{"id":6276,"date":"2025-01-10T14:44:14","date_gmt":"2025-01-10T13:44:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/logiesopdreef.nl\/?p=6276"},"modified":"2026-06-08T16:24:54","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T14:24:54","slug":"how-honey-bees-work-together-to-make-honey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/logiesopdreef.nl\/en\/blog\/hoe-honingbijen-samenwerken-om-honing-te-maken\/","title":{"rendered":"How do bees make honey? Find out at Beekeeper Logies op Dreef"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bees make honey by collecting nectar from flowers, adding enzymes that break down sugars, evaporating the water from it by collectively flapping their wings, and finally sealing it with wax in honey cells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But that short answer does not do justice to the miracle that happens every day here in Driebergen on the Utrechtse Heuvelrug. Guests staying here see my apiary in the garden. They see the bees flying in and out. And then comes the question, \"How does this actually work?\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before I became a beekeeper, I didn't know exactly either. I thought: bees fly to flowers, do something with nectar, and ready is the honey. But the reality is much more fascinating. What happens in those four hives in my garden is an extraordinary collaborative process in nature. And the best part? You can see it, feel it and experience it. That's why we offer a hands-on experience during your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/logiesopdreef.nl\/en\/special-overnight-stay-utrechtse-heuvelrug\/\">educational retreat with a beekeeper<\/a>&nbsp;where you not only sleep, but also learn how this authentic process works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Do Bees Make Honey (The Real Answer).<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Why do bees make honey? Not for us, that's for sure. Honey is their strategic winter supply. A colony of bees needs 10 to 12 pounds to get through the winter. When it is cold and there are no flowers, bees live off this supply. They eat their own honey to stay warm and survive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a beekeeper, I harvest only what the bees can really do without - the surplus from the honey chambers at the top of the hive. The brood nesting chambers downstairs remain completely intact. Respect for their craft is the basis of good beekeeping. For nature lovers, this is an eye-opener: bees are not a honey factory for humans, but a self-reliant organism with its own needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a good year with lots of rain in the spring and a sunny summer, my four cabinets together produce 60 to 80 kilos. In a dry year it is sometimes only 30 to 40 kilos. During our workshops, I show guests how many supplies are in the hive. You immediately see the difference between a rich people and a people who are struggling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/logiesopdreef.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/Verse-bijenraat_org-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Fresh honeycomb with worker bees on the Utrecht Hill Ridge - winter supply under construction\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Is Honey Made? The 4 Stages from Nectar to Jar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How is honey made from aqueous nectar? The process has four distinct phases. It is a team process in which each bee has a role. You can see, hear and even smell this during our workshops. Our bees at the Leersumse Veld go through these four steps every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do Bees Collect Nectar from Flowers on the Utrechtse Heuvelrug?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A honey bee leaves the hive and sometimes flies as far as 3 kilometers to a flower. She sticks her long tongue into the flower and sucks up nectar. But here's where it gets interesting: she has two stomachs. An eating stomach for her own food, and a separate honey stomach for transporting nectar. She doesn't eat the nectar - she just transports it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Already in flight back, her body is adding enzymes to the nectar. Enzymes are like little chemical workers that begin to break down sugars. So this process starts in the air even before the bee reaches the hive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our bees fly over the Leersumse Veld and through the Kaapse Bossen, where they collect nectar from lime, chestnut, blackberry blossoms and heather. Each flower contributes to the unique taste of our local honey. If you stand at our apiary on a summer morning, you will see a bee returning with her load every 3 to 4 seconds. It is a constant stream - a living airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Happens to Enzymes in the Honey Stomach?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enzymes are tiny chemical workers that break down sugars. When the honey bee returns to the hive, it passes the nectar mouth-to-mouth to a house bee. Sounds weird, but it's very efficient. During this transfer, even more enzymes are added and the water already begins to evaporate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This house bee further processes the nectar, adds her own enzymes, and passes it on to the next house bee. This repeats several times until the nectar is \"ripe\" enough to be stored in a honey cell. This natural craft of adding enzymes is what transforms nectar into honey. It is like a conveyor belt of chemical transformation with each transfer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do Bees Evaporate Water from Nectar?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is where it gets really special. Nectar is 80 percent water. Honey should contain only 18 percent water. How do you get 62 percent water out?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By venting collectively. Thousands of bees stand in the hive \"flapping\" their wings. They vibrate super fast, creating a flow of air. This acts like a natural air conditioner evaporating water from the nectar. They do this 24\/7 until the honey contains exactly 18 percent water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you stand by our apiary on a hot summer day, you will hear this. A soft, constant buzzing. That's not a flying bee - those are thousands of bees working to thicken honey. During our workshops, I put my hand on the hive. You feel the vibrations inside. It's like touching a running engine. This process takes days until the honey has the right consistency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/logiesopdreef.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/bijenstal-opDreef.jpg\" alt=\"Apiary on Dreef where bees turn nectar into honey - Driebergen\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Do Bees Seal Honey With Wax?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the honey is ready, a wax lid goes on the cell. This cover is produced from glands in the abdomen of worker bees. They make wax from their own bodies! It acts as a vacuum seal that protects the honey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Egyptians found 3,000-year-old honey in pyramids that was still edible. Honey is literally the only food with unlimited shelf life. This authentic preservation system without chemicals or preservatives is what makes the wax that bees make so special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For one 375-gram jar of honey, bees collectively have to fly 40,000 kilometers. That is one circle around the earth. It is the life's work of tens of thousands of bees. If you know that and you take a spoonful of honey, lick it clean instead of washing it off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/logiesopdreef.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/raampje-honing.jpg\" alt=\"Sealed honeycomb with wax lids - ready for harvest at beekeeper in Driebergen, Netherlands\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How is A Bee Population Organized? 50,000 Bees in Harmony<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the summer, there are sometimes 50,000 to 60,000 bees living in my hives. That's more than the population of Driebergen. And yet it works. No chaos, no quarreling, just perfectly coordinated work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How is that possible? Strict division of roles. Clear hierarchy. Constant communication. It's like a company with 50,000 employees where everyone knows exactly what their job is. And no one complains about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/logiesopdreef.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bijenkast-inspectie.jpg\" alt=\"Beekeeper inspects hive during workshop - see worker bees, drones and queen\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Does the Queen Do in the Hive?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In that mass of tens of thousands of bees, there is one queen. She is bigger than the rest. Longer. Slimmer. And her only job? Laying eggs. Not a little - up to 2,000 a day in the peak season. That's her full-time job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She does not eat on her own. Worker bees feed her. She is surrounded by a \"court\" that cares for her. She never leaves the hive. She does nothing but take care of offspring. Without her, everything collapses. A population without a queen dies out within weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During our workshop, it is always a sport to spot her. She is hidden among thousands of other bees. She shuns the daylight. But when you find her, it's a magical moment. Last summer I had a family with an eight-year-old girl. When we found the queen, she whispered, \"She's like the queen in my storybook!\" And then she understood - this is not a messy swarm, but an organized kingdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Duties Do Worker Bees Have? Career in 6 Weeks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All the other bees you see are worker bees. All of them are females. They have fascinating careers that change as they age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Week 1: Cleaner. Her first job after being born is to clean cells so the queen can lay new eggs. Sounds boring, but it's crucial. Dirty cells mean sick larvae. Without a clean start, no healthy population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Week 2: Feeder. She feeds the larvae with \"bee bread\" that she produces from glands in her head. This is protein-rich stuff that makes larvae grow from microscopic eggs to adult bees in 21 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Week 3: Construction worker and honey maker. Now she produces wax from glands in her belly. She builds new combs - those beautiful hexagonal cells. And she helps convert nectar into honey by adding enzymes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Week 4 and Beyond: Honeybee. Now she is old enough to go outside. She flies to flowers, collects nectar and pollen, comes back, passes it on, and flies again. She does this until she literally drops dead of exhaustion after 5 to 6 weeks of hard work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The average life of a worker bee in summer? 6 weeks. She literally works herself to death for the collective. There is no retirement. No vacation. When she is too exhausted to fly anymore, she dies outside the hive. That sounds harsh, but it is efficient. The people survive because each individual gives everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Are There Darren in the Hive?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then there are the males - the drones. They are bigger than worker bees. Have huge eyes. Make more noise when they fly. Their life? Eating and waiting. They don't work. Don't collect nectar. Don't build anything. Don't feed larvae.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Their sole purpose is to be ready to fertilize a young queen when one flies out for her bridal flight. Sounds like an easy life, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Until autumn comes. When food becomes scarce and the blooms wane, the worker bees mercilessly expel the drones. They block their access to the hive. Literally. You see drones standing outside, confused, until they die of cold. It sounds cruel, but a population can't use useless eaters in winter. Efficiency over sentimentality. That's how nature works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do Bees Communicate With Each Other? The \"Waggle\" Dance Explained<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Imagine: you have to tell your colleague, without speech, writing or sound, that 3 kilometers away, at a 45-degree angle to the sun, there is a field of linden blossoms. Impossible?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bees do this with the \"waggle dance.\".<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A bee dances a pattern on the comb. The direction of the dance tells where the flowers are. The duration of the dance tells how far it is. The intensity tells how good the source is. Other bees \"sense\" this dance in the dark (they can't see in the hive), understand the information, and fly to that exact location. It's not instinct. It is complex communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And the best part? You can see this during our workshop. If you look closely, you can sometimes see a bee with her abdomen raised. She gives off pheromones as a signal to other bees. You may know the School TV episode about this, but seeing it in real life is even more impressive. Even preschoolers understand it when you show it - the movement is so clear you don't need words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Can You Do After the Beekeeper Workshop? Peace, Privacy and Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After the workshop, you return to your studio. No hotel lobbies full of people. No shared breakfast room with forced chats about the weather. You have&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/logiesopdreef.nl\/en\/studio-upstairs-driebergen\/\">your own studio with complete privacy<\/a>. It is peace instead of noise. Privacy instead of forced socializing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can take a nice shower - because you must have gotten hot in the beekeeper suit. The silence is striking. No TV sounds from rooms next door. No hallways full of talking people. Just birdsong and the distant hum of the apiary. This is what we mean by silence. Not just silence, but the absence of human bustle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You put a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/logiesopdreef.nl\/en\/blog\/coffee-logies-op-dreef\/\">specialty espresso from our barista workshop<\/a>&nbsp;Or fresh mint tea from the garden. You sit down on the terrace. Then comes the experience. You look at the apiary. Bees are flying in and out. And you no longer think \"annoying bug.\" You think, \"There goes a worker bee on a mission to the Leersumse Veld. I wonder how far she's flying. Is she a collector or a house bee?\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many guests afterwards ask about our barista workshop where we brew specialty coffee. Apparently the combination of beekeeper and coffee is the perfect mix for a weekend. And I get it. Both are crafts. Both require patience, knowledge and respect for the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is why we don't call it a B&amp;B, but an educational retreat. You don't come just to sleep. You come to learn, experience, and find peace at the same time. It is authentic - no show, no act. This is our daily life that you temporarily become part of. The bees are always there. The coffee is fresh. The peace is real.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/logiesopdreef.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/eerste-honing2022.jpg\" alt=\"Honey tasting after workshop - rest and experience on terrace at Logies op Dreef\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can You Meet at the Beekeeper? Teambuilding on the Utrecht Ridge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Can you have meetings at the beekeeper's house? Yes, and it's an unexpected team-building experience. When you see a hive working - 50,000 individuals with one goal - you understand what cooperation really means. No egos. No politics. Only tasks that get done. It is a living case study in organization, communication and division of labor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We keep it small: 2 to 4 people per session. Morning you do the beekeeper workshop. You see the hive working. We discuss how they make decisions, how they communicate, how they resolve conflicts. Afternoon you can meet in your studio with coffee and local honey. Perfect for teams of nature lovers and peace seekers looking for a different setting than the standard meeting room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interested? WhatsApp me at +31 6 51842242 for a quote. I am happy to think with you about a program for your team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What activities are there in the area? Hiking, Cycling and Culture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For nature lovers and peace seekers who want more than just a bed: the Utrechtse Heuvelrug offers beautiful hiking trails, cycling routes and culture a short distance away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where Can You Hike? Kaapse Bossen, Leersumse Veld and More<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Kaapse Bossen are a 10-minute walk from Logies op Dreef. These are the forests where our bees fly. You literally walk through their \"working area.\" In spring you can smell the blossoms. In summer you can hear the buzzing. Marked trails from 3 to 12 kilometers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Leersumse Veld is a 15-minute bike ride away. A moorland with purple heather in August. Our bees get nectar here - the heather honey that comes from it is dark and spicy. When you come in bloom time, you see the fields full of bees. It's breathtaking. Miles Purple in all directions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Amerongse Berg is a 20-minute bike ride away. The highest point of the Utrechtse Heuvelrug overlooking the forests. Ideal for a half-day walk. On clear days you can see Utrecht in the distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bornia is an old estate with park-like avenues. 15-minute bike ride. Suitable for quiet walks if you are less into rough forest. Children like it there - no steep trails, but squirrels and rabbits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Pyramid of Austerlitz is a 25-minute bike ride away. A historical landmark from the Napoleonic era. If you like culture: this is a special pit stop after your hike. You can climb up for the view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Eat Deliciously After Your Hike? Local Restaurants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Restaurant Greenland is 10 minutes away. Modern Dutch, high end, nice wine list. Reservations are really recommended, especially on weekends. This is where locals come for special occasions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Het Wapen van Rijsenburg is 12 minutes away. Traditional bistro with cozy atmosphere and good value for money. Terrace in summer. No fuss, but honest good food. Perfect if you don't want to dine too formally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brasserie De Vagebond is an 8-minute drive away. Casual dining, perfect after a long walk. No hassle with five courses and small portions. Just good food that will fill you up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">La Piazza is a 5-minute drive away. Italian ice cream in the summer. Stop here on your bike route for an ice cream. The kids will thank you after a warm walk through the woods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions About Bees and Honey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Bees Eat Their Own Honey?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Honey is their winter supply - it is not meant for us. A colony eats 10 to 12 pounds to get through the winter. As a beekeeper, I harvest only what they can really do without - the surplus from the honey chambers at the top of the hive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bees in the brood nest chambers below keep their own reserves. In winter, when there are no flowers, they live off this reserve. They cluster together in a \"winter bunch\" and eat the honey while vibrating to stay warm. It is their survival strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I get to Logies op Dreef? Accessibility and Parking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Parking by car is free on our property. We have space for two cars. From the A12 you can reach us in 10 minutes. Navigate to Engweg 20, 3972 JH Driebergen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By public transport: from Driebergen-Zeist Station it is a 15-minute walk or 5 minutes by cab. From Utrecht it takes 15 minutes to get to Station Driebergen-Zeist. The train runs every half hour, even on weekends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By bike: from Utrecht center you cycle to us in 35 to 40 minutes. About 11 kilometers, mostly through forest. The route is beautiful - via the Uithof and through Zeist. No steep hills, but traffic lights near the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is It Safe to Stay with Bees? For Families and Children<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Absolutely safe. Our hives are 20 meters from the studios. You enjoy the flowers and nature, but are not bothered by bees unless you deliberately attend the workshop. Bees fly straight to their destination. They do not wander around terraces or doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Families with children regularly stay with us without problems. Bees are not aggressive if you leave them alone. They have no interest in people. Even toddlers find it fascinating to observe them from the terrace without anything ever happening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The workshop is optional. If you are allergic to bee stings, we do not recommend the workshop. Or bring an EpiPen and warn me in advance. Stings are rare - our Buckfast bees are quiet - but the risk always exists with beekeeping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When is The Best Season For the Beekeeper Workshop?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">May to June is the best period. The bees are most active. The queen lays plenty of eggs. Hives are full of worker bees. You see all stages of life: eggs, larvae, closed brood and young bees just being born. It is the peak of the bee year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">July to August is still busy, but flowering is decreasing. We check the feed more often. You see the supplemental feeding process when a population is short - that is also instructive. The drones are still there, but you see them getting nervous as August progresses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">September is quieter. Bees are preparing for winter. You can see how they put out drones - which is unique to see, but also a little sad. The queen stops laying eggs. The hive shrinks and clusters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">October to March we don't do workshops. Too cold. The bees are inside on winter bunches and live off their honey supply. We don't open the hives so as not to disturb them and waste heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I Buy Local Honey?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, while supplies last.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/logiesopdreef.nl\/en\/local-honey\/\">Our raw local honey from the Utrechtse Heuvelrug National Park<\/a>&nbsp;costs \u20ac6.95 per jar of 375 grams. I sell only to my guests. It is limited production of four cabinets. Out is out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many guests take several jars with them as souvenirs. Not just because it tastes good, but because it has a story. They were at the workshop. They saw the bees. They now know where it comes from. That makes it different from an anonymous jar from the supermarket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The flavor changes seasonally. Spring honey is light and floral - lots of lime and fruit blossoms. Summer honey with heather is darker and spicier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each jar is unique, depending on what bloomed when the bees flew. That's terroir in a jar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready to See It For Yourself? Book Your Educational Retreat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You have now read how bees make honey. But reading is not seeing. And seeing is not feeling. During our workshop, you literally hold a comb full of live bees in your hands. You'll see the queen as she mocks. You hear the hum of the evaporation process as you stand by the hive. You smell the honey in the comb. It's an experience no movie can match. It's real-life natural science you can touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For nature lovers and peace seekers who want more than just a bed: book your educational retreat where you not only sleep, but also learn, experience and find peace. This is not a hotel with anonymity. This is participating in the daily life of a beekeeper, for a weekend or longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Practical information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Workshop lasts 2 to 2.5 hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exclusively for guests of Logies op Dreef<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Season: April to September when bees are active<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maximum 2 people per session to keep it intimate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jar of honey on sale for \u20ac6.95 while supplies last<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact for questions or booking:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>WhatsApp: +31 6 51842242<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>E-mail:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:info@logiesopdreef.nl\">info@logiesopdreef.nl<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/logiesopdreef.nl\/en\/special-overnight-stay-utrechtse-heuvelrug\/\">Check availability and book your stay with beekeeper workshop<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See you soon at the bees,&nbsp;<em>Michiel<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Most frequently asked questions about honeybee cooperation and honey making<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wpsp-faq wpsp-faq__outer-wrap wpsp-block-7f6e6e7c wpsp-faq-icon-row wpsp-faq-layout-accordion wpsp-faq-expand-first-false wpsp-faq-inactive-other-true wpsp-faq-equal-height\" data-faqtoggle=\"true\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"wpsp-faq__wrap wpsp-buttons-layout-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-wpsp-faq-child wpsp-faq-child__outer-wrap wpsp-block-2979839f\"><div class=\"wpsp-faq-child__wrapper\"><div class=\"wpsp-faq-item\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"wpsp-faq-questions-button wpsp-faq-questions\"><span class=\"wpsp-icon wpsp-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"wpsp-icon-active wpsp-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"wpsp-question\">Is it safe to stay with a beekeeper?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wpsp-faq-content\"><span><p>Absolutely. Our hives are a safe distance from the studios. You can enjoy the flowers and nature, but you won&#039;t be bothered by the bees unless you consciously participate in the workshop.<\/p><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wpsp-faq-child wpsp-faq-child__outer-wrap wpsp-block-5f2ff752\"><div class=\"wpsp-faq-child__wrapper\"><div class=\"wpsp-faq-item\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"wpsp-faq-questions-button wpsp-faq-questions\"><span class=\"wpsp-icon wpsp-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"wpsp-icon-active wpsp-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"wpsp-question\">Why do bees make honey?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wpsp-faq-content\"><span><p>Not for us! It&#039;s their winter supply. A colony needs 10-12 kilos to get through the winter. I only harvest what they can truly afford.<\/p><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wpsp-faq-child wpsp-faq-child__outer-wrap wpsp-block-acfbb86a\"><div class=\"wpsp-faq-child__wrapper\"><div class=\"wpsp-faq-item\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"wpsp-faq-questions-button wpsp-faq-questions\"><span class=\"wpsp-icon wpsp-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"wpsp-icon-active wpsp-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"wpsp-question\">How much honey does one bee make in its lifetime?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wpsp-faq-content\"><span><p>About 1\/12 teaspoon. It&#039;s really the collective that does the work.<\/p><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wpsp-faq-child wpsp-faq-child__outer-wrap wpsp-block-cf2eb6b5\"><div class=\"wpsp-faq-child__wrapper\"><div class=\"wpsp-faq-item\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"wpsp-faq-questions-button wpsp-faq-questions\"><span class=\"wpsp-icon wpsp-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"wpsp-icon-active wpsp-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"wpsp-question\">Can I buy the honey?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wpsp-faq-content\"><span><p>Yes, while supplies last (\u20ac6.96 per jar). I only sell locally to my guests, because once it&#039;s gone, it&#039;s gone.<\/p><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wpsp-faq-child wpsp-faq-child__outer-wrap wpsp-block-01159fdb\"><div class=\"wpsp-faq-child__wrapper\"><div class=\"wpsp-faq-item\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"wpsp-faq-questions-button wpsp-faq-questions\"><span class=\"wpsp-icon wpsp-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"wpsp-icon-active wpsp-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"wpsp-question\">What if I&#039;m allergic to bee stings?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wpsp-faq-content\"><span><p>Then I advise against the workshop, unless you bring an EpiPen and warn me beforehand. Stings are rare (our bees are calm), but there&#039;s always a risk.<\/p><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wpsp-faq-child wpsp-faq-child__outer-wrap wpsp-block-c1f5f5b3\"><div class=\"wpsp-faq-child__wrapper\"><div class=\"wpsp-faq-item\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"wpsp-faq-questions-button wpsp-faq-questions\"><span class=\"wpsp-icon wpsp-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"wpsp-icon-active wpsp-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"wpsp-question\">When is the best season for the workshop?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wpsp-faq-content\"><span><p>May-June = most active (lots of bees, lots to see). 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