Honey Harvest- From Frame to Bottle
Learn how to harvest honey and go home with a bottle of your own!
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
Important Beekeeping Tour Information: - Attendees with bee sting allergies should avoid the tour and consider a honey tasting instead. - Location: Dry Creek Beekeeping, 489 South Clark Lane, Elizabeth, IL 61028. - Check-in onsite BEFORE tour time, 5-15 minutes early. - Hold Harmless Waiver must be signed before arrival, including parental consent for children - Weather updates will be communicated via email or phone. Tour Notes of Importance: - Beekeeping tour includes education, hive visit, and mini honey tasting. - Minimal walking distance, provided beekeeping suit, gloves, and hood must be worn at all times. - Closed-toed shoes required, boots that cover ankles are recommended. - Do not wear perfume / cologne or eat bananas before arriving. - Beekeeper may use a smoker if needed that could result in a smoke odor (not typically needed) - Participants must be physically able. Stay with the guide and no pets allowed. - Restroom and handwashing facilities provided. - Photos allowed to be taken- must wear provided gloves (they work with a smartphone) - No drugs or alcohol allowed and not allowed on the tour if under the influence. 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 conditions affect the 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