Every season, Flamingo Estate somehow manages to outdo itself, but this Winter Box might be its most magical yet. Inspired by The Kingdom of Bhutan, the Himalayan nation known for measuring Gross National Happiness instead of GDP, this box feels like joy in tangible form.
Think of it as a gift that is part spiritual journey, part sensory indulgence, and fully Flamingo Estate. Inside you will find treasures that smell like crisp mountain air, taste like calm, and arrive looking far too beautiful to rewrap.
Happiness, But Make It Himalayan
Bhutan sits high in the eastern Himalayas, veiled in mist and myth. It is one of the only countries in the world where nature takes legal priority. The constitution requires that at least 60 percent of its land remain forested, and the people have exceeded that goal with pride. The rivers run clear, the air is pure, and the land hums with quiet reverence for the natural world.
Known as Lho Menjong, or The Southern Land of Medicinal Herbs, Bhutan is home to more than 3,000 rare and powerful botanicals. From Shilajit and Cordyceps to Rhodiola and Black Turmeric, the ingredients that grow here are as pristine as the soil they come from. Flamingo Estate spent months collaborating with local farmers and artisans to ethically source these ingredients for the Winter Box, and the result feels like opening a portal to another way of living.
So What’s Inside This Happiness Capsule
The Four Friends Temple Candles
A set of four petite candles featuring Copal, Amber, Cedarwood, and Myrrh, inspired by Bhutan’s beloved parable of friendship and harmony. Light one when you want your home to feel a little holier.
Gakyid Soap Brick
A handcrafted bar infused with Bhutanese Cypress, Narcissus, Gardenia, Sandalwood, and Pink Himalayan Sea Salt. Smells like the cleanest forest imaginable.
Hazelnut Chocolate Spread
A smooth blend of Hazelnut Butter, organic Cacao, Vanilla, Bhutanese Timur Peppercorns, and Himalayan Pink Salt. It is basically the Himalayan cousin of Nutella, but with better ingredients and a higher moral compass.
Cordyceps and Black Turmeric Honey
Pure Himalayan Honey infused with two of Bhutan’s most prized adaptogens, known to boost vitality and immunity. The kind of honey that deserves its own teaspoon ritual.
Thingney Ezay Chile Paste with Sichuan Peppercorns
A bold, spicy paste that defines Bhutanese hospitality. It brings warmth and flavor to everything it touches.
Himalayan Foothills Flower Tea
A fragrant blend of Ginger, Lemongrass, Chamomile, and Pineapple, grown by women farmers in the Drachukha Valley under the cooperative Bhutan Blossoms.
Shilajit Resin
A potent mineral-rich resin traditionally used to support energy and focus. Stir it into tea or warm milk when you want to feel grounded and powerful at the same time.
Lemongrass Room Spray
Steam distilled and hand harvested by local Bhutanese communities. Mist it on linens and instantly feel your home shift into serenity.
Prayer Flags and Wishing Ornaments
Authentic prayer flags handcrafted by students of the Choki School of Traditional Arts, paired with cotton wishing cards so you can send your hopes into the wind.
A Gift That Truly Gives Back
Each box directly supports the Choki School of Traditional Arts, Bhutan’s only institution offering free education to children from rural villages. This year, Flamingo Estate is funding tuition, room, and board for 20 students, giving them the opportunity to learn, create, and carry forward their country’s artistic legacy. Shop the Winter Box Here.
