Tours and experiences at the Kocbek oil mill
Tourism is also developing in Prlekija
FROM PUMPKIN TO PUMPKIN SEED OIL – THE STORY OF THE KÓCBEK FAMILY OIL MILL WITH A LONGSTANDING TRADITION
Following the renovation of the Kócbek Oil Mill, guests can now enjoy an authentic, high-quality experience. Visiting this oil mill, which has been in operation for over 90 years, offers a multi-layered experience — physical, emotional, experiential, spiritual, intellectual, and social. Guests will have the opportunity to engage in the traditional processing methods used by our ancestors, becoming an integral part of this rich heritage.
AN AUTHENTIC BOUTIQUE EXPERIENCE
Few people know that pumpkin seed oil comes from Slovenian soil, since it was first produced on the territory of present-day Slovenia or the former Austro-Hungarian Empire. Gorazd Kocbek is the third generation to own the Kocbek Family Oil Mill, which, despite facing obstacles, grew exponentially through history. Alongside well-known products that are on offer, in the last few years, the family started expanding their business to the field of tourism.
Recently, we have expanded our offer, since experience has shown that buyers do not visit us solely to buy pumpkin seed oil but are also interested in seed processing. Thus, more and more guests have come to see and to taste our goods.
For small individual groups, we prepared two options. The first is The Passions of the Green Gold experience, which bears the Our Finest certificate. The services are certified in accordance with strict standards and criteria with respect to traditional values and local raw materials.
The second experience takes pride in being part of the Slovenia Unique Experiences (SUE) quality brand. Both represent distinguished, authentic experiences of the highest quality, with local character, exceptionally detailed approach and service, as well as a strongly expressed experiential and personal touch.
On a multisensory journey at the oil mill, you will explore the history of pumpkins, from the ripening of pumpkin seeds in the fields to their harvesting, cleaning, milling, and pressing. The experience encompasses a guided tour of the oil mill and the tasting of delicious meals prepared with pumpkin seed oil.
The Boutique Experience
The renovation of our homestead allowed us to expand our offer connected to the homestead and tastings for larger groups of people who come to visit us as part of their one- or multi-day trips. Since our guests crave the feeling of home, we offer a tour of our business, where they can experience and taste the tradition we continue. We organize numerous “team building” events for business meetings or smaller gatherings, where guests can process pumpkin seeds themselves and actively engage in the work process.
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