Take your nose on a trip…

25–29 May 2026 • Bulgarian Rose Valley

Step into the heart of the Bulgarian Rose Valley during the most magical week of the year — the Rose Harvest. The Rose Retreat is our annual perfume-making experience devoted to the world of Rosa Damascena, Bulgaria’s legendary oil-giving rose and the backbone of the country’s fragrant heritage.

Alongside Damascena, you’ll also encounter Rosa Alba — a softer, waxier white rose—giving you a fuller picture of the region’s aromatic profile.

For five fragrant days, you’ll follow the rose from field to bottle: from rose-picking through steam distillation to perfume creation. If roses are your passion, this retreat is where everything comes together.

What to Expect

Perfume-Making Workshops

Create rose-centred perfume compositions guided by a guest perfumer
(Guest perfumer announced in January 2026)

Rose Harvest Experience

• Rose-picking of Rosa Damascena andRosa Alba - a real-time olfactory training
• Learn how climate, timing, and local tradition affect the yield

Field & Cultural Visits

• Visit an authentic rose distillery and follow the path of rose oil & rose water production
• Explore the Rose Museum in Kazanlak
• Optional visit to the key historical landmarks in the Valley of Thracian Kings

Flavour & Hospitality

• Culinary experience with local wine-tasting
• A fragrant gift to take home: our Rosewater Face Mist
• 4 nights in a 5-star hotel in the Rose Valley
• Group transfers from Sofia to Kazanlak and back (25 & 29 May)

Is This Retreat for You?

Join us if you:
• adore flowers—especially roses
• work with fragrance or flavour
• are a perfumer seeking deeper knowledge of rose materials
• love aromatherapy and botanical ingredients
• or are simply curious about the origins, production, and uses of Bulgarian rose oil & rose water

If any of this feels like your world, then yes — the Rose Retreat is for you. 🌹

This retreat is intentionally limited to a small group to keep the experience personal, sensory-rich, and closely connected to the land and the locals.

Price Categories

Early Bird — from 2200 EUR/person
24 November 2025 → 15 January 2026
Save 400 EUR compared to the Final Call price.
Most guests book during this period to secure their place.

Standard — from 2400 EUR/person
16 January → 31 March 2026
Save 200 EUR compared to the Final Call price.
Ideal for those who need a bit more time to plan.

Final Call — from 2600 EUR/person
1 April → 5 May 2026
For guests who feel called to join right at the end of the booking window.

What’s Included

• All activities listed above
• Perfume-making workshops
• Rose-picking of Rosa Damascena & Rosa Alba
• Distillery visit + the option to buy local products
• Museum entry
• Wine tasting & culinary experience
• 4 nights in a 5-star hotel
• Group transfers (Sofia → Rose Valley → Sofia)
• A fragrant gift

What’s Not Included

• Flights, travel insurance, accommodation in Sofia and most of the meals.

Payments & Deposit

Secure your spot with a non-refundable deposit of 300 EUR.
Payments can be made via the website, PayPal, Revolut, or bank transfer.
Request details at roseaddict@roseoverdose.com

Discount

Join with a friend and share a room — both of you receive a 10% discount on the total package. Email us to arrange.

Deadline

Reserve your place by 5 May 2026.