Announcing

A trip to the Turkish Rose Harvest

May 17-27 2006

Sponsored by Scents & Scentsibility, Ltd

Sponsored by Scents and Scentsibility ltd

Come and join us on this journey to the roses of Isparta. See them with your own eyes, pick them with your own hands, and witness first hand the distillation process of the precious rose otto.

We will begin our trip in the magnificent, historic city of Istanbul by enjoying the sites for two days. There is so much to do and see there; the ancient Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, The Blue Mosque, and the underground Cistern built by Justinian when Istanbul was called Byzantium. You will see the mythic Bosphorus, which flows through the city and the fabulous covered markets of Istanbul.

From Istanbul, we will go by bus to Isparta where the legendary Rosa damascena grows and rose otto is produced throughout the area at various distillation stations. We will be welcomed by the Kinici family of the Sebat Ticaret rose plantation. During our two days there here we will participate in the harvest and rose oil production, see the world’ s largest rose absolute facility and partake of a traditional Turkish outdoor celebration. Here, there will also be demonstrations of old copper alembics and lectures given by Dr. Peter Wilde and Debbie Freund RN, on various aspects of rose history and use.

From Isparta, we will go again by bus to Antalya, visit another distillery and have a chance to relax in this lovely sea side town for a day before flying back to Istanbul and then home.

This is a rare and unique opportunity for Rose lovers, aromatherapists and any one interested in this Earth friendly industry. We will also be accompanied by Turkish citizen and Aromatherapist Jayda Uras, and Dr. Howard Freund, chemist. Most of the trip details have been worked out, we are getting this information to you before too much more time goes by, so you can make your plans.

Proposed Rose Trip Day Runner, schedule subject to change

May 17, 2006 fly to Istanbul

May 18 arrive in Istanbul, day to relax, meet fellow travelers and get acclimated. The hotel is in walking distance to many shops and historic sites.

May 19 guided group-walking tour of the old city

May 20 guided van tour of the larger area, group dinner

May 21 Bus to Isparta

May 22 visit to Sebat Rose farm, demonstrations with old-fashioned alembics

May 23 visit Sebat Rose farm, rose picking, lectures, traditional Turkish picnic

May 24 Bus to Antalya, time to visit this lovely seaside town

May 25 Visit Altes distillery, group dinner

May 26 morning short flight 1 hour 10 minute, at approx 10 am, back to Istanbul, take afternoon flights back home.

Participants will be responsible for purchasing themselves a round trip air ticket from home to Istanbul and getting them selves to our hotel in Istanbul by the 18^th of May 2006 ( the Avicenna has airport pick up service, if you let them know your flight arrival times) so that we may begin our collective trip. You may want to investigate Turkish airlines. I will fly on Turkish airlines from NY non-stop to Istanbul.

Participants will be responsible for their own hotel room charges, which will typically cost 60-80 US dollars per night depending on single or double room occupancy, and food costs, approx 30.-50. 00 US per day. We have arranged some group activities, tour guides, an interior flight and, and bus fares. The cost for each traveler will be $800.00. A $350. 00 deposit is due by March 15. 2006. The balance will be due on May 8, 2006.

Our hotel in Istanbul will be the Avicenna. http://www.avicennahotel.com. I stayed there in 1999

when I traveled to Turkey with Peter Wilde. The owners have a home in Orange New Jersey and come to the states often. They have a 3 year old daughter named April who is a US citizen. This charming hotel is in walking distance to the historic old part of Istanbul and the staff is friendly and helpful. There is a beautiful view of the Bosphorus from the top balcony. They have arranged to take our group out for a traditional Turkish kabobs dinner.

My friend Hasan Kinici, owner of the Sebat Ticaret rose farm in Isparta has made our hotel arrangements there. This small town is in the center of the rose district. We will visit the Kinici family farm, pick the roses there and see the rose otto and absolute extraction processes, view an old-fashioned alembic distillation demonstration, and will participate in a Turkish picnic and out door celebration at the Sebat farm.

Our hotel in Antalya will be the Hotel Urcu. We also stayed in this charming hotel in 1999. Again, friendly, helpful staff work here, it is walking distance to the seaside, and we were happy and comfortable there. We will visit Altes distillery while in Antalya.

Jayda Uras, my friend, aromatherapist and Turkish citizen will accompany us on this trip.

It is advised for all travelers who have not been to Turkey beforehand to read about the modern culture there and to bring clothes appropriate for this country.

It is necessary for American citizens to obtain a visa before travel to Turkey. Travel insurance is strongly recommended.

Please fill out registration form below and fax to Scents & Scentsibility, Ltd. 908 314 0013

questions? call 908 369 4537 or email debbie@fastbreak.com

Once you have made your flight arrangements please email us your arrival times and flight itineraries.

Trip group size will be limited to 20 travelers.

REGISTRATION FOR TURKISH ROSE HARVEST TRIP MAY 17-27 2006

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_______ I authorize a 350.00 trip deposit to be charged on my card by March 15, 2006,

and the balance of 450.00 will be charged on May 8^th, 2006.

Emergency contact person and number

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Scents and Scentsibility Ltd cannot be held liable for lost personal articles. All participants travel at their own risk.

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Please Fax to Scents and Scents & Scentsibility, Ltd. (ph # 908-369-4537)

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