Bee Keeping Experience & Afternoon Tea

Get ready to step into the buzzing world of beekeeping with our hands-on Beekeeping Experience Workshop & Afternoon Tea at Retreat East, set beside our very own beehives! This unforgettable session includes a warm welcome and safety briefing, followed by fascinating insights into bee biology, hive life, honey production, and their vital role in our ecosystem. You’ll suit up in protective gear, get up close with the hive, and learn how we harvest and use natural bee products. After your adventure, unwind with a delicious afternoon tea and take home a jar of our homegrown honey as a sweet souvenir. Please wear trousers and closed-toe shoes, avoid strong perfumes, and note that this activity isn't suitable for those with bee allergies. Let the bees inspire you!

14th June at 10am (Max 9 guests)
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Details

  • A typical session will include: 🐝 Welcome & Introduction - Meet the Bees! 🐝 Bee Biology & Fascinating Facts – Learn about honeybee anatomy, their complex social structure, and incredible foraging and honey-making behaviour. 🐝 The Bee Life Cycle – Discover the various stages of bee development and the different roles they perform inside the hive. 🐝 Bee Products & Their Uses – Explore the range of natural resources produced within a hive and how we use them in daily life. 🐝 The Importance of Honeybees – Understand their vital role in our ecosystem and what we can do to support them. 🐝 Q&A Session – Ask any buzzing questions and deepen your understanding of the world of bees. As a sweet treat, all participants will receive a jar of our very own Retreat East honey to take home.Book Now

Itinerary

  • 14th June at 10am

Pricing

    • Price Per Person
    • £75

Extras

  • Good to Know: Guests must wear trousers and closed-toed shoes. We provide protective tunics and veils in a variety of sizes to ensure your safety. Please avoid wearing strong perfumes – bees have an incredible sense of smell (50x stronger than dogs!). If you have a known bee allergy, we kindly ask you not to participate in this activity for your own safety.