International Bee Day

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Cape honeybees are honoured workers at Babylonstoren Farm – not only do they produce an abundance of honey for the breakfast table at Babel Restaurant, but they also play a key role in pollinating many of our garden fruits, herbs and vegetables. In honour of International Bee Day on 20 May, we’d like to invite you to our farm to see these incredible worker bees in action.

The workshop includes a guided walk through the garden to explore the bees’ favourite spots. We’ll then invite you to view our collection of diverse beehives – including the traditional woven skep, the practical Langstroth with moveable frames, the flow hives and our observation beehive. Beekeeper Arné Stander will share the story of the indigenous Cape honeybee.

We’ll have a taste of the golden goodness, of course. Natasha Lyon, South Africa’s first and only internationally certified honey sommelier, will guide us as we discover how the terroir shapes and influences the flavour, aroma and colour of honey. Natasha will lead the tasting of four unique and rare South African honey varieties in liquid and crystalised form.

Steaming coffee from the Farm Shop is served upon arrival.
A refreshing lunch at the Greenhouse Restaurant is included.