Farm Geochang, South Korea

5.0
(5 reviews)5

Help us at our strawberry farm and learn from the best of South Korea

Help a sustainable project
4 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Higher chance of approval
This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature
3 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Immerse yourself in the local culture
3 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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What you offer

25h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Farming
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
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.
Lunch
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
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.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Certificate
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Support
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Availability

Oct
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Feb
Mar
Stay at least
5 days
Stay up to
12 weeks

The Experience

Learn with Korea's #1 Strawberry Farm. The owner is famous for strawberries nationwide. He travels to various countries such as USA, Netherlands, France, Germany, Switzerland, Japan etc, spreading strawberry cultivation methods, and attends strawberry lectures nationwide. We need help growing strawberries, and various things related to it, such as moving topsoil, planting seedlings, and picking strawberries. Please read the 'Learn More' section

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Requirements

  • Beginner Korean or Beginner English
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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5 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farm

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 3 Get in touch with nature
  • 3 Immersing in the local culture
  • 3 Meeting locals
  • 2 Developing social awareness
  • 2 Developing environmental awareness
  • 2 Practicing English

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 4 3. Good health and well-being
  • 3 1. No poverty
  • 3 15. Life on land

Singapore

5

Abit bumped to missed the strawberry season but the host and her family were very kind. Work arrangement is flexible and within agreed hours. I'd definitely recommend this to anyone :)

3 months ago


Jii replied

Esther! Come visit me next time during strawberry season. I had a lot of fun together for a month! Thank you for visited to Bong farm 🍓🍈

Botswana

5

I have been delaying this as I have been searching for words to describe this experience for those interested for nature culture, history, humbleness family Love, kindness, humidity and authenticity of the Bong Strawberry Farm As I write this my eyes are clouded with the sadness of leaving Korea today and the joy that fills up my heart knowing I have found a family in Korea The works did not only involve picking Strawberries alone, a wholesome knowledge of the original idea, generation of apple farmers to strawberry Farming when no body in the region farmed strawberries now that's genius

5 months ago


Jii replied

Thank you for being with me on the farm for a month. I felt a lot of affection while being with you. I was able to learn many things in life through you. And it was good to experience it indirectly through your experiences. Sheila, who is positive and active in everything.
Thank you for coming to us. If you come to Korea next time, feel free to visit us.

United Kingdom

5

I can not put into words how welcoming Bong Farm made me feel. Everyone was so kind and friendly and very helpful. They really looked after me well. I enjoyed the Strawberry picking and to get to work with people from different countries was a great experience. I enjoyed the scenery and Korean culture. I was very sad to leave and wish I could have stayed longer I had the best time of my life and would highly recommend going. I thought I was too old to do something like this being my first time, but you are never too old, if you get the chance please do it!! 감사합니다 Bong Farm for everything 🍓

6 months ago


Jii replied

Sharon! Thank you for visiting my farm. It was a great pleasure talking to you over lunch here. We have a Korean family and an English family! I will try to have travel to England with my family 😍

She was very interested in Korean culture and always welcomed my family with a positive smile. She respected and understood the culture of a country.

Australia

5

An amazing experience helping out on the family-run farm picking strawberries. Was lovely to get out of the big cities and experience life in Geochang. There are nearby hikes, attractions and some nightlife in town. The hosts are also very kind, and went out of their way to take us out and share Korean culture with us on many occasions. An experience to remember !

9 months ago


Jii replied

I'm not good at using this app. I'm sorry I only saw this review now. I want to write you a review, but I don't know how. You were the best worker in my farm! Thank you for working so hard and being a good friend to my family! I'll keep the memories I spent with you for a long time! I always cheer for you even if you are far away❤️

Morocco

5

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9 months ago

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