A Taste of Liquid Gold
Prepare for an unforgettable experience at our apiary, where you’ll truly taste the difference at this engaging honey tour experience!
Hive exploration
Suit Up and Hive Exploration
Start your adventure by putting on a full bee suit with a veil and gloves for safety.
Explore the apiary and closely observe the hive as your guide reveals the fascinating workings of a honeybee colony.
Discover the roles of the queen, workers, and drones. Observe the bees‘ complex behaviors as they perform tasks within the hive.
Begin Your Apiary Tour
Your journey begins at the hives, where you’ll suit up in full protective gear, including a bee suit, veil, and gloves. From the apiary viewing area, observe the honeybees in action—watch as they buzz busily around the hive, tending to the colony and performing their intricate dances of communication.
Honey Selection
With guidance, carefully open a hive and select frames brimming with golden honey.
Learn about the techniques used to remove bees safely and prepare frames for extraction.
Head to the honey house or extraction area, where your guide will demonstrate the honey extraction process:
Step deeper into the beekeeping process as you select a few honey-filled frames and witness the extraction process firsthand. Experience the magic of beekeeping as you sample the pure, unfiltered taste of Bee Wild Paradise Valley honey straight from the honeycomb—a truly intimate and memorable encounter with these remarkable pollinators.
Honey Extraction Process
Uncapping
Use specialized tools to gently remove the wax caps covering the honey cells.
Honey Extraction
Put the frames in a honey extractor and watch as the honey is pulled out by centrifugal force.
Bottling
Discover how raw honey is filtered to eliminate impurities while still keeping beneficial enzymes and pollen.
A Sweet Finale: Savor the Taste of Pure Honey
This unique, hands-on experience offers a rare opportunity to connect with nature and gain a deeper appreciation for the essential role bees play in our environment. Don’t miss out on this sweet adventure!
Savor the Sweetness
Enjoy a complimentary honey tasting and savor the unique flavors of locally produced honey, each reflecting the character of Paradise Valley.