Aroma-tasting in Vida’s Fragrance Garden above Bresternica connects local herbs with their essential oils and hydrolates. A guided garden walk is followed by a sensory programme in a wooden pavilion, where participants explore ways of smelling, identify scents and taste selected aromas.
Working hours
May to October, weather permitting. Dates by prior arrangement. Booking is required at least 7 days before the experience. Available in Slovenian, English and German.
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Offer
Price on enquiry. The provider prepares an offer for each group.
A walk through Vida’s Fragrance Garden
The guided walk introduces traditional Slovenian herbs, their uses and scents. Participants compare the scent of plants in the garden beds with that of essential oils obtained through distillation. Walking paths and aroma stations provide a setting for exploring scents.
The sensory programme
In the wooden pavilion and at five themed scent stations, participants explore essential oils and hydrolates, smelling techniques and practical scent-recognition exercises. The programme introduces connections between smell, taste and other senses and includes a tasting of selected aromas.
Included services and participation
The offer includes the guided garden visit, sensory exercises and the essential oils and hydrolates needed for the programme. According to the Slovenian offer, each participant receives a 50 ml bottle of EYWINEO herbal hydrolate.
The experience is for private groups of 2–6 people. The provider states that no other visitors will be present during the booked session. Eva Nedelko presents the programme.
Essential oils and hydrolates can be purchased after the visit. The venue is Dišavni vrt pri Vidi, Srednje near house no. 17, 2354 Bresternica.