Hyowudang

A very old promise There is an old tree in the yard of Hyoudang Chunghoon historic house. I think about how deep the roots of that old tree must have gone - probably having survived hundreds of years through all sorts of weather, from heat waves to freezing temperatures. The duty of the head family house is to remember that it is the roots that support the old tree. Holding ancestral rites and attending to relatives and guests are also important parts of this duty . The people of Hyoudang live by keeping very old promises. Like that old tree, the history and culture of the family that has stood the test of time is embedded in every corner of the house. It will also be meaningful to appreciate and experience it during your comfortable stay. Hyoudang will be here without being wobbled or withered, like a tree with deep roots or water with deep springs.

[Hyowudang] [孝友堂] The most treasured experience at Hyowudang is the 600-year culinary tradition presented by Head Wife Kwon Soon-mi. Her dishes are themselves an heirloom, embodying generations of heritage. Your stay includes breakfast and welcome sweets (matsida-sik), prepared in the style of jongga heirloom cuisine. A Taste of 600 Years of Jongga Cuisine Generations of culinary wisdom live on at Hyowudang. Guests enjoy a private dining experience, with each dish introduced by the 33rd-generation jongbu (lady of the house). Ten dishes are prepared over one wood fire, using ingredients from mountains, sea, and rivers — embodying ban’ga hospitality for esteemed guests. Beyond flavor, this dining experience offers a glimpse into the history and culture of a distinguished lineage. **Dining Information Price: KRW 140,000 per person (2 guests min.) Time: Dinner at 6:00 PM or 7:00 PM Reservation: At least 3 days before check-in (For dinner requests after booking, please contact us by this deadline.)** The Space at Hyowudang Hyowudang is a private hanok, independent of the main house (jongtaek), offering exclusive lodging and dining. The house includes a large bath, small bath, Western-style bedroom, ondol room, living room, and dining room, within a 150-pyeong (approx. 500 sqm) courtyard. Only one group is hosted per day, ensuring a serene and private stay. Fabrics and Thoughtfulness Bedding, towels, and robes are crafted by artisan Ko Somi of Somidang. Natural fabrics — linen, ramie, sochang (gauze), and gwangmok (cotton) — are used. Each day, the jongbu launders and starches duvets for a crisp, refined feel. The Spirit of Jongga Hospitality Guided by “奉祭祀接賓客” (Serving the Ancestors, Welcoming Guests), we prepare the house with care and sincerity. Our wish is not simply to host, but to welcome each guest as a meaningful connection, with warmth and heartfelt hospitality.