#Slow Living Lifestyle#
A Bee Day at the hillsides of Holomontas
An autumn day at the hillsides of Holomontas mountain, I found myself at Taxiarxis forest, in the centre of Chalkidiki.
The area presents a great diversity of flora and fauna and is protected by Natura European Network.
Among walnuts, pines, wild mushrooms, and beeches, I saw fixed comb hives, and I had the chance to meet and talk with Passion Honey family, the beekeepers located in Taxiarhis forest, at Holomontas mountain.
A family of Beekeepers
Athina, Vasilis, Vicky, and Dimitris, are since 2014 active in traditional beekeeping in the area of Holomontas mountain, in Chalkidiki.
Their beekeeping journey started in 2014, and their motivation was strong because of the multiple health problems a member of their family had to face.
Back then, they aimed to find natural solutions, and methods in order to regain their mental & physical health.
Their in-depth learning of the beekeeping philosophy helped them to gain health and mental wealth.
Vicky and Dimitris are certified beekeepers and the creative minds behind Passion Forest Honey natural Bee products.
Traditional beekeeping & organic honey
Athina and Vasilis chose consciously to use a traditional method of beekeeping which allows the bees to build strong connections with their colonies and to the environment.
In practice, this method often requires the static placement of fixed comb hives in a specific natural area only.
In this case, Passion Honey family places their hives in the area of Holomontas.
This natural beekeeping approach allows them to collect raw organic honey, which is the basis of all the natural products their company ‘’Passion Forest Honey’’ promotes.
Innovative & Certificated Bee products
Passion Honey family resist to modern beekeeping, exclude any pharmaceutical treatment for their bees, and present a great diversity of natural Bee products such as:
Organic honey
Organic forest honey from fir, oak, chestnut tree, blossom forest honey, autumn heather, arbutus, and pine. It is 100% untreated and is not subject to any addition of preservatives, colors or fragrances.
It is important to mention that our honey does not go through heating, avoiding the loss of properties and nutrients.
Organic honey with superfoods
Organic honey and excellent quality walnuts, almonds, cashews, pistachios, cranberries goji berries, pumpkin seeds, raisins, cocoa.
Melenda
One of the most famous products of Passion Honey is Melenda.
Made with (+60%) Organic honey, Organic hazelnut paste, and excellent quality cocoa. Ideal for children and athletes.
Bee pollen
According to established scientific data, bee pollen contains valuable nutrients that offer strength and nourishment.
Propolis
Propolis is a substance well known for its healing substances since ancient times known as “black candle”.
Many people used propolis as a medicine, due to its anti-inflammatory action.
The use of propolis is not quite different today, as it is used as a medicine or as an ingredient in other formulations.
OXYMELI / vinegar honey
Organic honey and organic grape vinegar.
Oximeli is one of the main beverages that Hippocrates medicine allows and recommends for acidic diseases.
As a food, it is ideal for cooking, as a drink at any time of the day but mainly for dessert. Accompanies tastefully sweets and ice cream.
Passion Forest honey active in EU
Passion Forest Honey involves in Insignia Beekeeping Research:
‘’An innovative project which will build on the wide range of expertise of the applicants developed during previous projects such as the COLOSS CSI Pollen project”
Furthermore, the company is active partner of the European program ‘’Beepathnet’’.
The Wild oak forest honey and Oxymeli awarded from Great Taste, ‘’the world’s largest and most trusted food and drink awards’’
How to select the best honey product?
Passion Forest Honey is certificated by BIO Hellas and always happy to assist you in selecting the best honey product that suits you and your needs!
Do not hesitate to contact them by email: [email protected]
or by phone: +6973308782
Athina, Vasilis, Vicky, and Dimitris organize Bee-Days as well, experiential beekeeping seminars in Taxiarhis forest.
Interested? Check their upcoming events here!
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