Just Like a Beekeeper
Step into (quite literally!) the role of a beekeeper and uncover the secrets of the bee world.Get ready ...
Step into (quite literally!) the role of a beekeeper and uncover the secrets of the bee world.
Get ready to:
- Learning about the beekeeping history of the Santuliana family;
- A stroll through the olive groves of Arco to Calaverna, the location of the permanent beehive;
- Visiting the beehive in full beekeeping gear (provided by the beekeeper: protective suit, face shield, and smoker). You'll have the chance to search for the queen in a specially opened beehive and taste honey straight from the comb;
- Getting an insight into the honey extraction workshop and learning how honey vinegar is made;
- Tasting 4 different types of honey from Trentino, Trentino honey vinegar, and a glass of mead, served with bread, a selection of cheeses, and water.
Want to join? Here’s what you need to know:
- You must wear long trousers and sturdy shoes or boots; all other equipment (beekeeper’s suit or smock, gloves, hive tool, smoker) will be provided
- You must not have allergies or intolerances to bee stings, bee venom or hive products
- Children are welcome, as long as they’re at least 5 years old
This experience is not suitable for people with motor, visual or hearing impairments.