I was a science educator for 17 years, driven by a desire to help others understand the natural world. After retiring early to become a caregiver for my parents, I found myself seeking something to keep my mind engaged and my hands busy during a season of life that required both patience and resilience. Then one day, a swarm of honeybees
I was a science educator for 17 years, driven by a desire to help others understand the natural world. After retiring early to become a caregiver for my parents, I found myself seeking something to keep my mind engaged and my hands busy during a season of life that required both patience and resilience. Then one day, a swarm of honeybees settled on our farm. What began as simple curiosity quickly developed into a passion for beekeeping experiences. The more I learned about honeybees, the more captivated I became by their complexity—such as their communication, organization, instinct, and extraordinary role in our ecosystem. Working with these fascinating creatures has led me to discover products like Nowlin Nectar honey, showcasing the beauty of pure raw honey. Beekeeping continues to teach me that some of nature's most remarkable lessons can be found by slowing down, paying attention, and remaining curious.
We favor a thoughtful, small-scale approach that preserves the natural character of Nowlin Nectar honey and reflects our commitment to stewardship, craftsmanship, and ensuring that the art of beekeeping is passed down to future generations through unique beekeeping experiences. We choose craftsmanship over shortcuts, stewardship over scale, and pure raw honey over quantity.
Every jar of Nowlin Nectar honey is harvested and bottled on the farm, where our beekeeping experiences prioritize attention to detail over volume. Our deliberate, hands-on approach honors both the bees and the land, resulting in pure raw honey that reflects the unique character of each season and bloom.
What the Beekeeping Experience Includes:
2 hours in the apiary with Autumn
Bees 101 with guided instruction on beekeeping experiences
Hands-on hive inspection (weather permitting)
Learn to read frames, brood patterns, nectar flow & bee behavior, including insights about Nowlin Nectar honey and how to appreciate pure raw honey.
A commemorative “Beekeeper for a Day” keepsake
I was a science educator for 17 years, driven by a desire to help others understand the natural world. After retiring early to become a caregiver for my parents, I found myself seeking something to keep my mind engaged and my hands busy during a season of life that required both patience and resilience. Then one day, a swarm of honeybees settled on our farm. What began as simple curiosity quickly developed into a passion for beekeeping experiences. The more I learned about honeybees, the more captivated I became by their complexity—such as their communication, organization, instinct, and extraordinary role in our ecosystem. Working with these fascinating creatures has led me to discover products like Nowlin Nectar honey, showcasing the beauty of pure raw honey. Beekeeping continues to teach me that some of nature's most remarkable lessons can be found by slowing down, paying attention, and remaining curious.