Learn Beekeeping
We're excited about bees, and you should 'bee' too! That's why we're happy to share our beekeeping knowledge and experience with kids and adults alike whenever we can.
Education Events
We make ourselves available for schools, day cares, youth groups and other events in and around Loudoun County. Learn about the importance of the honey bee in our ecosystem and the many challenges they are now facing. We can explain the honey bee life cycle, their social structure inside the hive, and all of the components that make up a beehive. From flower to your local farmer's market, we'll teach you how beekeepers care for our bees, how honey is made and how we extract and bottle it for our customers.
We'll bring along all of the tools of the trade, including veils, smokers and hive tools, as well as an educational hive we can explore together. (bees not included)
If you're hosting an upcoming event, please reach out below and let us know!
Visit The Bee Yard
Ever wonder what it’s like to be a beekeeper? Come visit us in the apiary and find out! Send us a message below and we’ll be happy to schedule a time when you can watch us work and see the bees first hand. It’s a great way to experience beekeeping up close and personal and see if it’s something you’d like to try in your own back yard. You can also take a peek inside our honey house to learn how we extract, store, bottle and label our honey for customers.
We’ve got plenty of extra bee suits and veils to accommodate individuals and small groups.
Beekeeping Classes
Loudoun Honey is an active member of the Loudoun Beekeepers Association, which offers a terrific Beginner Beekeeping Course which begins every January. The course a great way to get introduced to honey bees and be ready to have a hive of your own. The course includes a hands-on field day, assistance purchasing your bees, and even offers a mentor to help you throughout your first season.
Visit loudounbee.org for more information.
Learn More
If you have a question about honey bees, becoming a beekeeper or you’re hosting an educational event, we’d love to hear from you!
Please drop us a note here and we’ll get back to you shortly.