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WHO WE ARE – THE STORY OF HERBAL PARADISE OF SLOVENIAN ISTRIA

When nature becomes a way of life

Herbal Paradise of Slovenian Istria was not created as a business idea.
It was born from a relationship with nature, from curiosity, and from a desire to live in harmony with natural rhythms.

We are Sonja and Urban, the creators of Herbal Paradise of Slovenian Istria – a place in the peaceful Istrian village of Trsek above Marezige, where herbs are not just plants, but living beings with their own stories, scents, and strength.

How it all began

Our journey began quietly, without grand plans.
Through observing nature, learning, working, and respecting the land we live on.

Herbs first entered our lives as an interest, then became part of our everyday life, and eventually a way of thinking. Over the years, we explored medicinal plants, aromatherapy, and traditional knowledge that has always been an integral part of life and landscape in Istria.

Gradually, a wish matured for this path not to remain only our personal journey, but to become a place where we could share this experience with others.

Herbal Paradise today

Today, Herbal Paradise of Slovenian Istria is not just a herb farm.
It is a living space where we grow and wild-harvest herbs, transform them into essential oils, hydrosols, and other natural products, and offer visitors authentic herbal experiences in nature.

Our paradise is not a mass tourism destination.
It is a place of peace, scents, and silence, where people take time:

to pause,
to breathe,
to feel nature with all their senses.

Why we share our story

We believe that knowledge gains true value only when it is shared.
That is why we organise guided visits, workshops, and programmes for individuals, groups, schools, and companies.

Here, herbs are not explored only through explanation.
They are experienced through touch, scent, taste, and direct presence.

Our intention is not teaching in the classical sense, but creating experiences that leave a trace – moments when visitors reconnect with nature and with themselves.

Our philosophy

Everything we do is based on simple values:

– respect for nature and its rhythms
– nature-friendly and sustainable practices
– local and authentic work
– small groups and a personal approach
– quality over quantity

We treat herbs with the awareness that each plant carries its own energy and purpose.

The place where the story unfolds

Herbal Paradise of Slovenian Istria is located in the village of Trsek above Marezige, in the hinterland of Koper.
It is surrounded by the Istrian landscape, silence, and open views that naturally invite slowing down.

Nature here is not a backdrop – it is the heart of the place.

Invitation

Herbal Paradise of Slovenian Istria is for everyone seeking more than just an excursion.
It is an invitation to peace, curiosity, and renewed connection with nature.

We look forward to every visit, every conversation, and every story that is written here anew.

Media about us

Over the years, Herbal Paradise of Slovenian Istria has been featured in various Slovenian and regional media, recognising the importance of preserving herbal knowledge, sustainable ways of living, and authentic local stories.

Below, you will find selected articles, interviews, and publications presenting our work, our place, and our philosophy.

03.03.2020 Radio Koper- Edinstven čebelnjak iz suhozida.

https://4d.rtvslo.si/arhiv/dopoldan-in-pol/174676439

12.12. 2019 Članek v glasilu krajevne skupnosti Marezige - KANAVA št.10

14.10. 2019 obisk Osnovne KOŠANA- Naravoslovni dan.

http://www.os-kosana.si/2019/10/14/zeliscni-raj-slovenske-istre-naravoslovni-dan/

22.10. 2019 RTV Slovenija - DOBRO JUTRO - Koper

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=405442190393469

20.06. 2019 RTV Slovenija - DOBRO JUTRO - Ljubljana

https://4d.rtvslo.si/arhiv/dobro-jutro/174622808

09.11. 2018 RTV Slovenija - NA LEPŠE

https://4d.rtvslo.si/arhiv/na-lepse-oddaja-o-turizmu/174574392