Crafting Botanicals Workshops

Discover the world of aromatherapy through a hands-on masterclass in the heart of Mt Pelion. In this immersive workshop, participants explore essential oils, create custom blends, and experience the healing power of Greek plants—an unforgettable botanical journey led by a medical herbalist.

Aromatherapy workshops

As part of the Pelion Herbal Journey, Medical Herbalist Emmanouil (Manolis) Manos offers a series of educational seminars, herbal workshops, and guided plant walks in the heart of Mount Pelion. These immersive experiences are designed for individuals and groups who wish to explore the rich herbal traditions of the region, learn to identify and use medicinal plants, and reconnect with nature through practical, science-based knowledge.

Workshops can take place at carefully selected venues that reflect the spirit and purpose of the journey:

The Herbal Workshop of Anthos Botanicals in Drakeia village serve as the main base of the Pelion Herbal Journey. This serene, plant-rich environment is ideal for immersive, hands-on learning. Hosted in collaboration with Panayiotis Giannakoulas, the venue offers deep engagement with cultivated and wild herbs, traditional processing techniques, and access to the nearby essential oil distillation facility where Anthos Botanicals produces its certified organic oils, located in the Volos A' Industrial Area.

This location is particularly favored for full-day seminars, thanks to the generous support and well-equipped facilities available on site. It’s also the perfect starting point for the popular guided herbal walk from Drakeia to the neighboring village of Agios Lavrentis, a scenic route that introduces participants to the wild flora and historical herbal traditions of Mount Pelion.

The Estia Center in Portaria is a vibrant cultural and artistic hub that also operates as a cozy bistro, offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere in the heart of Portaria village, one of the most picturesque spots on Mount Pelion. Known for its community spirit and creative energy, Estia regularly hosts exhibitions, performances, and artisan events—making it a natural fit for connecting people with the healing power of plants.

This unique, multifunctional space serves as one of the host venues for herbal workshops and guided herbal walks, where guests can explore the botanical traditions of the region through interactive sessions and curated walks in the surrounding natural landscape. The experience is often complemented by herbal infusions, wild-inspired tastings, or seasonal dishes served at the bistro, offering a holistic encounter that blends nature, knowledge, and nourishment.

Whether hosted in the mountain gardens of Drakeia or the cultural heart of Portaria, each Pelion Herbal Journey event is thoughtfully designed to offer participants a grounded, enriching experience—guided by an experienced medical herbalist with deep knowledge of both the scientific and traditional foundations of plant medicine.