Honey Harvest- From Frame to Bottle

Service Description

Experience the sweet rewards of beekeeping at Dry Creek Beekeeping’s Honey Harvest Festival. Join us for a hands-on adventure, where you’ll learn the intricate process of turning fresh honeycomb into delectable bottled honey. With the use of a hot knife and an extractor, you’ll be guided through the stages of honey harvesting, from uncapping the comb to straining and bottling the honey. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to get up close and personal with nature’s golden delicacy!

Cancellation Policy

All tours must be booked in advance, via the online registration system at least 24 hours before the scheduled tour time. To book on the day of the event, if the link does not work, please call 815-297-3366 to register. Beekeeping Tours Important Information: • Attendees with bee sting allergies should not come to the apiary and should consider an off-site honey tasting instead. • Location: Dry Creek Beekeeping, 489 South Clark Lane, Elizabeth, IL 61028. * Ages 6+ • ARRIVAL: Check-in onsite BEFORE tour time, 5-15 minutes early. • ONLINE WAIVER must be signed before arrival, including parents' consent for children (ages 6-17). • Weather updates will be communicated via email or phone. • Read the cancellation policy at the end. Tour Information: • Arrive no sooner than 20 minutes before tour time. • Tour includes education, hive visit, and mini honey tasting. • Minimal walking distance, provided beekeeping suit, gloves, and hood. • Closed-toed shoes required, do not wear perfume / cologne, or eat bananas before arriving (bees don’t like these scents). • Beekeeper may use a smoker; potential for a smoke odor. • Participants must be physically able, stay with the guide, no pets. • Restroom and handwashing facilities provided. • Photos allowed to be taken- must wear provided gloves (they work with a smartphone) • No drugs or alcohol allowed. Changes/Cancellations: • Email changes to drycreektoursandtastings@gmail.com up to 24 hours before tour time with booking parties' names. • Cancellation refunds: More than 72 hours = 100%, 24-72 hours = 50%, less than 24 hours = no refund. Refunds will go back on payment provided with a small fee applied by the bank that is a pass-through cost. • Private group cancellations require notice 4 days before for a full refund. Weather-related Cancellations: • If weather affects bee’s health or activity, tours may be canceled. • Option for honey tasting instead. • Customers notified via email and phone for cancellations. • Refunds provided for tours canceled by Dry Creek Beekeeping

Contact Details

• 489 South Clark Lane, Elizabeth, IL, USA

  815-297-3366

  drycreektoursandtastings@gmail.com