Beekeeping Experiences


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Guests opening up a beehive

RESIDENTIAL OR DAY-VISIT COURSES & EXPERIENCES

BOOKING ESSENTIAL AS PLACES ARE LIMITED FOR EACH EXPERIENCE

Our beekeeping experiences continually evolve based on new research and our own experiences each year and 2024 is no different.  We've included more practical sessions and an insight into the increasingly popular approach of "natural beekeeping".  Our introduction to the Asiatic Hornet workshops seem more than relevant than ever as the spread of this invasive predator grows across France and into the surrounding countries.

All of our beekeeping experiences are designed to give you an insight into the world of bees and what it takes to keep them.  We hold organised, fun discussions and include lots of practical, hands-on sessions so you get to see and feel first-hand what beekeeping is like.  We look at lots of areas including: the bees themselves, their importance to our ecosystem, hives, honey and the creepy crawlies that make a bee's life tough.

You can join us for short or longer residential breaks or just attend the learning sessions of the programmes as a day-visitor.  You can even buy a gift voucher for a special couple or for any individual session so there really is something for everyone who is interested in these fascinating creatures or who wants to start out keeping bees.  Places are limited to ensure maximum time with the bees along with their comfort and safety.

Residential beekeeping experiences and courses

3-DAY RESIDENTIAL COURSE
What's included:
  • 4 half-day sessions of beekeeping learning and activity
  • 1 afternoon on the first day, 1 full day and 1 morning to finish
  • 2-nights stay including 3-course dinner, drinks, lunch & breakfast
  • Afternoons and evenings at leisure for you to enjoy Confolens and the surrounding area
  • All safety equipment and tools

Price: 400 €

5-DAY RESIDENTIAL COURSE
What's included:
  • Everything in the 3-day experience plus one more session to explore the bees in greater depth
  • Real beekeeping jobs at the hive
  • 5 half-days to give a more relaxed pace and time to consider
  • Optional candle-making workshop
  • 4-nights stay including 3-course dinner, drinks, lunch & breakfast

Price: 600 €

BUILD YOUR OWN EXPERIENCE
Group fun
Your special event!

If you would like to create your own, personalised event for, say a birthday or wedding, get in touch directly and we'll work with you to plan a truly memorable beekeeping break.

We've even run team-building events so the only limit is your imagination.

Get in touch for prices



ASIATIC HORNET EXPERIENCES

3-day Asiatic hornet experience

Asian Hornet in hand
This invasive predator is now well-established in France and could be heading to the UK. If you want to know more about the Asiatic (or Asian) Hornet and see first hand what we do to combat the problem, this 3-day event is for you.
  • 3-4 hours each day
  • Includes trap-making
  • All equipment provided for hive time
  • 2-nights stay including 3-course dinner, drinks, lunch & breakfast
  • Residential and day-visit options available

PRICE: €400 RESIDENTIAL / €195 day-visit

asiatic hornet taster session

Hornet Muzzles on the hive
If you can't find the time for 3 days or just want a short introduction to the Asian (or Asiatic) Hornet and how it impacts on our bees here in France, come on this shorter, taster session
  • 3.5-4 hours afternoon session
  • An overview of the hornet and its behaviour
  • All equipment provided to get up to the hives and observe the hornets
  • The most common things we can do to protect our bees
  • Refreshments included

PRICE: €35



Non-residential beekeeping experiences and training

3-DAY COURSE
What's included:
  • All the coaching and practical sessions from the residential package
  • Lunch on the full day

Price: 175 €

5-HALF-DAY COURSE
What's included:
  • All the coaching and practical sessions from the residential package
  • Honey tasting and all refreshments throughout

Price: 210 €

BEEKEEPING TASTER
What's included:
  • Fun chat and practical activities from 1-4pm
  • More info and dates  during Spring / Summer
  • All equipment and refreshments
  • Honey tasting!

Price: 30 €

COUPLE'S EXPERIENCE
What's included:
  • A bespoke, 3-4 hour taster session for a maximum of 2 couples
  • 3-course dinner including aperitifs and wine

Price: 110 €



Beeswax workshops

Beeswax workshops
What's included?

Each session runs from 1-4pm (ish) and includes discussions around making candles with beeswax, demonstrations and lots of hands-on sessions for attendees to make their own creations.

PRICE: €40 per person, group discounts available


childreN AT 13 BEES

We are happy to have young people as guests but realistically, bees are wild animals and as such aren't always predictable.  Your safety (and that of the bees) is of paramount importance which is why we set a lower age limit of 12 for guests.  This is defined by both our experience and the available sizes of trustworthy beesuits.  Please get in touch if you would like to discuss suitability.
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