Discover the secrets of the Beekeeper or the Beeswax candle maker with one of our half day experiences. Alternatively why not combine the two for a full days experience package!
Half Day Beekeeping Experience
Availability
• Experiences operate on limited weekends between April and October • Morning or afternoon sessions are offered • All dates are subject to availability and weather conditions |
What's Included
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Welcome to our Beekeeping Experience Day! This is an opportunity for you to learn about the fascinating world of bees and the role they play in our ecosystem. You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to be a beekeeper, including hands-on experience with live bees.
During this experience, you'll learn about the biology of bees, the life cycle of the bees and what happens inside their beehive. You'll see a live beehive and learn about the different components of a colony, including the queen, workers, and drones. You'll also get to witness the intricate process of bee communication and how they work together to gather nectar and make honey.
We'll provide you with all the necessary gear, including a bee suit and gloves, so you can feel comfortable and safe while interacting with the bees. Our experienced beekeeper will guide you through the process and answer any questions you may have.
In addition to hands-on experience with live bees, you'll also learn about the importance of honeybees and their role in pollination. You'll discover how to make your own garden more bee-friendly and learn about the challenges facing bee populations today. There will also be a chance to taste our local honey!
By the end of the experience, you'll have a new appreciation for bees and the role they play in our ecosystem. We're confident that you'll leave with a deeper understanding of the importance of honeybees and a new skill set that you can put to use in your own garden. So, come join us and let's learn about bees together!
During this experience, you'll learn about the biology of bees, the life cycle of the bees and what happens inside their beehive. You'll see a live beehive and learn about the different components of a colony, including the queen, workers, and drones. You'll also get to witness the intricate process of bee communication and how they work together to gather nectar and make honey.
We'll provide you with all the necessary gear, including a bee suit and gloves, so you can feel comfortable and safe while interacting with the bees. Our experienced beekeeper will guide you through the process and answer any questions you may have.
In addition to hands-on experience with live bees, you'll also learn about the importance of honeybees and their role in pollination. You'll discover how to make your own garden more bee-friendly and learn about the challenges facing bee populations today. There will also be a chance to taste our local honey!
By the end of the experience, you'll have a new appreciation for bees and the role they play in our ecosystem. We're confident that you'll leave with a deeper understanding of the importance of honeybees and a new skill set that you can put to use in your own garden. So, come join us and let's learn about bees together!
Available Dates
18th May 2024 closed 19th June 2024 closed 29th June 2024 closed 13th July 2024 closed 17th August 2024 closed 31st August 2024 spaces More dates to be announced, contact me if there is a date you have in mind |
Half Day beeswax candle making Experience
Availability
• Experiences operate on limited weekends throughout the year • Morning or afternoon sessions are offered • All dates are subject to availability and weather conditions |
What's Included
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Welcome to our Beeswax Candle Making Experience! This is an opportunity for you to immerse yourself in the art of candle making and learn how to create your very own natural, handmade candles. You'll discover the magic of beeswax and how to transform it into beautiful, unique candles that you can take home with you.
During this experience, you'll get a hands-on demonstration of the candle making process, from melting the beeswax to pouring it into moulds. You'll have the chance to create your own candles.
There will also be a chance to taste our local honey!
By the end of the experience, you'll have a new skill set and a beautiful, handmade candle to take home with you. We're confident that you'll leave feeling inspired and motivated to continue exploring the art of candle making. So, come join us and let's get started!
During this experience, you'll get a hands-on demonstration of the candle making process, from melting the beeswax to pouring it into moulds. You'll have the chance to create your own candles.
There will also be a chance to taste our local honey!
By the end of the experience, you'll have a new skill set and a beautiful, handmade candle to take home with you. We're confident that you'll leave feeling inspired and motivated to continue exploring the art of candle making. So, come join us and let's get started!