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Honey Tasting & Apiary Experience at The Orchard Inn

Sandy Bee Mine will be on site for a honey tasting and bee yard tour at The Orchard Inn/Newman’s Restaurant. Advance tickets suggested $125 per person: https://orchardinn.com/special-events/ Throughout the day, you will experience a curated honey tasting session, food pairing, and charcuterie lunch presented by Newman’s Restaurant. Sample a variety of honeys and hone your tasting skills with a sensory analysis, unraveling the unique flavor profile of each honey variety. Enjoy a charcuterie lunch curated to complement the honey, and enjoy a gastronomic journey that highlights the marriage of food and nature. Get suited up in a full bee suit and take a guided tour of the bee yard. With a seasoned beekeeper leading the way, you’ll gain firsthand insights into the life inside a honeybee colony. During your close-up -but safe- encounter with the pollinators, you will get to hold frames, spot the queen, and inspect hives. This is a 3-4 hour interactive experience which includes the charcuterie lunch, complimentary glass of wine or beer, honey tasting and visit to the bee colonies on property for $125 per...

Paint n Sip at Overmountain Vineyards

Paint a “Carolina Wren” using pens, inks and watercolors. Artist Cathey Stoney will guide you in crafting your own distinctive artwork. No prior experience required. All materials will be provided. Cost is $35 and advance registration is required. Call the winery to reserve your spot, 828-863-0523....