<JJ128> 유기농 귤 과수원 / Meadow Orchard

제주특별자치도 / Jeju-do

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✅ 호스트 소개 및 자유로운 농장소개 : 2010년경부터 서울에서 직장생활을 하며, 주말과 휴가 등을 이용하여 서귀포시 삼달리 소재 귤 과수원에서 귤을 재배하기 시작했습니다. 당시 귤 재배 등 농사에 대한 지식이나 경험이 전혀 없는 상태였으나, 가정에서 유기농농산물을 소비하고 있던 것이 계기가 되어 유기농법으로 귤을 재배하기 시작하였는데, 귤 재배에 전념하지 못하여 품질이 좋지 않고 나무도 많이 죽어 전체 공간의 1/3가량 어린 묘목을 심었습니다. 귤 재배 기술은 매년 작성한 영농일지와 농업기술센터의 기술 교육 등으로 귤의 품질과 맛이 좋아지고 나무도 유기농법 적응해서 매우 건강한 상태입니다. 다만, 아쉬운 것은 제 과수원과 붙어 있는 과수원이 화확농약 등으로 귤을 재배하여 유기농인증을 받지 못하고 있고, 앞으로도 이 상태가 계속될 가능성이 높다는 것입니다. 2023년말에 직장퇴직으로 서울생활을 정리하고 본격적인 전업농으로 귤을 재배하고 있는데 약 15년간 지속가능한 원동력은 유기농농산물을 생산한다는 자부심과 사철 푸르름의 잡초의 꽃을 보고, 베고, 밟는 등의 활동을 통해서 땅이 전해주는 에너지를 받는 것이 아닐까 생각합니다. 또한 과수원 한쪽에 건물을 지어 게스트하우스로 운영중인데 정년퇴직후 내게 맞는 일자리를 만들어 날마다 휴가를 보내고 있는 것처럼 즐겁고 행복한 시간을 보내고 있습니다. 저와 같이 풀 밟고 바다를 즐기러 오세요! ✅ 농업을 시작한 년도 : 2010년 ✅ 농장 형태 : 개인 과수원(숙박시설 이용자 체험 병행) ✅ 농장 주작물 : 귤, 한라봉, 황금향 ✅ 친환경 농업에 대한 실천 : 유기농 비료, 유기농 약재로 귤 재배 ✅ 생활에서 친환경 실천 사항 : 재활용품 분리 배출, 전기자동차 운영 ✅ 호스트 외 만날 수 있는 구성원 : 게스트하우스 투숙객 ✅ 농장에서 만나는 반려 동물 : 없음 ✅ 우퍼가 하는일 : -3~4월 : 귤 나무 등 과실수 전정가지 정리 및 잡초 제거 -10~12월 : 귤 수확 및 운반, 택배 포장, 포장물품 상하차, 전정가지 정리 등 ✅ 선호하는 우퍼상 : 없음 ✅ 우퍼에게 당부 메세지 : 제공되는 숙소에서의 식기, 침구 등 깔끔한 정리정돈 ✅ 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 : Around 2010, while working in Seoul, I began cultivating tangerines at an orchard in Samdal-ri, Seogwipo, using weekends and holidays. At the time, I had no knowledge or experience in farming, but since my family consumed organic produce at home, I decided to grow tangerines organically. However, since I couldn’t fully devote myself to farming, the fruit quality was not very good and many trees died. As a result, I replanted about one-third of the orchard with young seedlings. Through years of keeping farming journals and participating in training at the local Agricultural Technology Center, the quality and taste of the tangerines have greatly improved, and the trees have become strong and well adapted to organic farming. Unfortunately, because the orchard next to mine uses chemical pesticides and fertilizers, my farm cannot be certified as organic, and it seems unlikely this will change. At the end of 2023, I retired from my job in Seoul and became a full-time farmer. For about 15 years, what has kept me going is the pride of producing organic food, as well as the energy I feel from working with the land—watching, cutting, and walking on the wildflowers and grass that grow throughout the orchard. I also built a guesthouse on one side of the orchard, and since retiring, I enjoy each day as if I were on vacation, creating a lifestyle that suits me and brings joy and happiness. Come walk the grass and enjoy the sea with me! ✅ Year Farming Started : 2010 ✅ Farm Type : Private orchard (with guesthouse, including farm-stay experiences) ✅ Main Crops : Tangerines, Hallabong, Hwanggeumhyang (special Jeju citrus varieties) ✅ Eco-Friendly Farming Practices : Tangerines are grown using only organic fertilizers and organic pest control materials. ✅ Eco-Friendly Lifestyle Practices : Recycling and waste separation, using an electric car. ✅ People You Can Meet Besides the Host : Guesthouse visitors ✅ Pets on the Farm : None ✅ Tasks for WWOOFers : -March–April: Pruned branch clearing, weeding -October–December: Harvesting and transporting tangerines, packing for delivery, loading/unloading boxes, pruning branch clearing ✅ Preferred WWOOFers : No preference ✅ Message to WWOOFers : Please keep the accommodation clean and tidy, including dishes and bedding. ✅ Wi-Fi Availability in Accommodation : Available ✅ Alcohol and Smoking Policy : Non-smoking, but drinking is allowed ✅ Meals with the Host : 1–2 meals per day together, other meals with provided ingredients (self-cooking) ✅ English Communication : Possible via translator ✅ WWOOFing Hours Per Week : 5 hours per day, 5 days a week

Learning opportunities

Vegetable farming

Fruit or nut farming

Vegetable or fruit preservation

Methods or systems

Holistic management

Host type

Production farm

0.2 Hectares | 0.4 Acres

Accommodation

3 WWOOFers

Bedroom

Children not accepted

Pets not accepted

Meals

Omnivore

Length of stay

Less than a week

신섭

Member since 2025

Languages spoken: Korean

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제주특별자치도 / Jeju-do

삼달1리사무소/제주국제공항

Reviews

Sam

United Kingdom • December 2025

We feel so lucky to have been Shinsub’s first WWOOFers! He is an incredibly kind and generous host who genuinely takes the time to get to know you and make you feel welcome. Working on Shinsub’s tangerine farm was such a fun and rewarding experience. We helped with weeding, harvesting, and packaging, and Shinsub was always patient in explaining everything. The work was enjoyable and very satisfying, especially being part of the whole process. The orchard itself is beautiful, and the accommodation is clean, modern, and spacious, making it a very comfortable place to stay. The most special part of our experience was getting a glimpse into Shinsub’s life. He went out of his way to help us truly experience Jeju — introducing us to his friends, showing us local sights, and sharing delicious local food with us. We would highly recommend this WWOOFing experience. It’s something we will always remember, and we would absolutely love to come back one day!

Reply from 신섭

Hi Sam & Chao! Are you still enjoying your trip? I'm a little sorry I didn't make you more memories during your stay in Jeju Island, but thank you for the compliment. I also like the days I spent with you remain as good memories and I'm less afraid of foreigners. I hope you stay healthy and travel to many countries, and I hope you come to Jeju Island whenever you have time. Thank you.