A Taste of Heritage: Cordillera Cacao Shines at John Hay Hotels

John Hay Hotels and chocolatier Angeleah Montilde present an artisanal experience celebrating Cordillera’s cacao legacy through craft, culture, and purposeful luxury.

Amidst the cool mountain breeze and towering pine trees of the Cordilleras, a unique experience unfolds at John Hay Hotels, one that blends heritage, artistry, and conscious craftsmanship into a celebration of cacao’s rich legacy.

Through an exclusive partnership with Angeleah Montilde, Baguio-based founder and chocolatier of Kokomo Chocolate, John Hay Hotels presents artisan chocolate-making workshops that immerse guests in purposeful luxury, featuring the ancestral rhythms of Cordillera cacao, from its origins in the highland soil to the delicately crafted bars that tell stories of community and culture.

Fire, Forest, and Flavor: A Purposeful Feast with Baguio Mountain Man at John Hay Hotels

In the pine-cloaked highlands of Baguio, where time slows and mist curls like memory, a new kind of luxury awaits, one that awakens the senses, honors Cordillera heritage, and tells stories by firelight.

At the John Hay Hotels, managed by Landco Lifestyle Ventures, guests are invited to experience a culinary ritual unlike any other: the Baguio Mountain Man Fire Dinner. Set under a canopy of trees and starlight, this isn’t simply a meal, it’s a journey into ancestral memory and soulful living.

This is purposeful luxury: raw yet refined, and unforgettable.

John Hay Hotels managed by Landco Lifestyle Ventures: Ignites Cordillera Culture, Supports Local Communities, and Celebrates Sustainable Tourism and Gastronomy

In Partnership with Mountain Man to Promote Indigenous Flavors and Culture in Baguio 

John Hay Hotels, nestled in the cool climes of Baguio City, redefines hospitality as this iconic luxury hotel embraces Cordillera culture and community empowerment through its vibrant partnership with Mountain Man, the famed Romawac family’s culinary brand deeply rooted in indigenous food heritage. 

Landco Lifestyle Ventures (LLV), the hospitality arm of Landco Pacific Corporation, a subsidiary of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation, helmed by Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan, manages John Hay Hotels and leads this exciting collaboration. LLV commits not only to elevating guest experiences but also to fostering sustainable growth and welfare within the local community.