RED BEE Talk, Tours and Honey Tastings events are opportunities for visitors to visit a working apiary and experience honey at its source. Beekeeper and Honey Sommelier, Marina will treat guest to a tour of her Red Bee Apiary then gather at farmhouse style tables to taste and evaluate artisanal honeys. Guest will learn how honeybees make this liquid gold we call honey, how location and nectar source determines a honeys color and flavor and how honey is harvested and extracted from the hive. Participants will be encouraged to engage their curiosity through discussions while learning about the many types and styles of unique nectar sources. Each menu is a carefully orchestrated "Tasting Flight" of seven single-origin local honeys and seven perfectly paired with seasonal accompaniments; locally and estate produced- cheese, fruit, chocolate, olive oils, nuts, bread, spices or herbs.
Marina will take guest through the sensory analysis of tasting and evaluating the honeys based upon the Honey Sommelier chapters of her book HONEYBEE Lessons from an Accidental Beekeeper. Guest will record their tasting impressions on the Honey Tasting score sheet based upon aroma, color, flavor, taste and pairings. This is truly the Art of Honey appreciation.
Talk, Tours and Honey Tastings events last 90 minutes, including Q&A and a book signing afterwards. All guest will receive a signed copy of Marina's book HONEYBEE included in the price. A twenty minute champagne reception to welcome guest can be included before the event. Guest are limited to 30. Since these events are outside, guest are encouraged to set a rain date to reserve their place on our calendar.
Honey Tastings at your venue require tables, chairs, kitchen work space and volunteers to help set up, serve and clean up. Host are responsible for travel and accommodations for Marina.
Sponsorship opportunities exist for local artisanal producers to donate their products for the event in turn they will receive publicity and a listing in the Honey Tasting Guide provided for each guest.
Marina is also available for tastings and consultations for restaurants and chefs to assist with menu pairings.
Sign Up Now! for our next Tour, Talk and Honey Tasting Workshop at Red Bee Apiary
Cost is $35.00 per guest.
RSVP and pre-payment is required to reserve your spot. Click "Add to Cart" to Reserve your seat!
***All guest will receive a signed copy of Marina's book HONEYBEE included in the price.
Where: Red Bee ® Apiary and Gardens, Weston, CT MAP QUEST Getting Here:
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Airports:
Hartford, CT; LaGuardia or JFK both in NY
*Please Note: Refunds will not be available! If for any reason you cannot attend the workshop or the designated rain date after you have reserved and paid, you are welcomed to attend any other tasting event at Red Bee Apiary throughout the summer provided we receive at least 48 hours notice of cancellation. If we do not receive your cancellation, we will expect that you are coming and set a place for you. Please let us know if you have conflicts as soon as possible so that we may accommodate you.
Visitors to Red Bee Apiary will be required to sign a standard liability waiver to cover the cost of insurance while spending time on the property.
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Sunday, May 27, 1-3 pm - East Coast Honey - $35.00 A Taste of East Coast Terroir. Local Honey from Red Bee Apiary's perspective.
Sweet and buttery blueberry blossom, dark rich tulip poplar, grassy alfalfa, distinctive inkberry and fragrant goldenrod a few favorites.
All guest will receive a signed copy of Marina's book HONEYBEE included in the price. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sunday, June 10, 1-3 pm - East Coast Honey - $35.00 A Taste of East Coast Terroir. Local Honey from Red Bee Apiary's perspective.
Sweet and buttery blueberry blossom, dark rich tulip poplar, grassy alfalfa, distinctive inkberry and fragrant goldenrod a few favorites.
All guest will receive a signed copy of Marina's book HONEYBEE included in the price. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sunday, June 17, 1-3 pm - /Ger - Nis Culinary Center of Brooklyn Sponsors - $75.00 Talk, Tour and Honey Tasting focus on Honey producing Plants for
Event takes place at RED BEE Apiary, Weston, CT
Saturday, June 23, 1-3 pm /Slow Food Metro North Sponsors - $35.00 Join us for a a celebration of our culinary heritage.
We will be tasting 5 Endangered Honeys designated by The Ark of Taste.
We'll make Carlo Petrini proud as we learn how to speak the language of honey in Italian.
Open to Slow Food members only! -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sunday, July 1, 1-3 pm - Greek Honey - $35.00 Learn about the Honey from one of the Ancient Honey Cultures.
Camphorous thyme, forest pine and fir, healing chamomile all Mediterranean treasures.
Greek yogurt pairings will dazzle your taste buds.
All guest will receive a signed copy of Marina's book HONEYBEE included in the price. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sunday, July 8, 1-3 pm - Exotic and Rare Honey - $35.00 Not for the Faint of Heart, Not all Honey is Sweet!
Smokey Africans, bitter cherries from Italy, medicinal manuka and leatherwood from the land down under, rubbery Ulmo from Chile and ayurvedic honey from India.
All guest will receive a signed copy of Marina's book HONEYBEE included in the price. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sunday, July 22, 1-3 pm - Honey and Olive Oil - $35.00 Honey and Artisan Olive Oil
Marina pairs up with Alina Lawrence of Olivette purveyor of the delectable olive store in Darien, CT
All guest will receive a signed copy of Marina's book HONEYBEE and a sample bottle of olive oil included in the price. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sunday, July 29, 1-3 pm - Local East Coast Honey - $35.00 Local Honey from Red Bee Apiary's perspective. A Taste of East Coast Terroir.
Sweet and buttery blueberry blossom, dark rich tulip poplar, grassy alfalfa and fragrant goldenrod a few favorites.
All guest will receive a signed copy of Marina's book HONEYBEE included in the price. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
