A thriving farm sprawling from the Balkans to the Danube River Basin

“During all these years, I managed with a lot of work, perseverance and honesty... to build excellent and lasting relationships. The challenges over the years were big, but I did not give up.”

- Aleksandar, Founder of our Bulgaria farm partnership

As one of the oldest countries in Europe, Bulgaria has a rich history of agriculture and farming. Edging along the Black Sea, its farmlands extend from the mountainous terrain of the Balkans to the fresh waters of the Danube River Basin. Bulgaria’s temperate-continental climate makes it ideal for cultivating tomatoes, apples and grapes in addition to many plants that produce essential oils.

Growing and harvesting the crops that produce essential oils takes an incredible amount of patience and care. Our Bulgarian farming partner started small with only the help of his wife and two workers back in 2013. After doing extensive research into seeding and soil, he chose Melissa as his first crop.

Amazingly, the farm’s first production of Melissa was planted, sowed, watered and cut all by hand on just two acres of fertile land. After producing a healthy and thriving yield of Melissa, the family farm expanded the size of their crop and bought a tractor the next year.

As demand grew for the farm’s vibrant plants, our farming partner began planting vast quantities of Chamomile, Yarrow and Lavender. In 2015, the family built its own distillery to have full control of the essential oil yield from the seedling stage to oil production. The oversight ensures that all the aromatic and therapeutic benefits of each crop remain healthy and intact. Over the years, the distillery has gradually increased in size and capacity to produce a peak threshold of pure essential oils.

While discussing the lasting partnership we’ve had, our farming partner said, “During all these years, I managed with a lot of work, perseverance and honesty to my partners to build excellent and lasting relationships. The challenges over the years were big, but I did not give up.”

• Ethical, fair sourcing
• GC/MS tested
• Vegan & cruelty-free
• Eco-conscious practices