<JN135> 산 속 명상과 농장/A Meditative Retreat in the Mountains
전라남도 / Jeollanam-do
✅ 호스트 소개 및 자유로운 농장소개 :
순천 조계산 자락에 천년 불교수행터 송광사에서 공동체 생활하는 52세 남자입니다. 선농일치를 실천하기 위해 채마밭과 차밭을 운영하는 농장입니다. 다양한 야채를 농장에서 재배하고 차밭을 일궈, 제다를 하면서 참여자들에게 자연의 평화로움과 힐링을 할 수 있도록 애쓰고 있습니다. 인공의 비료를 사용하지 않고 자연 그대로의 환경을 중요시 하여 순수 자연의 차를 만들고자 노력하고 있습니다.
✅ 농업을 시작한 년도 : 1990년
✅ 농장 형태 : 사찰 공동체
✅ 농장 주작물 : 소농사, 야생채집, 야생차
✅ 친환경 농업에 대한 실천 : 화학비료를 사용하지 않은 산에 자란 야생차를 채취, 가공합니다.
✅ 생활에서 친환경 실천 사항 : 농장에서 키운 채소를 직접 먹고 있습니다. 낭비되는 음식물을 최소화하는 식사를 합니다. 버려지는 음식물은 퇴비로 사용합니다. 전통방식 그대로 장독에서 숙성된 된장, 고추장, 간장을 만들어 음식을 만듭니다.
✅ 호스트 외 만날 수 있는 구성원 : 3명 (스님 1명, 종무원 2명)
✅ 농장에서 만나는 반려 동물 : 없음
✅ 우퍼가 하는 일 : 상추,고추,고구마, 감자 등 다양한 채소를 심고 기르는 농장 일과 자연 야생차밭 관리,식사 준비 보조
4월-5월 : 찻잎을 따고 제다
✅ 선호하는 우퍼상 : 사람을 만나고 여행을 좋아하는 사람
✅ 우퍼에게 당부 메세지 : 신토불이 자연친화적 음식과 요가 ,명상을 하는 곳으로 오세요.
✅ 숙소에서 와이파이 가능여부 : 가능
✅ 술,담배 가능여부 : 불가능
✅ 호스트와 식사여부 : 식사는 3끼 제공 (채식중심)
✅ 영어소통 : 원활히 가능
✅ 일주일 기준 우핑시간 : 하루 5시간 주 5일
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✅ Introduction to the Host and the Farm :
I am a 52-year-old man living in a Buddhist temple community near Songgwangsa, a thousand-year-old temple nestled on the slopes of Jogyesan in Suncheon. Our farm is part of an effort to practice the unity of spiritual cultivation and agriculture. We grow various vegetables and cultivate tea fields, aiming to share the peace and healing of nature with those who join us. We avoid using artificial fertilizers and prioritize a natural environment to produce pure, naturally grown tea.
✅ Year Farming Started : 1990
✅ Farm Type : Temple community
✅ Main Crops : Small-scale farming, wild foraging, wild tea cultivation
✅ Eco-Friendly Farming Practices : We harvest and process wild tea leaves that grow naturally in the mountains without chemical fertilizers.
✅ Eco-Friendly Lifestyle Practices :We consume vegetables grown on our farm and strive to minimize food waste. Any leftovers are composted. We also prepare meals using traditional Korean sauces—doenjang (soybean paste), gochujang (red pepper paste), and ganjang (soy sauce)—all fermented in clay jars in the traditional way.
✅ People You Can Meet Besides the Host : 3 people (1 monk, 2 temple staff)
✅ Pets on the Farm : None
✅ Tasks for WWOOFers :
Helping with planting and growing various vegetables such as lettuce, chili peppers, sweet potatoes, and potatoes; maintaining the wild tea field; assisting with meal preparation
April to May : Tea leaf picking and tea processing
✅ Preferred WWOOFers : Someone who enjoys meeting people and loves traveling
✅ Message to WWOOFers : Come and experience natural, locally sourced food along with yoga and meditation in a peaceful, eco-friendly setting.
✅ Wi-Fi Availability in Accommodation : Available
✅ Alcohol and Smoking Policy : Not allowed
✅ Meals with the Host : 3 vegetarian meals provided daily
✅ English Communication : Fluent
✅ WWOOFing Hours Per Week : 5 hours per day, 5 days a week
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Learning opportunities
Vegetable farming
Wild foraging
Aromatic or medicinal plants, teas
Vegetable or fruit preservation
Methods or systems
Regenerative agriculture
Host type
Nonprofit / Community
Certified organic
Former WWOOFer
10
Hectares
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24.7
Acres
Taeyong
Member since 2024
Languages spoken:
English, Korean
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Response rate: 100%
Response time: typically within 1 day
전라남도 / Jeollanam-do
순천역/순천종합버스터미널
Reviews
Marie
France
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April 2026
Songgwangsa is the perfect place to reflect on life and experience a sense of healing, far from the usual pace of everyday life.
The temple itself is beautiful, and time seems to flow differently there. You really have the space to be with yourself, explore the surroundings, and discover Buddhism and temple life at your own pace, which makes the experience even more meaningful.
One of my favorite moments was having morning tea with Taeyong, I only wish they had happened every day because it was really fun and interesting.
At first, it took me a little time to adjust to the kitchen tasks, but once people warmed up to me, they were incredibly kind and welcoming.
I also really enjoyed working among the tea trees. It was such a nice feeling to be outside in the sun.
Overall, it was a simple yet powerful human experience that I will remember for a long time.
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Jessie
United States
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April 2026
WWOOFing at Songgwangsa Temple was a relaxing and healing experience. The temple is pretty tucked away in the mountains so you are far from any town but that means it offers a special kind of peacefulness. And the stars are beautiful at night!
The host, Taeyong Sunim is very kind, funny and patient. Most mornings, we had tea time together and I was able to learn more about Buddhism and monk life.
The work is very manageable and can become quite meditative. When it rains, you work in the kitchen and see how all the delicious food is made. Speaking of which, you get the opportunity to eat three hearty meals of temple food. The meals were definitely one of the highlights of my stay.
If you enjoy hiking, there are trails you can access right from the temple. I highly recommend this WWOOFing experience. I think you'll find it a wonderful, unique time
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CHIAO-HSIN
Taiwan
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February 2026
It’s my first Wwoof and I had an unforgettable time in 송광사 . I was nourished by the fresh air, trees and snow. Works in the kitchen are easy, like cutting vegetables and do the dishes. Everyone I met in the temple are friendly and nice. The host is super easygoing. I enjoyed the morning tea and morning talk very much. The atmosphere in 송광사 is one of the kind. It’s cold but majestic.
If you are looking for peace and quiet, this is it.
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Lisa
France
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December 2025
You can trust this place :)) ☆
Zachary
France
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November 2025
I spent 3 weeks at the temple and it was a really great experience.
I worked about 4 hours a day in the tea garden or in the kitchen, and it was really relaxing — no need to be fast, you can just work at your own rhythm.
The food in the temple restaurant was delicious! It changes every day, and since it's fully vegan, it's a great choice for anyone with a vegetarian or vegan diet.
My room was also comfortable, and having my own bathroom gave me enough privacy to rest properly after work.
Taeyon is really generous and funny — he often gave me snacks or small presents, and even brought us outside the temple to eat twice. I couldn't ask for a nicer host :)
I recommend this place to anyone looking for a peaceful atmosphere and a little break in their travel :)
Thank you again for welcoming me!
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Sonia
France
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November 2025
C'était un merveilleuse expérience très enrichissante !
C'est facilement accessible en bus depuis Suncheon, dans un cadre magnifique.
On mange très bien, on a du temps pour profiter des lieux.
Taeyong a été bienveillant, attentionné et d'une grande générosité.
Les tâches étaient très accessibles, les horaires très corrects. En cuisine, les employés ont été aussi très accueillants et attentionnés.
J'y retournerai avec grand plaisir, mais je vais d'abord me mettre au Coréen pour pouvoir échanger un peu plus avec les occupants.
Un grand merci Taeyong pour cette belle expérience, j'ai adoré !
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