet at the Farm : Five monks, two staff members. ✅ Animals on the Farm : Dogs, cats. ✅ Tasks for WWOOFers : March - May : Managing the tea fields (removing bamboo grass, kudzu, and weeds between tea trees), making tea (picking green tea leaves, processing tea, packaging tea), making prayer beads. June - August : Packaging the tea made in spring, managing the tea fields (removing bamboo grass, kudzu, and weeds between tea trees), weeding the temple grounds, making prayer beads. September - November : Managing the tea fields (removing bamboo grass, kudzu, and weeds between tea trees), preparing the tea fields for winter, preparing firewood, making prayer beads. December - February : Managing the tea fields, packaging tea, preparing firewood, making prayer beads. ✅ Preferred WWOOFers : Diligent and responsible individuals. ✅ Message to WWOOFers : As this is a sacred place, we ask for an open-minded and respectful attitude toward religion. Please contact us only if you can stay for at least 2 weeks. ✅ Wi-Fi Availability : Available. ✅ Alcohol & Smoking Policy : Occasional drinking allowed; smoking strictly prohibited. ✅ Meals with the Host : All three meals are shared together. ✅ English Communication : Basic to fluent. ✅ WWOOFing Hours per Week : 5 hours a day, 5 days a week. *Even if there are already WWOOFer reservations shown on the calendar, additional WWOOFers may still be accepted. Please send a message to check availability.

Learning opportunities

Aromatic or medicinal plants, teas

Methods or systems

Holistic management

Host type

Production farm

Certified organic

16.5 Hectares | 40.8 Acres

Accommodation

4+ WWOOFers

Bedroom

Children not accepted

Pets not accepted

Meals

Omnivore

Vegetarian

Length of stay

1-2 weeks

3-4 weeks

Over a month

Namhyun

Member since 2011

Languages spoken: English, Korean Response rate: 100% Response time: typically within 3 days

November 2025

Open

Planned visit

Closed

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전라남도 / Jeollanam-do

구례구역, 구례버스터미널

Reviews

Małgorzata

Poland • October 2025

Staying here was my first WWOOF experience, and I don't think I could have found a better place. Wonderful, interesting people, full of kindness. The atmosphere of this place will stay with me for a long time. I hope I will be able to visit them again, help out, drink delicious tea together, and talk.

Yeeun

South Korea • October 2025

머무르는 동안 되게 즐거웠어요. 차를 마실 수 있는 공간이 있어서 거기서 자유롭게 차를 마실 수 있더라고요. 차 문화에 대해 깊이 알 수 있는 시간이었습니다. 개인적인 사정으로 오래 머무르지 못했지만, 기회가 생기면 다시 방문하고 싶어요.

Mia

United States • October 2025

This was my very first WWOOF and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience! I don’t speak any Korean, but everyone is incredibly kind, welcoming, and happy to help. In just a couple weeks I learned a lot about tea, meditation, and Buddhism. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, be curious, and use a translator if you need to! The work in September consists of chopping “fake bamboo” in the forest, sorting tea, and cleaning around the farm. The work could be slightly tedious, but it was chill, meditative, and the WWOOFers would listen to music together. Working in the forest, sitting by the river, and always having a view of the mountains was peaceful and made you feel connected to nature. The daily schedule provided a nice structure without feeling repetitive, and there were a couple special occasions where we went out to dinner in town and went to a traditional Korean music concert. I tried meditation for the first time and loved starting every day with it. The meals were delicious and of course you can have tea any time you want! Hwaeomsa Temple is a short walk away and you can watch the drum ceremonies at sunset. On our day off we hiked Nogodan Peak where you can see all of Jirisan National Park. Overall, my time was absolutely beautiful. I felt immersed in the culture and the people there truly make it special. I can’t wait to come back one day!

Rhea

United States • October 2025

My stay at Gucheung-Am was really meaningful. Although my first impression was not amazing due to a lack of communication, after a few days I felt very comfortable here. I made strong connections with other wwoofers and volunteers at the farm and listening to Sunim share his experiences at tea time was really interesting (even through google translate). The best part of staying here is being surrounded by the beautiful mountains of Jirisan National Park and sitting by the river that flows near the temple, as long as you’re willing to get a few mosquito bites. While the work is usually very monotonous (cutting plants all day), it is refreshing to spend all your time in the forest working with nature. The tea is delicious and I felt a positive change in my body and mind, drinking it all the time. The quality of the food is also great, although it’s usually the same thing for every meal (kim chi, rice, soup, etc.), but this just makes it even better when the cook decides to make something special! On days where we felt cooped up at the temple, we would go into town and eat at delicious restaurants and drink beer or shop around the local market. I also recommend hiking up Nogodan on a Monday (off day) if you’re staying here. You can access the hiking trail from the temple and it’s really beautiful. I really recommend this place for anyone who wants to make friends from all over the world (including Korea) and to live amongst some of the most beautiful nature you’ve ever seen.

Tanishq

Canada • August 2025

My time at Gucheung-Am was wonderful. Although I was initially advised not to come at this time of year (mid July) due to the heat, I still had a great time here due to the beauty of the temple and the surrounding areas as well as the kindness of the people. The work I did involved packing tea, weeding, and building software to manage tea inventory. Packing tea and weeding was very meditative and creating the software was a novel experience that allowed me to learn more about the tea business. My favourite parts of my experience were the people, food, and nature. Everyone was extremely kind, I learned a lot from speaking to others and learning their stories. The food was absolutely spectacular—I gained a new appreciation for homemade Korean food and all of the unique banchan. Finally, I really enjoyed going on hikes through Jirisan national park. This was a very enriching experience that made my time in Korea very lovely. Although people were willing to translate for me and many spoke English, your experience will be even better if you come in knowing some Korean. This would also be a great place to quickly improve your Korean skills as well!

Jorge Arturo

Mexico • July 2025

Hello! Hwaeom Gucheung Jeda is a place of stunning landscapes and deep tranquility. Nestled beside Jirisan National Park, it offers a peaceful retreat and a unique opportunity to learn about the world of tea and traditional Korean culture. I highly recommend this experience for those interested in immersion — especially if you speak Korean. The team is incredibly kind and welcoming, and knowing the language will help you connect more deeply and make the most of your time here.