Unique Experiences
Advanced Beekeeping Workshop with Honey and Wine Tasting for Two in Livermore
- Item Number
- 109
- Estimated Value
- 160 USD
- Sold
- 130 USD to kgff4fa14
- Number of Bids
- 14 - Bid History
Item Description
Advanced Beekeeping Workshop
Total time for event is approximately 4 hours :
1) one hour class and equipment observation,
2) one hour for lunch and tastings,
3) two hours of working amongst 20+ full beehives.
Participants will be required to bring their own pair of garden gloves and must sign a waiver. Long sleeve shirts in either white or very light colors, and pants are required as well. We will provide a hood and veil; remember we will be working amongst 20 beehives in the beeyard !!!
Key lessons will include: 1) how to open hive, 2) how to check that the queen is laying properly, 3) how to observe the inner workings of the colony to determine if hive is in need of any assistance. Participants will also be exposed to how to pull frames of honey, and to view the uncapping and honey extraction equipment.
After a short review of advanced beekeeping and lunch, participants will then be able to sample a variety of wines and honeys (including : Black Sage, Orange Blossom, Blackberry, Wildflower, Alfalfa, Clover and Buckwheat varietals).
LUNCH WILL "BEE" PROVIDED!
Apiary Location will be :
El Sol Winery
8626 Lupin Way
Livermore, CA
(925) 437-2066
Item Special Note
Winning bidder to schedule their adventure with Ed Zawada: ed@gerardzhoneybees.com
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