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Welcome to my creative haven by the sea in Tongyeong!
Inspired by Van Gogh and 250-year-old heritage trees, I am transforming my historic house and garden.
I look for passionate, independent travelers to join my hobby DIY projects, mural painting, gardening, and shared cooking. Enjoy meaningful cultural exchange, relaxed seaside living, and a cozy home base to explore Korea.
Minimum stay of 1 month is preferred. Let’s create together
25 hours of help per week
Arts: Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.
Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
2 days off per week
Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.
Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.
Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Beginner English or Beginner Korean
Between 18 and 80 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
This is my personal creative hobby project, not a commercial business. Inspired by 250-year-old heritage trees and the artistic spirit of Van Gogh in Southern France, I am transforming my historic seaside house and garden in Tongyeong. I host travelers to exchange culture, ideas, and skills. Together, we collaborate on gardening, space styling, lantern making, mural painting and outdoor cooking spaces (including a long-term farm project on Yokjido Island). I believe creating something together allows us to make what one person could never achieve alone.
• Shifts: Around 5 hours a day, 5 days a week (Weekends are completely free for travel).
• Main Activities: Assisting with gardening/landscaping, light DIY and woodworking projects, art-themed space decoration, and preparing shared dinners.
• After Work: We enjoy cooking and having dinner together, sharing stories about culture, travel, and life experiences. Evenings and weekends are yours to relax and explore Tongyeong and nearby cities like Busan.
• Minimum Stay: 3–4 weeks preferred to build a meaningful connection.
• Preferred Helpers: Mature, proactive, and independent solo travelers who love hands-on creating, cooking, and cultural exchange.
• Respect & Cleanliness: Treat the historic property and shared spaces with respect, keep communal areas clean, and maintain a collaborative, open-minded attitude.
