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The Persimmon Farm

Join us on a romantic adventure spiced with ancient fragrances. Visit the Persimmon, Mor and Frankincense plantations and see how the glory of the distant past is being resurrected.

Today, Persimmon farms near Kibbutz Almog, grow the world’s largest Persimmon plantation, as well as an experimental plantation of Frankincense trees, and Moringa trees. In addition, the farm has a rare and unique collection of dozens of species of Mor and Frankincense trees, incense plants used in the ancient Temple, biblical perfume-plants and dozens of species of perfume and healing plants and trees, and other desert flora.
You are invited to become acquainted with the biblical Persimmon shrub, to meet the Mor and Frankincense trees, to smell the desert perfume-plants, to sip a special infusion, to light aromatic incense, to become intoxicated by the fragrance of ancient perfumes and discover a lifetime’s achievement – a romantic, innocent dream that is coming true.

*Tours of the farm are by appointment only (Guy- 052-4498200) in groups of 20 or more participants.

*The tour takes approximately one, to one and a half hours, and includes a specially brewed infusion.

*An workshop on ancient cosmetics can also be conducted. The workshop takes approximately one and a half, to two hours, and upon completion, each participant will receive a natural preparation of ancient cosmetics that we will formulate together.

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  • Outdoor activities
  • Suitable alone
  • Suitable for couples
  • Suitable for families / children
  • Suitable for Groups

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Email|[email protected] Address|

Kibbutz Almog
Phone|052-4498200
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Sunday-Friday, to be coordinated in advance.

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  • What can visitors experience at the Persimmon Farm?

    Visitors can explore the world's largest Persimmon plantation, see rare Mor and Frankincense trees, smell biblical perfume-plants, sip a specially brewed infusion, light aromatic incense, and learn about ancient perfumes and cosmetics.

  • Who is this activity suitable for?

    The farm is suitable for individuals, couples, families with children, and groups, and it takes place outdoors.

  • How long does the farm tour take?

    The tour takes approximately one to one and a half hours and includes a specially brewed infusion.

  • Is advance booking required?

    Yes, tours must be arranged in advance by appointment only, by contacting Guy at 052-4498200.

  • Is there a minimum group size for tours?

    Yes, tours are conducted for groups of 20 or more participants.

  • Is there a special workshop available at the farm?

    Yes, an ancient cosmetics workshop can be conducted, lasting approximately one and a half to two hours, where each participant formulates and receives a natural ancient cosmetics preparation.

  • What kind of plants can be seen at the farm?

    The farm features Persimmon, Mor and Frankincense plantations, Moringa trees, biblical perfume-plants, incense plants used in the ancient Temple, and other desert flora.
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