Fethiye: Natural Soap-Making Workshop in a Mountain Village
ID: GYG1062417-1632684
Category:
Country: Turkey
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Join a soap-making workshop in a mountain village near Fethiye. Forage for native plants, learn traditional techniques, and create soap using local botanicals.
Begin with a guided walk through olive groves and the foothills nearby, learning to identify native plants and herbs used in soap and salve-making. Back at the rustic open-air workshop, explore cold-process soap techniques using locally gathered botanicals, oils, and natural extracts.
Learn about distillation, fermentation, and the journey from wild flora to artisan product — all rooted in respect for nature. Hear stories from years of teaching children and travelers alike: “You can't make soap without first meeting the land. The smell of thyme, the shape of an olive leaf — they tell you what kind of healing it holds.”
This isn’t just a craft class — it’s a chance to slow down, breathe in the mountain air, and connect with the land and its stories. The workshop is part of a larger ecological education project, where even home-schooled children come to learn from nature. Expect animals roaming nearby, hands in olive oil, and conversations about flora and tradition passed down like recipes.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in nature with a guided walk through olive groves
- Learn to identify native plants and herbs used in soap-making
- Discover the art of cold-process soap-making with local botanicals
- Explore ancient distillation and fermentation techniques
- Connect with the land and its stories in a peaceful mountain village
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The workshop is held in a open-air setting.
INCLUDED
- Guided walk through olive groves and foothills
- Soap-making workshop
- Use of locally gathered botanicals, oils, and natural extracts
- Instruction on cold-process soap techniques
- Stories and ecological knowledge sharing
- Soap to take home
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
