Welcome to Driftwood Village
Our Story
We want you to experience the joy and excitement of creating wood art with your own hands. Our workshops are led by experienced artisans who are always ready to share stories and techniques passed down through generations.
At Củi Lũ Village, we are passionate about preserving and promoting the traditional art of Vietnamese wood carving. Set amidst a vibrant garden, we offer a peaceful, natural space for you to connect with the rich culture and hospitality of the Vietnamese people through the lens of local artisans.






Founder Lê Ngọc Thuận
A native of Quang Nam is the one who laid the foundation for the idea of recycling driftwood into an embodiment of local culture. Witnessing the pieces of driftwood, imprinted with cultural stories as they travel from the upstream to the downstream, blending with daily life in Hoi An, has provided him with endless creative inspiration.
A World of Discovery at Driftwood Village
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Wood Carving & Painting
Hoi An Interactive Art Fair
Juices & Coffee
Testimonials
MalTorero2025-01-31Very good activity to try in Hoi An This was a real highlight of our time in Hoi An. Both parents and kids (so from 7 to 55 years old!) got completely absorbed in doing the woodwork. Just enough help from the experts. Highly recommended.
Arjunan M2025-01-16Great place We had a family day here on a very rainy day in hoi an. What an amazing sanctuary of a place. We painted some wooden pieces and my kid absolutely loved it tho she did spoil mine which broke me ;)
Anna B2025-01-15Enjoyable painting workshop A wonderful calming experience. We very much enjoyed the painting workshop. My 3 year old loved painting her wooden butterfly. You have the opportunity to pick a beautifully carved wooden sculpture, paint it and take it home. The little village is full of studios and people making and carving. Great to watch and you can purchase if you wish. You can also buy a juice. A very enjoyable morning especially for children. You can just turn up and don’t need to do a tour for this. You are very welcomed by the people working here
Claire M2024-10-28The best experience! This place is amazing! Firstly the staff are incredibly welcoming and attentive. My two sons signed up for a workshop and it was sensational! The level of support they received during the workshop was just the best (my boys are 12 and 9 years old). The level of challenge in the session was so well pitched and the boys learned so much. The woodwork available to view and purchase was so good and being able to observe the staff making and creating was also very cool. The facility is located in a very beautiful location, surrounded by rice fields and bike tracks. Overall a fantastic experience and highly recommended for children who like to make things and enjoy hands on experiences.
dinhngocdu19862024-01-01Wonderful space I am grateful to the owner here for creating a wonderful space for the family. For those who love outdoor space, a spacious space for children, and fresh air, this is the number 1 address in Hoi An.
Trey Majestrom2023-10-25Art Workshop with Local Craftsmen in Rice Paddies at Local Workshop & Gallery Very unique experience working with local carpenters to create wooden art and painting courses. Excellent time working together as a family and learning new skill. Beautiful property filled with recycled wooden art. Worth a visit for workshop or just tour of art galleries.
Dominik O2023-08-23Chilled workshop highly recommended The wood carving workshop is so much fun, we would love to do it again! We can very much recommend it 😊 the place is lovely and the shown art alone is worth visiting. The workshop is well organised and from the welcome drink, the tips and tricks of the artisan and the chilled atmosphere makes it a superb event for half a day 😉 thanks again!
Jessica T2023-08-03Learn the art of traditional Vietnamese wood carving in a beautiful setting with skilled friendly local artists Our visit to the carving workshop was amazing! My 13 year old daughter and I love artistic activities and have always wanted to try carving wood so when we found out there was a traditional workshop in Hoi An we were delighted to sign up 😃 From the moment we arrived we were welcomed by the friendly staff who showed us the galleries and taught us about the history of carving in the area. After exploring the many lovely pieces of art created by local artisans we were introduced to a master carver who assisted us throughout our workshop. We were served delicious refreshing drinks while we discussed the steps of our projects. We selected our wood, picked out a design, sketched our images with pencil and jumped right into carving. Our woodworking master was very patient and helped us whenever we had struggles. The interpreters were very cheerful and answered our many questions about carving and Vietnamese woodworking culture. Once our carvings were finished we were offered the option of painting them with acrylic paint or leaving them natural. My daughter decided to paint her carving and was instructed on the best techniques to achieve the look she wanted. I decided to leave my work unpainted, smoothed the carving with sandpaper and carved my initials on the back. Once our projects were done our interpreter ordered a taxi for us and told us more about art culture in Vietnam. Our finished pieces are gorgeous and we will be so proud to hang them on our wall at home! This experience was very special and we are very pleased 😁 We highly recommend this workshop to anyone who loves art and wants to spend quality time together! Thank you all so much 🙏 We will be back in the future
HoaSF2023-07-09Highly recommended for family with kid Highly recommended for Sunday funday, interactive workshop, many activities for kids. Family with toddlers friendly. Better to make a reservation in advance
Linh T2023-04-12Beautiful location with very cool arts Beautiful space with beautiful artworks! As an artist I can personally vouch for this place. It's a refreshing getaway from the hustle of the Old Town... The staff are very friendly and attentive. Great place for family gathers, visitors who are interested in cultural activities off the beaten path.
Linh Phạm Việt2024-09-01Tạc tượng và tô tượng gỗ
Quỳnh Như Hồ2024-08-31Mình rất ấn tượng khi lần đầu đặt chân đến đây, một không gian nghệ thuật rất độc đáo với nhiều sản phẩm thủ công từ củi lũ như cái tên mộc mạc của điểm đến, vừa mang giá trị ý nghĩa với thông điệp bảo vệ môi trường. Nhóm mình đã tự tay tô một vài sản phẩm để trải nghiệp, và đây là một số thành phẩm của những thợ không chuyên chúng mình nè...
huy hoang trong2024-08-31Xem các nghệ nhân đục đẽo từng miếng gỗ thành những hình ảnh sống động rất cuốn hút luôn ạ. Mới biết làm nên thành phẩm khó chừng nào. Rất thích những sản phẩm ở đây, mới lạ và trừu tượng.
Sơn doãn2024-08-31Đẹp- mát mẽ.
Huyen Pham2024-08-31Khu trải nghiệm nghề thủ công thật hữu ích
Vnplant2024-08-31Trải nghiệm rất thú vị
Trang Nguyen2024-08-31Such a hidden gem in Hoi An. The Driftwood village shows the perfect concept of upcycling the driftwood blended with unique heritage of the ethnic minority group - Co Tu. A large exhibition of wood sculptures in different form of Vietnamese culture, specifically Quang Nam culture in the middle of paddy field. Highly recommend if you want to understand how to add value and preserve the cultural values along with environment.
Thịnh Lê2024-08-31Câu chuyện của củi lũ rất thú vị