Apiary Experience

Join The Orchard Inn for an exciting new Apiary Experience this spring! WeÕre partnering with Sandy Bee Mine for a Honey Tasting and tour of homegrown honey bee colonies.

Throughout the day, you will experience a curated honey-tasting session, food pairing, and charcuterie lunch with a complimentary glass of wine or beer, presented by NewmanÕs Restaurant. Sample a variety of honeys and hone your tasting skills with a sensory analysis, unraveling the unique flavor profile of each variety.

Get suited up in a full suit and take a guided tour of the bee colonies. With a seasoned beekeeper leading the way, youÕll gain firsthand insights into the life inside a honeybee colony. During your up-close Ñ but safe Ñ encounter with the pollinators, you will get to hold frames, spot the queen, and inspect hives.

This will be a 3-4 hour interactive experience which includes the charcuterie lunch, Complimentary glass of wine or beer, honey tasting and visit to the bee colonies on property for $125 per person.