Rice Harvesting at Fairy Story Village Organic Farm

Fairy Story Village Organic Farm is a

certified organic farm-stay bed and breakfast

surrounded by pastoral landscape

in Yilan County. 

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They offer a rejuvenating escape in a bucolic setting and is an ideal getaway spot for families, health conscious travelers and for all those who just want to experience a rural lifestyle.

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Fairy Story Village Organic Farm

is run and managed by the warm and hospitable owners, Wu Li Chu and her daughter Shandy. This mother-daughter pair grow rice, mulberry, roselle, various seasonal fruits and vegetables in their 5-hectare farm located

near Meihua Lake Scenic Area and is only a 10-minute drive from Luodung Night Market.

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Guests who want a taste of organic food can enjoy a farm-to-table dining experience at their restaurant which features a relaxing view of the garden. 

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Their specialties include handmade mulberry pasta and hot pot all made with fresh ingredients handpicked from the farm.

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They have 6 charming wooden cabins surrounded by trees that help you connect with nature and enjoy the fresh air at the shared courtyard. 

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Accommodating up to 4 people, each cabin is fully air-conditioned, has WiFi access and comes with a 32-inch LCD TV, bath tub and small fridge. 

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The place is clean and cozy.

I am particularly in love with the loft bed! #iwokeuplikethis LOL

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They have fun D.I.Y. activities such as scallion pancake making, fish feeding and rice harvesting. But in order to appreciate and experience the beauty of harvest, we tried the traditional method of harvesting rice. Each of us was handed a conical hat for sun protection and a small scythe to cut the ripe rice.

I was immediately reminded of a traditional Filipino song entitled “Magtanim ay Di Biro" that describes the

difficulties of the life of a farmer. In case you want to listen to the English version, watch this video:

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And just before we left Fairy Story Village Organic Farm each of us came home with a box of organic rice!

Thanks Taiwan Leisure Farms Development Association and Ma’am Jane Syjuco of Everbright Travel Agency for this fun and educational experience!

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