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Description
Hello, nice to meet you.
I am a man in my early 50s, living alone. For about 20 years I have worked as an eco-house builder, and I was also a teacher at an alternative school. The house I live in now was built by myself.
In my house, I applied appropriate technology such as a solar dryer, a solar heater, and the traditional Korean heating system called Ondol.
I have also been a Kouksundo (KSD) instructor for over 20 years.
KSD is a traditional Korean mind-body training that includes stretching, breathing, meditation, martial arts, and more. The aim is to grow as a holistic human being.
I've been operating a KSD training center in Daegu, a large city near my home, since March of 2025
Monday to Thursday: I stay in Daegu and lead three KSD training sessions each day.
Friday to Sunday: I return to my rural home in Hapcheon.
While I am away, I am looking for a responsible volunteer to help take care of my rural home and small farm.
Who I'm Looking For
Someone who enjoys nature, is responsible, comfortable spending time independently, and is happy to help with simple farm work.
If you are looking for a peaceful experience in the Korean countryside while contributing to the care of a home and small farm, I would be happy to welcome you.
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If you're interested in me and my place, please include the following details in your message so I can best assist you and see if we're a good fit.
-Your specific dates of stay
- Why you chose my Workaway and what you're hoping to experience here
Providing this information will help me respond to you more quickly and efficiently. -
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Jardinage d'entretien
Projets DIY créatifs
Cuisine/repas pour la famille
Aide à la maison
Petits travaux d'entretien
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Centres d’intérêt
Dev. personnelTechnologieDev. durableFermeArchitectureMusiqueMenuiserieBricolage / artisanatYoga / bien-êtreNatureMontagneRandonnéeCyclisme -
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
You can join my Kouksundo sessions for free.
I can share my experience in house building, appropriate technology, and permaculture.
I can also show you how to cook simple Korean food.
Most of the time, I share meals with volunteers.
If you like, we can go to a nearby market to choose ingredients together, cook at home, or eat at a local restaurant. -
Aide
- Tasks
Garden and vegetable patch maintenance
Watering plants
Weeding
General outdoor and property maintenance
Other simple seasonal farm tasks
- Working Schedule
Work about 5 hours to avoid the hottest part of the day.
Monday to Thursday: You will manage the property independently.
Friday to Sunday: I will be at the house and we will work together.
You will have 2 days off each week.
- Meals
On weekends (Friday–Sunday), I cook and we eat together.
During weekdays (Monday–Thursday), you prepare your own meals.
I will provide the groceries in advance, so you do not need to pay for food.
- Internet
If you want to use the internet, you can use free Wi-Fi at the village library, which is a five-minute walk away. -
Langues parlées
Korean: Courant
Anglais: Intermédiaire -
Hébergement
There are two wonderful spaces available for your stay:
One is the Attic, and the other is a separate Tiny House. Both offer a unique experience of the Korean countryside.
The Attic: A cozy space within the main house.
The Tiny House: A separate, private building.
A picture of the tiny house is available in my gallery. Feel free to pick the one that makes you feel most at home! -
Autres infos...
How to get here
1. From Seoul
Take a train from Seoul Station to Dongdaegu Station.
Transfer to the subway and go to Daegu Seobu Terminal.
From there, take a bus to Haeinsa and get off at Yaro (a middle stop).
* Buses run every 40 minutes to 1 hour.
In short:
Seoul Station → (Train) → Dongdaegu Station → (Subway) → Daegu Seobu Terminal → (Bus, ~1 hr) → Yaro
2. From Daegu (Daegu also has an airport.)
From Daegu International Airport, take a taxi (about 1.8 km) to Ayanggyo Station.
From Ayanggyo Station, take the subway to Seobu Terminal.
From there, take a bus to Haeinsa and get off at Yaro (a middle stop).
In short:
Daegu Airport → (Taxi) → Ayanggyo Station → (Subway) → Seobu Terminal → (Bus, ~1 hr) → Yaro
3. Meeting point
Let me know your bus time from Seobu Terminal, and I will pick you up at Yaro.
Important: Buy a ticket to Yaro (not to Haeinsa). The Haeinsa ticket is more expensive and will require you to return.
4. It's much simpler if you come when I'm in Daegu.
If you get off at Duryu Station using the Daegu subway, I'll pick you up.
- Nearby Places & Facilities -
# 30 minutes by bus
- UNESCO World Heritage **Haeinsa Temple**
- Mt. Gaya (great for hiking)
- Museums
- Arboretum
- Beautiful valley trekking trails
# 20 minutes by bus
- Free public gym
- Theme park
# 5-minute walk
Small village library: Free Wi-Fi, Free computer use, Printing and photocopying
# Nearby
- Riverside walking path
- Great for walking, jogging, or relaxing
Daegu, the third-largest city in Korea, also offers many cultural and leisure activities. -
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Accès Internet limité
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Nous sommes fumeurs
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Has a host he's really caring trying to make you fell home. I had my days off during the week in Daegu which was nice because there is languages exchanges and many koreans and expats take part in. During the week-end in Hapcheon the work is mainly cleaning around the house and rearenging the materials … read more
Although he is still in his mid-twenties, he is thoughtful, mature, and easy to have meaningful conversations with. He also has a great sense of humor, which made daily life more enjoyable.
He was very responsible and reliable in every task he was given. Once he committed to something, I could trust him to … read more
We agreed on an arrival date and I made preparations to host Franklin. However, he did not arrive on the agreed date and did not inform me of any change in plans.
I sent several messages before and on the day of arrival, but I received no response. If circumstances had changed, I would have … read more
He adapted well to the environment, helped sincerely, and showed a considerate attitude throughout his stay.
I appreciated not only his practical help but also the meaningful conversations we shared together.
I am grateful for his time, effort, and positive energy.
I believe he will be a great … read more
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Has a host he's really caring trying to make you fell home. I had my days off during the week in Daegu which was nice because there is languages exchanges and many koreans and expats take part in. During the week-end in Hapcheon the work is mainly cleaning around the house and rearenging the materials … read more
Although he is still in his mid-twenties, he is thoughtful, mature, and easy to have meaningful conversations with. He also has a great sense of humor, which made daily life more enjoyable.
He was very responsible and reliable in every task he was given. Once he committed to something, I could trust him to … read more
We agreed on an arrival date and I made preparations to host Franklin. However, he did not arrive on the agreed date and did not inform me of any change in plans.
I sent several messages before and on the day of arrival, but I received no response. If circumstances had changed, I would have … read more
He adapted well to the environment, helped sincerely, and showed a considerate attitude throughout his stay.
I appreciated not only his practical help but also the meaningful conversations we shared together.
I am grateful for his time, effort, and positive energy.
I believe he will be a great … read more
She has a beautiful smile and a positive attitude that naturally brightens up the entire atmosphere.
Beyond her great personality, she was a dedicated and hard worker who approached every task with genuine passion and sincerity.
She was a huge help to my project, and I am deeply grateful for the time we spent … read more
With his background and skills as an engineer, he was a huge help in renovating my Kouksundo (traditional Korean mind-body training) studio and maintaining my father’s … read more
It was both comfortable and enjoyable to work by his side. … read more
Most of my tasks were simple: cleaning, helping with maintenance around the house and supporting the … read more
Nita demonstrated exceptional proactiveness and initiative. She quickly identified and addressed the needs of the household and the center, which made me feel profoundly comfortable and grateful.
Furthermore, … read more
It brings me great joy to know that you have such good memories of me and this place, and that you enjoyed learning Kouksundo so much.
I often keep my profile deactivated because I simply cannot reply to all the inquiry emails I receive. I’m truly … read more
He had clear goals in life and invested his time and energy in things he loved.
He was very willing to help me and had a positive attitude.
He was also very interested in cooking.
I consider myself lucky to have met Paul.
I thought I was getting used to parting ways after meeting and parting ways with many volunteers...
But I was especially sad to part ways with Daniel.
He always helped me with a positive attitude, and I enjoyed the moments we spent together.
I received a … read more
I can just reccomend people that want to learn more about korean life to … read more
When he came to my house, he did everything diligently as a volunteer and followed the rules well.
Especially during a time of great change in my life, we sometimes stayed in inconvenient accommodations, but he understood my situation and was considerate without … read more
I got a lot of help from her.
She was conscientious, spontaneous, and kept the house rules very well.
I would recommend Lea.
The work varies from day to day, Chan is always very patient and explains how the work needs to be done. When we had no experience with certain tasks, he took the time to explain it to us, … read more
They were positive and diligent in everything, and I really got a lot of help from them.
Additionally, they prepared what was needed in advance before I even mentioned it.
While staying together, we had many conversations, laughed a lot, and shared truly enjoyable … read more
Since he is a Kuksundo (a traditional Korean discipline that focuses on the harmonious development of the body, mind, and spirit) teacher, it was a good chance to learn it
I did stone wall stacking work, and it was good for clearing my mind
And we cooked together whatever we wanted to eat … read more
She has various experiences and knowledge, and has a loving perspective on people.
And she was considerate and cared of me without saying anything.
I received a lot of love and help from Sumi.
If she contacts you, don't miss it.
I am very grateful to her.
Her spontaneity and sincerity helped me greatly.
Also, her consideration was a deep comfort to me.
I recommend Beth.
If she's interested in volunteering, never say no!
He laughed and was pleasant, and he helped my project a lot with his sincerity and skill.
I highly recommend him!
Often I couldn't work with him, but he had the sincerity to do his best for the job on his own. It helped me a lot and I felt grateful.
And he was interested in cultural exchange and language study, and he had an open mind to learn about the world.
Although he is not … read more
The tiny house is beautiful and feels comfortable.
We worked on the stone wall and did some woodworking. "Back to the roots" was … read more
I felt they were both cheerful, very talented, and reliable people.
Also, they were very helpful to me because they worked sincerely.
They often entertained us with delicious dishes, and especially when my friends visited, Caro and Jonas put on a fire show, which was very cool and … read more
She has traveled a lot, but she said it was her first time as a workaway volunteer, but I was impressed by her consideration for the host and doing her best even if it was her first time doing it.
She also enjoyed using eye contact, deep listening, and speaking considerately to others.
The time I spent with her passed … read more
I laughed a lot during my time with them.
Bee Lian's cooking was delicious, and Yin Ching made everyone happy by laughing even at the little things.
They were also very active in their work, which really helped me a lot.
Making vinegar with guzzipong, making goji berry enzymes, managing and cleaning the … read more
I was loved and cared for as a person to person,
As hosts, their spontaneity and sincerity helped me a lot.
I personally had a burnout, but thanks to them I didn't run out too much.
I'm not a good writer, but I hope you don't miss out if they contact you.
Max & Diane were a lovely couple.
And it was a great help because they helped me with everything.
They stayed for about 10 days, and the time we stayed together went by really quickly.
I recommend Max & Diane!
찬 is a very kind hearted and very friendly person who tries to help everyone around him. I had a lot of fun staying around him. The work never really felt like work and was very enjoyable! I would recommend 찬 if you want to think about life differently for a while , … read more
This year, there were many goji berries, and thanks to her, I was greatly helped in harvesting.
Thanks to her, I learned a lot about German culture and society.
And I appreciate for understanding me comfortably even if I change working hours due to my circumstances.
Also, she had a good sense of work, so I was … read more
We both like music, so we sometimes enjoyed listening to each other's guitar.
He was traveling with a courageous open mind and having various experiences, and his unique ideas sometimes inspired me.
I was busy with my schedule, so he often cooked, but his dishes were very delicious.
I recommend him!
I'm not good at writing
Every time I try to write feedback, I feel at a loss.
Each person who visited my house has warm and enterprising hearts, and it's very difficult to express the feelings that these hearts express differently depending on individual characteristics.
I'd just say like … read more
As I … read more
He was very pleasant and sincere in everything.
We sometimes talked a lot while drinking makgeolli (traditional Korean rice wine).
The time I spent with him is short, but it remains a precious memory for me.
I recommend him!
he played guitar in the evenings, cooked super healthy/Natural food and i could attend freely the morning kouk son do classes (kinda like yoga). he is a wise and chill person with lots of knowledge. deeptalks are amazing with him after … read more
We talked and laughed together beyond language and cultural barriers. Sometimes on serious topics, sometimes making jokes, and having a lot of conversations about people and beings and society and freedom.
She had a courageous heart and observed society and culture with waking consciousness.
In … read more
We laughed, talked a lot about life, love cultural differences, religion, relationships - everything. He taught me about kouksundo, how to harvest pig potato's, cook different types of korean dishes and how to focus on deep breathing.
I felt … read more
We spent a lot of time laughing, and sometimes there was a fun happening. lol
He also worked very diligently, especially with great help in the harvest of goji berry
The pancakes he made were delicious, too.
Although they are young, they have a brave heart to pioneer their lives.
I am grateful that I received a lot of help from them in remodeling work, taking care of the farm, and and preparing for the Tiny House class.
They tried to learn about everything, and they tried to do their best with a sense of responsibility for … read more
The work is very varied and even if the quiet village first gives the impression that you might get bored, you always have something to do and time flies.
Chan takes care of you all the time, even though he is sometimes very busy. Whether it is an advice for life, … read more
I was busy, so I left him to make a keyhole garden (one of the many ways of permaculture) and it was very nice.
And I got a lot of help from him when I was preparing for Tiny House class.
I enjoyed working with him.
it's a good place to slow down and find yourself. you will have a lot of free time and delicious organic food from the garden. the job it is not hard and there are … read more
They know how to be considerate of others and also have useful skills.
I also got a lot of help from them while I was busy remodeling other's 40-year-old house.
I really enjoyed and relaxed while with them.
It's a pity that I couldn't be with them for a longer time.
I am very … read more
Because of allergies, she has to eat gluten-free food,
There's a delicacy and warmth to offset all that.
I want to see people rather than conditions.
Don't miss her!
Most of the work consisted of weeding, harvesting and repairing a wall. There was always a lot of time to explore the surrounding and … read more
I felt and learned many things while staying with her.
She is passionate about everything, so I was happy to work with her.
Especially her energy to enjoy everything has inspired me a lot.
Also, my heart jumped with joy.
Also, she has an open mind, so there was not much blockage in conversation, and I felt satisfied while … read more
He was really diligent and had an attitude to actively help.
I am teaching Tiny House making these days as short term project.
In addition to farm work, I got great help from Chin in making Tiny House
I would like to say something more grateful and recommended, but it is a pity that I have no talent for … read more
And he continued to develop himself over the weeks he was here, and he's also talked with an open-mind.
I got a lot of help from him.
He wasn't used to body working, but he tried his best.
He was talented in art, so he even painted tile murals.
I recommend him.
She had bright energy and always greeted with a smile.
I often felt that she was trying to do her best in a given task.
Thanks to this, I received a lot of help in orchard work and housework.
Also, thanks to her, my understanding of vegan has deepened.
I also learned how to cook vegan.
I'm … read more
I got a lot of help from him.
He did my job like his own with a voluntary and responsible heart.
Thank you so much!!
I shared KoukSunDo with him, worked together, and had meaningful times.
What's unfortunate is that he had to leave Korea early because of his allergic reaction to plants … read more
The Tiny house was very comfortable .i felt like home right after i arrived .
He is nice person to be around . Doing 국선도 every morning with him and people who are living in a village was one of my favourite time ;)
I helped around his garden ,painting walls … read more
Her bright personality and wit made the conversation interesting.
And I was grateful for her sincerity.
I hope Aya is happy and healthy wherever she is.