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Hello! We are an open-minded family who has been happily welcoming international Workawayers for over 10 years.
Located in Chungju, just 2 hours away from Seoul, our home is a peaceful space nestled along the scenic Namhan River and surrounded by a beautiful chestnut forest. Over the past decade, we’ve shared wonderful memories and thoughtful conversations with friends from all over the world. If you love nature, scenic river views, and heartfelt cultural exchange, you are always welcome here!
OUR HISTORY
In 2011, we left our busy city life behind and made a life-changing decision. Driven by a desire to live in deeper harmony with nature, we moved to the countryside here in Chungju.
Over the years, we have sought an alternative way of life. Today, we spend our days with our beloved animals, including horses, cows, and dogs. We also cultivate a peaceful walnut orchard, operate a rainwater harvesting system, use an eco-friendly composting toilet, and make our own natural soap—all as part of our mindful way of life.
THINGS TO KNOW
- We recommend staying for at least two weeks.
- You will help 4–5 hours a day from Monday to Friday, with the exception of the chestnut harvest season from September to November (during this period, you will work 3 hours every morning harvesting chestnuts).
- Tasks include feeding the animals, general maintenance, farming, gardening, cooking, and, especially from September to November, chestnut harvesting.
- We are located 60 minutes by bus from downtown Chungju. The last bus to our location departs at 6:30 PM.
- Volunteers are asked to refrain from smoking, drug use, and excessive drinking both inside and outside the house throughout their stay! Please apply only if you can fully comply with and are willing to adhere to these rules.
- We provide food ingredients free of charge, but you will need to prepare your own meals. Of course, you are welcome to share meals with us.
If you agree with our principles, we would be happy to share our experience with you.
DIRECTIONS
From Incheon Airport :
You can take an Airbus from Incheon airport to Chung-Ju Bus Terminal (충주).
From there take a bus to here. It will take about 90mins.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Light maintenance
Interests
Cooking & food
Gardening
Animals
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Volunteers will have the opportunity to experience typical rural life in Korea. We will also be able to enjoy Korean food together and discuss what it means to live in harmony with nature.
Help
Volunteers are required to help 3 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon, by taking care of animals and doing other community help.
But 3 hours in the morning every day during chestnuts harvest season (From Sep. to Nov. usually)
Languages spoken
Korean: Fluent
English: Intermediate
Accommodation
We have 2 rooms for volunteers. Depending on the number of volunteers, you may have to share your room with others. (1 room = 1-2 persons)
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Bam & Gom
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I didn't have high expectations but it was better than I could have ever imagined.
The work they gave me was always really manageable and fair. I did gardening, housework or looked after the animals.
The guys took me around the area, we often visited Korean places with really… read more
I'm already missing your family, and the times I spent with you will be some of my most cherished memories of the year. We were able to share experiences from your lives. Thank you for sharing your delicious pizza, spaghetti, and other food with us. Cedric and Noah, I loved your gardening. Cedric, I think you are the best… read more
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I didn't have high expectations but it was better than I could have ever imagined.
The work they gave me was always really manageable and fair. I did gardening, housework or looked after the animals.
The guys took me around the area, we often visited Korean places with really… read more
I'm already missing your family, and the times I spent with you will be some of my most cherished memories of the year. We were able to share experiences from your lives. Thank you for sharing your delicious pizza, spaghetti, and other food with us. Cedric and Noah, I loved your gardening. Cedric, I think you are the best… read more
Starting with the hospitality of “su” and “kim”, we were able to enjoy peace of mind and body while staying here. It was a precious month to experience being a person who eats natural food, lives with animals, and becomes one with nature! It is not easy to meet people who… read more
Daily work is mainly about… read more
We worked between 3-5 hours a day, depending on the day. The farm is neasled away in the… read more
When it comes… read more
I often… read more
I liked my stayed and meet really nice people.
You need to know you will be mostly by yourself and with the other volunteers. The hosts are really busy and some time not at home. The first week-end I was by myself… read more
They already have many years volunteer experience and community life.
Everyday make special macrobiotic lunch.
Whenever we ask work(gardening, cooking, cleaning) they do sooooo well.
one time she made detox exercise workshop for our community. and we very enjoyed that.
We also anything learn from Cannie and… read more
The scenery is so beautiful (even though I only saw it at the very beginning of spring, so it was mostly grey and without any green yet!!) And I have been told that it also is a very special… read more
This Eco Village is my dream living place. Believe or not, I enjoy staying there much more than my home city! Apart from fresh organic food and excellent living environment, what amazed me is her implementation of Seongye Practice in daily life - love of the Universe, love of nature and love of… read more
I had great time helping them to run their daily tasks at their farm. Trying to give a hand where was needed. Place are well organized and clean. Volunteers have their own rooms and their are providing amazing meals everyday. Duties were easy and not… read more
It's a very beautiful and nice spot and it was a good rest point between all the traveling.
Everyone is very kind, also those who does not speak a lot of english, and everyone is ready to help if needed. The animals are so great and the… read more
I stayed here for 3 weeks in july and i have to say it was an amazing experience for me, I learned so many things in this eco village. The people that live here are just amazing human beings, some of them don't speak a lot of english but they are really kind and they won't hesitate on… read more
suggested many gardening project to us. then made beautiful aromatic garden
in our village. and also planted 5 edamame(He bring from Japan). He always
want to study from everything. During 3weeks, We also learn many thing from
Manuel. Thank you for your great potato Gratin. We… read more
Everybody there is open-minded, creative, sincere and motivated. You… read more
