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Bowral Beekeeping runs the highest ranked Australian experience on the AirBNB platform. We are a unique agritourism business based around beekeeping. We have a major site in the Southern Highlands and a large rooftop apiary in the heart of Potts Point in Sydneys Eastern Suburbs. We also provide 1:1 mentoring, corporate team building & gourmet food experiences. Hamish is a flow hive ambassador & can help with establishing your first hive or maintaining your current one.
Tasting kit? We keep getting asked for a boxed hamper kind of thing. I found these boxes which fit 4x of our mini jars perfectly. Not sure if they’ll work but I’ll put them on the stall tomorrow at Tulip Time Southern Highlands and let you know how they go.
Yay! Tulip Time Southern Highlands is ON! Magnificent displays and lots of interesting stallholders. Every day took the 30th September. 9-3pm, free entry for locals.
Tulip Time! It’s on! We’re setting up this afternoon for a wonderful 18x days of all things tulips, springtime and cool climate gardens. The tulips are magnificent, congratulations to the garden team at Wingecarribee Shire Council and the Tulip Time Southern Highlands committee. More photos this afternoon when we’ve set up.
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Blossom watch! Every year on the Cherry Tree Walk there is only a few days in which the cherry blossoms are at a peak. My apiary is just near these beautiful trees, so every day I’ll post a quick video and let people know when they’re perfect. One year there was literally a few hours on one day that they were perfect before the dreaded wind came up and shredded everything. It’s also a great thing as a beekeeper as my bees are making Cherry honey!
Vale Denis Garbutt . Denis was a mate through beekeeping. We first met on an advanced beekeeping course where he promptly started helping out our lecturer Harvey and mentoring some of the less experienced participants. We became friends and we worked together on many tourism groups. He was patient, highly experienced and always interested in a chat, sharing his great depth of knowledge and latest ideas and approaches. There will be a memorial service on Monday 12th August 2024 commencing at 11:00am. Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 15 Church Street Bundanoon. Followed by a wake at the Bundanoon Club at 1230.
The link to the funeral directors notice is https://beavansfunerals.com.au/notices-live-stream/client/?nid=ce4f9ec1-a969-45b3-865d-1f4e99014975&t=service-details
A lovely profile! Thanks Guys!
Hamish Ta-mé, the man behind Bowral Beekeeping, got his first bees at high school and never looked back - keeping bees on and off ever since. 🐝🍯🙌
Bowral Beekeeping got its start when Hamish lost his corporate job during the pandemic.
“It was a simple and organic transition,” he says “It started with my neighbours and friends asking to look at my hives in the backyard. I then bought a few extra suits and listed it on an experiences website. Within a year, ‘AirBeenN Bee' was Australia’s top ranked experience, and the rest is history.
Bowral Beekeeping now employs more than seven staff who run agritourism experiences, workshops and tours of the working apiary (honey farm).
Once a year Bowral Beekeeping run a festival called Honeyland - a celebration of honey, bees and beekeeping with free talks, honey tasting, equipment demonstrations and around 20 local stallholders.
“Regional NSW is such a dynamic and exciting place to live and work.” Hamish says. “Here in Bowral we’ve got a wonderful mix of natural beauty, alongside amazing food and wine options, great arts and culture and a genuine sense of community.”
“You can literally go from drinking coffee with some mates from bookclub in a funky cafe and then be in farmland, alongside a river or in the bush in under 15 minutes.”
Tulip Time Southern Highlands preparation. I’ve been thinking of a new way of presenting our honeys for the upcoming Tulip Time festival. I’m thinking about black pvc tablecloths, with these planks presenting the honeys. A few trips to for timber and varnish. Also lots of inspo from the recent Bridgerton events in Bowral with their extensive floral displays. We’ll keep you posted!
DogLand! 🐶🐩🐕🦺🐕 At this Saturday's HoneyLand (20th July) dogs are more than welcome! We even have prizes! Most personality.👩🎤 Best Dressed. 💃 We will have a "phodographer" on site to snap your furry friend 📸 and to judge the winners. 🏆 Prizes are from our good friends who will have a stall on the day.
Woohoo! Things are starting to get buzzy behind the scenes as we prepare for HoneyLand (pt2) on Saturday (20th 9-3pm). We now have 19x (!!!) stalls confirmed for the day. They are all local makers, crafters, foodies and more. We welcome the opportunity to build collaborations, connections, and shared excitement. On the day we'll have talks on the hour about various beekeeping topics. firepits, warmed spiced mead (+ a paid workshop on mead making). A mass, guided honey tasting, a significant prize from Flow Hive for the beekeepers out there and so much more. It is a free (ticketed) DOG FRIENDLY event. We all look forward to seeing you. Studio Jones Mittagong The Valerie Van Strawberrydesignco V-Creative Macrame Fungi Co Heal You Handmade by Chanice .club Strawberry Tree Art Studio N**e Pets
Tickets here https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/bowral-beekeeping-31995959815
Flow Hive Caddy winner! As part of our 2x day HoneyLand event our very generous sponsor Flow Hive provided TWO caddies to give away during the Flow Hive Beekeeping talks. Beekeeper Annie from Wollongong came up to listen to the various talks and won the first of these caddies. The second caddy will be given away on Saturday 20th July during the scheduled talks at the second iteration of HoneyLand. We’d love to have you along. There’ll be honey tastings, hot spiced mead, talks, fire pits, coffee van and another 20x (!!) stall holders! Link for the free tickets below.
HoneyLand! The first part of our two-day honey festival was so much fun! Thank you to everyone who came along and contributed their energy and enthusiasm. The spiced MEAD stall was particularly popular along with visits to our other stall holders, coffee van and food truck. The second part of the festival is on Saturday 20th July and runs from 9-3pm. There will be EVEN MORE stalls, swedish fire logs, a MASS HONEY TASTING and more giveaways from our friends at Hive . Tickets are free, children and dogs are welcome and we look forward to another day celebrating all things Honey, Bees and Beekeeping. Get in touch for any enquiries.
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HoneyLand, Saturday 6th July. So excited, the marquees are going up and just had a delivery of Flow Hives that will be available to purchase on the day. AND very happy to announce that Flow Hive have donated two of their caddies! They will be the prizes given out during the beekeeping talks on each of the events, Saturday 6th and 20th July. There are a handful of free tickets available for the event tomorrow. Jump on the link for all the details. There will be fire pits to keep you toasty, warm spiced mead, a coffee van, food truck and ten stallholders including the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development NSW Biosecurity who are giving a talk on varroa. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/bowral-beekeeping-31995959815
So excited about the upcoming HoneyLand festival! We have opened up the event to other, like-minded small businesses and now have around 8x stallholders confirmed for Saturday. We have Penny Rose, .jones.mittagong Strawberrydesignco V-Creative Macrame Strawberry Tree Art Studio, Loaded Creations By Bec, and Savvy Shotz Coffee! https://www.facebook.com/share/3gLnNj7HFW2KMh3W
HoneyLand Stallholders. We’re having our annual honey festival on the 6th and 20th July in Bowral. If you wanted to set up a stall we’re totally open to collaborations. Food, coffee, bread, nursery, craft etc etc. No cost, just bring a trestle table and marquee. Happy to support emerging businesses. Last year we had around 300x people per day. I suspect it will be more this year. Drop me a PM or call for a chat. Hamish 0428294569
I got a dunny delivered. It’s interesting the things that you get excited about in small business. Today after lots of planning, and saving, I finally had delivered an accessible toilet. Up to this point we’ve had a simple port-a-potty which has been OK, but I also totally understand that this excluded people with mobility issues. It’s not always just people with wheelchairs that we need to cater to but someone with a stick, a walker or someone who needs a bit more space. For my business this is a big step. It means that I can finally offer for people who have mobility issues an accessible bathroom so that they can easily visit our lovely apiary and take part in our workshops and experiences! It is just a dunny, but it represents far more to me and makes me so happy.
Tulip Time 2024. Very excited to have been selected to participate as a stallholder at the 2024 Tulip Time Southern Highlands festival. Dates are 12th - 30th September. Last year was so much fun with great conversations and an opportunity to share the story of these amazing pollinators. And of course for people to taste some delicious honey!!
Free entry just announced for the The Robertson Potato Festival! Pop in, check out a Flow Hive and all taste some honey!
POTATO FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES FREE ENTRY ONSITE
While we can't control the weather, we can certainly make the most of it. Despite the rainy conditions, we're thrilled to offer FREE admission to everyone who joins us today, and we instead will give you the opportunity to donate to the Rural Fire Brigade.
We understand the challenges our exhibitors and entertainers face with this unpredictable weather and to many festivals have simply shut down. That's why we've made the unprecedented decision to forego all gate income, allowing everyone to enjoy a day of fun without worrying about entry fees.
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to experience a fantastic lineup of entertainment, featuring renowned personalities like Julie Goodwin, Stefano Marvello, The Flying Seaman, and the iconic Australian band Dragon. Plus, don't miss the excitement of the hessian competition on the field at 3pm, with a backup plan for indoor judging if the weather doesn't cooperate.
By attending today, you're not only supporting local businesses and artists but also contributing to a great cause by donating to the Rural Fire Brigade. Yesterday, despite the rain, people were dancing on the field! So throw on some gum boots, grab your rain jacket – and perform any sun-dance you know.
Onsite parking will be limited in order to protect the Robertson Showgrounds and remind everyone to use the FREE shuttle bus running up from town, which stops at the Soccer Fields, and the Big Potato between 10am and 4pm.
Join us from 10 am to 4pm, and remember to park in town and use the shuttle service. Let's come together as a community, have a blast, and make a difference. See you there!
Come see us at the Robertson Potato Festival SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 10-4pm, we have three new varieties of honey, honeycomb and our beautiful beeswax candles. Come support a wonderful family event that is flourishing during the damp weather.
Fungi photos. Has anyone else been getting some weird fungi popping up? This is in my apiary in Bowral. Post your photos!
Bees and w**d. It’s a question I’m often asked, “if I have my bees near a marijaunah plantation will I get high if I eat the honey?” Very happy to find a conclusive answer for you ask from my friends at The Best Bees Company. Read on for all the facts! https://bestbees.com/2024/04/17/bees-and-w**d/ **dbees
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Tulips after dark is so pretty! There’s bands, booze and bouquets… and spiced mead.. Tulip Time Southern Highlands
Tasting kit? We keep getting asked for a boxed hamper kind of thing. I found these boxes which fit 4x of our mini jars perfectly. Not sure if they’ll work but I’ll put them on the stall tomorrow at Tulip Time Southern Highlands and let you know how they go.
Feel like a drive to the countryside? We have a stall at Tulip Time Southern Highlands where you can taste our honeys, check out a Flow Hive and find out how to get started in beekeeping. #destinationnsw #feelnsw #Souther #destination #FeelNSW #destinationnswtourism #southernhighlandsliving #southerhighlands #southernhighlands #highlands #visitnsw #southernhighlandsnsw #nsw
Flowers are everywhere in the Southern Highlands at the moment! I’m walking into Bowral for the annual Tulip Time Southern Highlands festival where we’ve got a honey stall. Pop in and say hi! #destinationnsw #feelnsw #Souther #destination #FeelNSW #destinationnswtourism #southernhighlandsliving #southerhighlands #southernhighlands #highlands #visitnsw #southernhighlandsnsw #nsw #sustainability #winzero #savethebees #buynothing #visitnsw
Yay! Tulip Time Southern Highlands is ON! Magnificent displays and lots of interesting stallholders. Every day took the 30th September. 9-3pm, free entry for locals. #destinationnsw #feelnsw #Souther #destination #FeelNSW #destinationnswtourism #southernhighlandsliving #southerhighlands #southernhighlands #highlands #visitnsw #southernhighlandsnsw #nsw #sustainability #winzero #savethebees #buynothing #bowralbeekeeping #beekeepinglife #birdsandthebees #bowralbees #beekeepersofinstagram #apismellifera #flowhivebees #honeybees #flowhivebeekeeping #southernhighlands #supernuc
Tulip Time! It’s on! We’re setting up this afternoon for a wonderful 18x days of all things tulips, springtime and cool climate gardens. The tulips are magnificent, congratulations to the garden team at Wingecarribee Shire Council and the Tulip Time Southern Highlands committee. More photos this afternoon when we’ve set up. @destinationnsw @airbnb @airbnbexperiences @visitnsw @tuliptimeSH @sydneysurroundssouth @visitsouthernhighlands @SeeAustralia @australia @tourismau @australianfoodandtravel grandpacificdrive #destinationnsw #feelnsw #FeelNSW #destinationnswtourism #southernhighlandsliving #southerhighlands #southernhighlands #highlands #visitnsw #southernhighlandsnsw #nsw
Blossom watch on the Cherry Tree Walk in Bowral. Getting closer.. lots of buds appearing and some in full bloom. I reckon another week to go. Great timing for people visiting Tulip Time Southern Highlands @destinationnsw @airbnbexperiences @visitnsw @tuliptimeSH @sydneysurroundssouth @visitsouthernhighlands @SeeAustralia @australia @tourismau @australianfoodandtravel @grandpacificdrive
Blossom watch! Every year on the Cherry Tree Walk there is only a few days in which the cherry blossoms are at a peak. My apiary is just near these beautiful trees, so every day I’ll post a quick video and let people know when they’re perfect. One year there was literally a few hours on one day that they were perfect before the dreaded wind came up and shredded everything. It’s also a great thing as a beekeeper as my bees are making Cherry honey! #destinationnsw #feelnsw #Souther #destination #FeelNSW #destinationnswtourism #southernhighlandsliving #southerhighlands #southernhighlands #highlands #visitnsw #southernhighlandsnsw #nsw #sustainability #winzero #savethebees #buynothing #bowralbeekeeping #beekeepinglife #birdsandthebees #bowralbees #beekeepersofinstagram #apismellifera #flowhivebees #honeybees #flowhivebeekeeping #southernhighlands #supernuc
Suns out, wind has dropped! The blossoms in the district are magnificent, and the bees are enjoying the early flow of nectar. Today we’re prepping for Tulip Time and getting honey ready.
Honey and wax stall today (Sunday) till 3pm. Free!
Awesome winter weather! We’re open today. Come taste some honey, we’ve got StringyBark, Manna Gum, Grey Gum, and Orange Blossom. Yum! #destinationnsw #feelnsw #Souther #destination #FeelNSW #destinationnswtourism #southernhighlandsliving #southerhighlands #southernhighlands #highlands #visitnsw #southernhighlandsnsw #nsw #visitnsw Destination NSW Southern Highlands NSW #southernhighlandsnsw
Tulip Time Southern Highlands preparation. I’ve been thinking of a new way of presenting our honeys for the upcoming Tulip Time festival. I’m thinking about black pvc tablecloths, with these planks presenting the honeys. A few trips to @bunnings for timber and varnish. Also lots of inspo from the recent Bridgerton events in Bowral with their extensive floral displays. We’ll keep you posted! #destinationnsw #feelnsw #destination #FeelNSW #destinationnswtourism #southernhighlandsliving #southerhighlands #southernhighlands #highlands #visitnsw #southernhighlandsnsw #nsw
Open today (Saturday 27th) till 3pm. Pop by for a taste of local honey and check out a Flow Hive
If you missed out on our big HoneyLand event yesterday, don’t worry! We’re open again today till 3pm for honey tastings and a look at a Flow Hive
Come on down to HoneyLand today at Bowral Beekeeping!! Support locals businesses, get some food and coffee, and learn all about bees, honey and how it affects you!! #destinationnsw #feelnsw #Souther #destination #FeelNSW #destinationnswtourism #southernhighlandsliving #southerhighlands #southernhighlands #highlands #visitnsw #southernhighlandsnsw #nsw #destinationnsw #feelnsw #Souther #destination #FeelNSW #destinationnswtourism #southernhighlandsliving #southerhighlands #southernhighlands #highlands #visitnsw #southernhighlandsnsw #nsw
