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Help with some gardening and DIY tasks near Haeinsa temple, South Korea

South Korea
Last activity : 19 Jan 2025

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I live in an earthen house with a dog in a small village. I am a female in my mid 40's. I teach Korean to immigrants and also teach English to local children. I am into appropriate technology, simple living, permaculture etc. The house has a few appropriate technology such as solar air heating, solar dryer, wood burning floor heating etc. It is located near Haeinsa temple, 3.5 hrs South of Seoul. Ummm...what else?!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I can show you how to cook simple Korean food if you like. If you need somewhere quiet, it might be suitable place to you. There are many trails to go for a walk.
Help
I have a small vegetable garden. Spring, Summer and Autumn time, there's help needed in the garden including planting and weeding. When the weather gets colder, there's less need for gardening so probably more like general maintenance and cooking & cleaning around the house.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Korean: Fluent
This host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
I live downstairs and you would stay upstairs. Upstairs has two bedrooms ( no beds, Asian style mattress) and a spacious living room. There are a bathroom and a kitchen. The kitchen is simple so good for breakfast. Lunch and dinner are provided downstairs.
What else ...
Haeinsa temple is 20 mins away from my house. It is one of the famous temples in Korea. I live close to mountains. It takes 3.5 hrs from Seoul and 1 hr from Daegu, the third biggest city in Korea.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One

Host ref number: 757259297186

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24 Mar 2023

Left by Workawayer (Manon) for host

I spent 3 weeks helping 화영 in February/March 2023 in and around her house. She is really nice and always ask if everything is ok. And I liked to be able to talk about a lot of different subjects with her…
Because it was the end of winter, I helped cutting wood for the ondol and weeded the pathway around the house, I was also cooking and taking… read more

(Very good )

25 Jul 2022

Left by Workawayer (Joey) for host

I had such a wonderful and pleasant experience with Hwayoung (: I was able to spend 1 week with her when there was a last minute change in her schedule. Hwayoung was a nice and generous host and it was always nice having conversations with her. No need to worry if you are not able to speak Korean as she speaks English. Communication and… read more

(Excellent )

1 Apr 2022

Left by Workawayer (Jackie) for host

I can't emphasize how wonderful my experience with Hwayoung was! She was very kind, welcoming, and I thoroughly enjoyed our conversations. I went in February so it was pretty cold - if you don't like the cold I might suggest coming during a different season - but her house was always nice and warm. I enjoyed the work a lot - I have lived in… read more

(Excellent )

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24 Mar 2023

Left by Workawayer (Manon) for host

(Very good)

25 Jul 2022

Left by Workawayer (Joey) for host

(Excellent)

1 Apr 2022

Left by Workawayer (Jackie) for host

(Excellent)

29 Jan 2022

Left by Workawayer (Grace) for host

Staying with Hwayoung was really great! I spent three weeks with her, and it was very comfortable and enjoyable. She is very communicative and sociable. The work was reasonable and I got to eat a lot of delicious Korean food with her. Hwayoung does a great job taking care of her workawayers and is pretty flexible. I enjoyed helping her tutees… read more

(Excellent)

29 Nov 2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Catalina)

Catalina was a good help overall. She was detailed and enthusiastic about learning organic farming. She's a conscientious worker, accomplishing various tasks to the best of her ability. It was impressive to see how skillful she was in terms of using 낫 (nat), a Korean tool for cutting grass. She was also good with children, teaching English. Thank… read more

(Excellent)

13 Jul 2020

Left by Workawayer (Catalina) for host

Staying with Hwayoung for over a month was a most welcome and unexpected experience. After months of communicating in pidgin English, meeting a Korean person with whom one can have not just normal, but also deep conversations, was such a relief and such a treat. I did end up chatting way too much though…after months of rather defective… read more communication with Korean people . Hwayoung is an extremely creative, free-spirited and very well-travelled person. Being so above average travelled contributed to her holding a much broader perspective and understanding of not just foreign people, but human beings in general, in comparison to the often confining ‘typically monoculture Korean’ perspective one may be unfortunate to come across in this country, especially away from the capital. On a practical level, Hwayoung is very well versed in organic gardening and a variety of eco-projects. She has built her own house, which is an amazing feat in itself. The feeling of the house is so harmonious, spacious and warm. The first floor, with walls of earth, maintains a perfect cool temperature in summer (hardly any need for air conditioning), while the second floor, a beautiful space made out of wood, gives one the impression of being in a Norwegian or a Swiss mountain chalet. The view from the house is amazing. A spacious opening towards an old wide vulcanic crater. The nature is lush and only 30 minutes by bus there’s Gaya San National Park, with beautiful verging on magic forests, majestic peaks, loud mountain streams and great hiking tracks. The work consisted of a balanced blend of gardening, cleaning or cooking and contributing to the English classes Hwayoung is teaching to a bunch of very sweet and talented children and teenagers. Experienced in community life, Hwayoung is great company, easy going and flexible. I couldn’t always appreciate company, as the more introverted type of being I am, and especially after having spent too much time in Korea (due to COVID-19 closed borders). I will always cherish the time I spent there, as a true window of freshness and inspiration. Hwayoung also has amazing friends and she’s very generous in letting her workawayers meeting her friends. Last but not least, as Hwayoung has been a workawayer herself, she understands this role very well, and she’s going to great lengths to making her workawayers feel comfortable and well taken care of. From impecably clean bedsheets and towels, to cooking yummy and comforting food. She’s careful with trying to guess what are your favorite foods and she’ll try cooking or getting them for you! Quite touching! Maybe the most inspiring quality Hwayoung has is a spacious, generous tolerance that allows one to be oneself in her presence and in her lovely home. All in all, it’s been a great experience for which I am deeply grateful. THANK YOU!

(Excellent)

13 Jan 2020

Left by Workawayer (Kelin) for host

We stayed at Hwayoung's place for about 2 weeks over the holidays. We had a great time helping cut firewood and enjoying delicious food together. It was also fun helping out with her English classes and getting to know the students. Her dog is really cute too. Hwayoung, thank you for being such a wonderful host and making our stay so comfortable!

(Excellent)

4 Oct 2019

Left by Workawayer (Marie-Emma & Nima) for host

We have spent almost 2 weeks helping Hwayoung with her garden and her English classes with kids and our experience was really great. We had great moments cooking dinner and sharing our food culture with her. We were able to cook fresh dishes with the vegetables we harvested in her garden while enjoying delicious cocktails. Hwayoung is someone very… read more

(Excellent)

29 Nov 2018

Left by Workawayer (delia_pablo) for host

We spent 10 days with Hwayoung and Param, her lovely dog. Undoubtedly, it was the best experience we had during our travel through South Korea. Her beautiful and cozy earth house is located in Yaro, a small village surrounded by mountains and close to the popular Haeinsa temple. It's a nice area to enjoy the awesome Korean autumn. This Workaway is… read more

(Excellent)

5 Sep 2018

Left by Workawayer (Hein) for host

I had a really wonderful time at Hwayoung's, and was sad to have gotten to spend only a week there.

The work was pleasant and as needed. I helped with weeding and planting in a permaculture-based garden. It was rainy for most of my stay, so some of the work was indoor things like cleaning. There were also chances to walk the adorable Baram and… read more

(Excellent)

2 Jul 2018

Left by Workawayer (Robin & Wai han ) for host

We spent 3 weeks in Hwayoung house
It was a very nice experience that we will always remember
Hwayoung and her sister were cooking unforgettable good Korean dishes !!!
The work time was really reasonable and adaptable to our skills
Very knowledgeable persons and open mind
Thank you for this peaceful time in Yaro
All the best Robin and Wai Han

(Excellent)

9 Mar 2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Mark)

Mark is a very calm and supportive person. He is very tidy and organized as well. He is also nice to talk with on different subjects. i really enjoyed spending some time with him in my house. He was a great help workwise and also kept me a good company. Thanks alot.

(Excellent)

2 Aug 2017

Left by Workawayer (Mark) for host

My two weeks spent with Hwayoung was a wonderful experience. She is a very intelligent, caring, and interesting person; very easy to get a long with. The house is really unique and pleasant, and the property overlooking the fields is beautiful. The work is very reasonable and according to your abilities and comfort level. Thank you for the… read more

(Excellent)

2 Dec 2017

Left by Workawayer (Cristina) for host

It is still fresh the time I spent with Hwayoung ( August- September 2017). It was my first workaway experience and I could not have chosen better. I had+ have a very good teacher and a dear friend from which I have learned so much. Not only that Hwayoung is very patient and has a lot of experience in many areas , but she is so keen to make you… read more

(Excellent)

14 Aug 2017

Left by Workawayer (Oliver) for host

Genuine, kind and very thoughtful. Im grateful for the experience I had with NUNA :)
I have experienced a new site of korea, living in the countryside. People here have time to chat with you and are very welcoming compared to seoul, this is the real part of korea one should discover.
Hwayoung is open minded and has travelled a lot in her life,… read more

(Excellent)

18 Jul 2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Christian )

Chris is a calm and warm person. He is careful and thorough on the tasks given. I also enjoyed chatting & walking the dog with him. I highly recommend him for other hosts.

(Excellent)

18 Jul 2017

Left by Workawayer (Christian ) for host

I had my first Workaway experience with Hwayoung and Chan and it was a great experience for me. We had very interesting conversations and fun together. The work was enjoyable and I felt soon like I stay at home. If you search for a quiet place to relax or find yourself its perfect for you! Wish you guys all the best and hope to see you again soon.

(Excellent)

19 May 2017

Left by Workawayer (Alexander) for host

Hwayoung and Chan were fantastic hosts! They treated me with a lot of respect and generosity that made me feel accepted and comfortable the entire time. The work for me was mostly gardening, although I also helped out a bit with teaching English to some of the local children which was a highlight for me.
I think this is a great workaway if you… read more

(Excellent)

28 Apr 2017

Left by Workawayer (Jorge) for host

Hwayoung was an amazing host! work was a breeze, food was delicious ant they were both the warmest of people. I really enjoyed working on their property. Building chicken coops, gardening, doing some carpentry, it was a blast! She has an adorable pup "Paran" that I miss dearly. learned a lot about earth houses and got to try our hand at some tango… read more

(Excellent)

17 Feb 2017

Left by Workawayer (Yui) for host

I had a very pleasant two week stay at Hwayoung and Chan's place. The house is super cozy and work is not hard. They are both very friendly and welcoming, and I've had very interesting conversations with both if them.
I'm proud to say I'm the first workawayer who managed to wake up at 5:30 to join the Kouksundo class.
Recommended to anyone who… read more

(Excellent)

7 Feb 2017

Left by Workawayer (Lily & Alberto) for host

It was a great time at Hwayoung and Chan's house. Very lovely couple with a lot of fascinating interests.
They taught me a lot about Korean culture and saw some of their eco-friendly projects that I will certainly try to recreate some day! :D

It was a fantastic experience and I would definitely recommend them to anyone.

(Excellent)

21 Jul 2016

Left by Workawayer (Hitomi) for host

It was such a pleasant workaway experience. The host was great at communicating and gave us clear guidance of how to get there, what work to do everyday, etc. They are well traveled peoplr as well, so have good understanding of our backpacking situation and always consider what works the best for you. Their earth house is just lovely confortable… read more

(Excellent)

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