Kmetija
Gaia
(Gaia family farm)
Organic, traditional apple juice, vinegar, and herbal products from tall-trunk meadow orchards on the hills of Tolsti vrh pri Mislinji, Slovenia
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Apple Juice
Apple Juice
We press our apple juice in small batches each fall from a diverse selection of heirloom varieties grown in our tall-trunk meadow orchards. The juice is minimally processed to preserve its flavor and nutritional content, which, together with the richness and character of the heirloom apples, gives our juice a depth of flavor and body not found in commercial products.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple Cider Vinegar
Our production of apple cider vinegar goes hand in hand with the pressing of apple juice each fall—we make our vinegar from the pulp and residual juice left over from the pressing process. Our vinegar is special in that we use apple pulp as a primary raw ingredient (most vinegars use pure juice). Together with the heirloom varieties' vibrant flavor and a slow fermentation all winter long, this gives our vinegar a smoothness, gentleness, and complexity not found in conventional vinegar made only from fermented apple juice.
St. John's Wort Oil
St. John's Wort Oil
Saint John's Wort oil is an herbal product made by infusing the flowers of the Saint John's Wort plant in a carrier oil, traditionally used in Slovenia to heal skin relieve joint and nerve pain. We make our oil from St. John's Wort flowers hand-picked from meadows on our mountain pastures and steeped in organic extra-virgin olive oil.
Heirloom varieties on the farm
We are proud to grow a number of interesting heirloom varieties of apples, pears, and other fruit not typically found in stores or commercial orchards. Here is a gallery, with images and descriptions, of the apple and pear varieties on our farm that we have positively identified.
About us
We are a small farm and family business in Slovenia's Koroška region, specializing in traditional apple juice, apple cider vinegar, and herbal products from our traditional tall-trunk meadow orchards. We follow organic farming principles, use non-commercial heirloom varieties, and prioritize small-scale, hands-on production to create quality products with excellent flavor.