ROSE HARVEST  

Distilling the Rose oil out of the freshly picked petals. It is believed that Isparta produces some 65% of the worlds Rose oil for the perfume market. It is used to stabilise and enhance the smells and make perfume last longer.

From our Pension we arrange Rose tours.

From as early as the second week in May to the end of June depending on the season you can join us on a tour of the Rose fields and help the farmers and their families pick the Rose petals when they open early in the morning before the sun gets on them and dry the oil. Later a visit to the factory where you can see the distilling processes. You will be told by very helpful workers how they used to distil the petals and the new modern methods they use today.

You can buy some of the Rose products if you would like. Oil, Soaps, Creams and Rose water to name a few.

Lunch will be included which will be taken in the sun or outside in the shady garden. During the trip you will travel through the beautiful Isparta countryside and witness the traditional way of Turkish life that continues to this day.