VERNON GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Inside the Hive: A Private, Hands‑On Dive into Bees at Planet Bee Honey Farm
A focused 60–75 minute private group visit that pairs an illustrated presentation and indoor observatory hives with an assisted tasting of 20+ honeys—this guide explains what to expect and how to plan.
Inside the Hive: A Private, Hands‑On Dive into Bees at Planet Bee Honey Farm.
Set in Vernon, British Columbia, the All About Bees private group tour at Planet Bee Honey Farm & Meadery compresses a close, informed look at colony biology into a 60–75 minute experience: an illustrated presentation followed by a guided viewing of indoor observatory hives, a honey tasting of more than 20 varieties, and an optional walk through a bee‑friendly garden.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Illustrated Presentation and Indoor Observatory
Begin with a PowerPoint presentation that lays out colony structure, pollen, royal jelly, propolis and mead, then move to indoor observatory hives for a guided viewing where the guide will try to spot the queen, guard bees and—even if luck permits—a live bee dance.
Assisted Honey Tasting — 20+ Varieties
An assisted tasting introduces guests to more than twenty distinct local honey varieties; each guest also receives a honey stick as part of the visit.
Bee‑Friendly Garden and Field Observations
Weather permitting and available upon request, the tour can expand to a guided walk through the property’s bee‑friendly garden to observe foraging behavior and habitat features that support pollinators.
What the day feels like
What the visit feels like
The visit is compact and focused: an hour of guided explanation and visuals to ground understanding of how a colony functions, followed by intimate observation at indoor hives and a sensory round of tasting. The program balances classroom detail with close‑up viewing and tasting, and time permitting can include the garden and add‑on experiences.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience suits—and who should seek alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The experience runs roughly 60–75 minutes.
Includes a PowerPoint presentation, guided viewing of indoor observatory hives, an assisted tasting of 20+ honey varieties and a honey stick for each guest; garden walk is available upon request and weather permitting.
Personalized 150 g jars of local honey and a mead tasting are available for an additional fee per guest.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts approximately 60–75 minutes.
Is there an age recommendation?
The visit is recommended for ages 13 and up.
What does the visit include?
A PowerPoint presentation, guided viewing of indoor observatory hives with attempts to spot the queen and other behaviors, an assisted tasting of more than 20 honey varieties, and an optional garden walk (weather permitting).
Is the garden visit guaranteed?
No—the guided walk through the bee‑friendly garden is available upon request and is weather dependent.
Can I purchase honey or try mead?
Yes—you can add a personalized 150 g jar of local honey for an additional fee, and a mead tasting is available for an additional fee per guest.
Is a honey stick provided?
Yes—each guest receives a honey stick as part of the visit.