Get to know a one-of-a-kind story of the Ribnica Valley, which is known for a rich handicraft heritage and people who have always lived in harmony with nature. The proverbially mischievous locals will show you their skills, worldly wisdom, as well as their tasty food and drinks.
Your day-long adventure will start at the Ribnica Handicraft Centre, which is home to the Museum of Ribnica’s permanent exhibition “Woodenware and Pottery”.
Accompanied by a guide, you will learn about the local crafts and the woodenware makers’ unique way of life, which is reflected on different levels and in different periods of local people’s existence.
The programme will continue with a basket-weaving workshop – you will get to keep a basket as a souvenir. A basket weaver will guide you through the basket-making process and together you will discover the world of handicraft heritage.
The programme continues with a visit to another local producer, David Lesar, who creates exquisite gourmet salamis and has turned salami making into an art form. His company, BioSing, is synonymous with artisanal, natural cured meat products that cannot be found in ordinary shops and are an experience in themselves. The tasting of these unique cured meats, accompanied by fine wines, is rounded off with a traditional local specialty – bear goulash.
You will end the day with an overnight stay at the Škrabec Homestead in the village of Hrovača, where you can experience the authentic atmosphere of this beautifully preserved traditional homestead. The following morning, a delicious homemade breakfast awaits you.
The next day, not far away, you will visit the Kojek Beekeeping, where you will be surprised by honey creations.
