At ‘The Bear’s Honey’ apiary in Paranesti, Drama, Macedonia, this two-hour craft workshop teaches the ancient art of making natural beeswax ointments and cosmetics. Using pure beeswax from the extraordinary Frakto forest hives, visitors create their own healing products. “To Meli tis Arkoudas” (“The Bear’s Honey”) is a small family-owned apiary facility active since 1950, situated 60 km from the forest of Fraktos and 80 km from the island of Thassos.
Beeswax Ointment Craft Workshop
- Beeswax Ointment Making: Learn to blend pure Frakto forest beeswax with natural oils, propolis, and botanical extracts to create traditional healing ointments
- Forest Apiculture Heritage: Discover the centuries-old tradition of using bee products for health and cosmetics in the mountain villages of Drama, Macedonia
- Take-Home Creations: Leave with your own handmade beeswax ointment and cosmetics — natural Frakto forest products crafted with your own hands
A creative nature craft activity in Macedonia. Book your place today.
