Distillery Tours - Esseterre
Basing operations in Dobrich, Bulgaria, was strategic for doTERRA to continually pursue what’s pure. The Esseterre distillery is centrally located near lavender and melissa farms that supply raw materials for distillation.
Since 2016, Esseterre has been the main source for several doTERRA essential oils, including Lavender, Melissa, Yarrow, and Summer Savory. Essterre is also where frankincense and myrrh resins are distilled.
How do I join?
All Wellness Advocates are welcome to join. Diamond rank and above Wellness Advocates and 25 Collective members will be given priority.
How many people can be in the group?
At maximum, 100 people can be gathered in two groups.
Available Dates
Visits to the Esseterre distillery are only available between June 20 and the middle of July—during the main harvesting and distilling seasons.
Usually, lavender and yarrow plants are harvested from the end of June until the middle of July. Melissa plants can be harvested twice a year: once in the middle of June and again in August.
Check the calendar for availability.
Pricing
Starting in 2026, a visitor fee of €30 will be applied to all trips. Transportation and accommodation expenses incurred during a visit are at an individual’s expense.
Make the Most of Your Time in Bulgaria
If you’d like to enjoy a vacation while on your distillery tour, here are recommended accommodations and a proposed itinerary for your stay.
We advise securing the services of a local tour operator. For example:
• https://insight-events.bg/
• https://happytourgroup.bg/
Accommodations
You can stay anywhere you desire, but we recommend the resorts Albena (https://albena.bg/) and Sts. Constantine & Helena (https://en.visitstconstantine.bg/).
Possible Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Varna, Bulgaria, or Bucharest, Romania. Drive to Dobrich, Bulgaria.
Day 2: Relax in a luxurious resort near the Black Sea.
Day 3: Visit Esseterre, including a field and distillery tour (approximately three hours).
Day 4: Enjoy local activities. Some options are beaches, water parks, institutions like the Archeological Museum in Varna (where the oldest gold treasure in the world is located) or Aladzha Monastery (a medieval cave monastery), hikes, and more.
Day 5: Travel back to the relevant airport for the return flight.
About Esseterre
The Esseterre distillery was established by doTERRA in Dobrich, Bulgaria, in 2015 to produce Lavender and Melissa essential oils. Since opening the first distillation area in June 2016, Esseterre has continuously evolved, increasing its production capacity and number of employees.
Esseterre obtains essential oil crops from long-term partnerships with local farmers and imported raw materials like frankincense and myrrh resins. The distillery even has a dedicated production line for blue oils such as Yarrow.
Distillation occurs all year, based on harvesting seasons. The team and technical equipment are all Bulgarian. In fact, Esseterre is one of the few distilleries in the country with its own laboratory and research team.
Esseterre constantly invests in its essential oil production, including technical equipment, qualified professionals, modern laboratory facilities, and agricultural research fields.
Do you have more questions about this Leader-Led Co-Impact Sourcing option? Please email CISEvents@doterra.com with your questions.