Beekeeping Workshop Experience
To really be among the bees
The Beekeeper Experience is a 2.5-hour hands-on activity held on our property in the Utrechtse Heuvelrug, near Utrecht. You’ll be provided with a full protective suit and gloves, and together with host and beekeeper Michiel, you’ll open a real beehive and learn how a colony lives and works. We’ll wrap up with a tasting of our own, unprocessed honey from the Heuvelrug.
Personalized 1-on-1: all our attention is on you, with minimal disruption to the bees. No prior knowledge required—this experience is designed for complete beginners. Free parking on-site, just 15 minutes from Utrecht Central Station.
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Duration: 2.5 hours, scheduled by arrangement. Available for booking only during the season when the outside temperature is at least ±18 °C (roughly April through September). Maximum of 1 participant per session (one-on-one). Overnight stay not included. Protective suit and gloves are provided by us. Price includes 21% VAT.
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Beekeeping Workshop Experience
Step right into the world of bees—the Beekeeper Experience at Dreef
A 2.5-hour one-on-one session on our farm in Driebergen, near Utrecht. You’ll put on full protective gear, open a real beehive with me, and discover how a bee colony lives, works, and collaborates. We’ll wrap up by tasting our own unprocessed honey from the Utrechtse Heuvelrug.
No experience necessary. Just a sense of curiosity.
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Beekeeping Workshop Experience
Almost everyone who stands among the bees here for the first time says the same thing afterward: that it was calmer than they expected. The buzzing, the warmth of the colony, the scent of wax and honey, and the way hundreds of bees come together as one—it really moves you.
That’s exactly why I’m offering this experience as a standalone option, without requiring you to stay overnight. You don’t have to want to become a beekeeper to try this out just once. Maybe you’re just curious. Maybe you’re looking for a unique gift. Or maybe you want to find out if beekeeping is something for you.
I deliberately offer this experience on a one-on-one basis. This gives you plenty of opportunity to ask questions, observe at your own pace, and gradually get used to working among the bees. And just as important: this minimizes disruption to the colony.
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You’ll book a personalized 2.5-hour one-on-one experience at our farm in Driebergen. Protective gear, gloves, and a honey tasting are included.
✓ One-on-one with the beesSet aside some time during the season
The Beekeeper Experience is only available in suitable weather conditions and when the outside temperature is at least 18 °C. We therefore schedule visits on a case-by-case basis, generally between April and September.
✓ Only if it’s safe for both you and the beesConfirm your booking
You can pay securely via Mollie. You will then receive a confirmation and practical information by email. A VAT invoice is included as standard.
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No account required - Cancel up to 3 days before arrival*
Enjoy Your Experience at Logies op Dreef
Try our honey
Our honey comes from the bees on and around our property, right in the heart of the Utrechtse Heuvelrug. During the experience, you won’t just be tasting honey from a jar—you’ll be tasting honey whose source you’ve just seen firsthand.
A personalized alternative
Not a large group where you mostly just watch, but a one-on-one experience with plenty of time for your questions. This allows you to get used to things, take your time, and truly understand what you’re seeing.
Learn to look calmly
Beekeeping isn't about acting tough; it's about paying attention. You'll learn how to move calmly, what to look out for, and why a bee colony is often much calmer than people initially think.
Work with bees
You’ll put on a protective suit, walk over to the hives with me, and help me open up a real bee colony. I’ll let you take your time looking at the combs, the bees, the brood, and the honey stores.
Prefer to go out in any weather?
The Beekeeper Experience is seasonal. If you're looking for an experience that's available year-round, even in rain or cold weather, check out the Barista Experience.
For anyone looking for a unique experience that almost no one has ever had. For the gift-giver who wants to go beyond a bottle of wine, a dinner voucher, or a standard outing. For a birthday, anniversary, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, or an original corporate gift.
This is also a great first step for nature lovers and aspiring hobby beekeepers. You don’t need to know anything, be brave, or have any special skills. All you need is a curiosity about what goes on inside a beehive—and a willingness to watch quietly.
Is there no date available, or are you giving it as a gift? Then choose a gift certificate. The recipient can schedule a convenient time during the season. That way, I can work at your pace, and the disruption to the colony is kept to a minimum.
I wanted to give my wife something she would never expect. This was it. — Guest, Beekeeper Experience
Why choose me?
I’ve been keeping bees on this property since 2016. Over the years, I’ve learned that beekeeping isn’t a trick, but a combination of calmness, observation, and patience. You learn to look before you act. You learn to move without haste. And you learn that a bee colony is often much more organized and calmer than you might initially think.
That’s not something you can really appreciate in a large group. That’s why I always offer this experience on a one-on-one basis. That way, you get my full attention, I can go at your pace, and the disruption to others is kept to a minimum.
The location helps, too. You’re here on a quiet farmyard in Driebergen, right in the heart of the Utrechtse Heuvelrug, yet still close to Utrecht. It’s a chance to get away from the city without having to travel far.
What's included
- Personal one-on-one coaching by Michiel
- Full protective suit and gloves
- Building a real beehive in the backyard
- An explanation of the colony, the combs, honey, brood, and the queen
- Honey Tasting with Our Own Raw Honey
- Free parking on or near the property; VAT invoice after your booking
Practical
The current practical section covers the main points, but it doesn't include pricing, materials, accommodations, or what happens in case of bad weather. I would expand it.
- Duration: 2.5 hours in total, including a welcome, preparation, working with the bees, honey tasting, and a chat afterward.
- When: Only during the season, in suitable weather, and when the outside temperature is at least 18 °C. Generally from April through September.
- Time: Scheduled by mutual agreement, usually between 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Where: Logies op Dreef, Driebergen-Rijsenburg. Free parking on the premises or right outside the door. About 15 minutes from Utrecht Central Station.
- Number of people: Always one-on-one, meaning one participant per session. Price: €60 per person, including 21% VAT.
- Included: protective suit, gloves, guided tour, hands-on beehive work, and honey tasting.
- Accommodations: Not necessary. You book this experience separately. If you’d still like to add a night’s stay, you can do so separately based on the availability of our studios.
- In case of bad weather: If it rains, is cold, or the temperature is too low, we’ll reschedule. We only work with the bees if it’s safe for you and the colony.
Your Experience Among the Bees
What I love about this experience is that in just a few hours, you get to do something you wouldn’t normally do. You’re not standing behind glass looking at a beehive; instead, you put on the suit yourself, stand amidst the buzzing, and see up close how a colony lives.
Sometimes people arrive feeling a little nervous. Bees are still a bit intimidating, after all. But they almost always leave feeling more at ease than when they arrived—with honey on their tongues, a story to share at home, and a whole new perspective on what goes on inside a hive.
See you among the bees,
Warm regards,
Michiel Nouwens
