Heathen Honey

05/26/2026

The contractor who built the bee hut (Adrian @ Urban Innovations, LLC) said he’d never had any major bee interaction before. Since the bee hut, he’s known folks who have had swarms and NOW, a swarm moved into his friend’s desk of all places.

It’s really wild how sometimes you have seasons in life that are guideposted with a specific thing. One year your life might be heavily speckled with bee interactions and then never happen again. Sometimes it’s hard not to believe that many people will come into your life just when you need them (going both ways).

Anywho, here’s the swarm capture and relocation, with me bearing the mark of my most recent sting below my eye 🐝 🎯
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05/24/2026

A quick but massive shoutout to the maker of the fabulous bee hut signs on the hut, and directing you once you arrive at .

These signs were made by my good friend .james.31, who works at . Forever grateful that he was able to making these to help visitors get to where they’re going! My decade-long job as an adventure elopement photographer doesn’t allow or pique much local community or collaboration/support, so this is such a treat to be able to patron another local maker 🫶🏼💛.

👉🏼 NEW DIRECTIONS (each visitor receives detailed info in their email): Turn right at the farm and house, follow the orchard back and around to the left. You’ll see the hut across the field on the tree line! Visits are by appointment only.

05/23/2026

05/20/2026

Growing Miracles Lavender Garden U-PICK IS OPENING THIS WEEKEND! 🪻

Did you know the bee hut is located just a short stroll away from the lavender fields at GMLG?

The weather Friday-Sunday looks to be absolutely spectacular for a bee hut visit, combined with picking your own fresh lavender bundle. Relax with the bees, then stroll past the orchards to the lavender fields. Word is there may be some extra goodies present (like food and music)!

Reserve your bee hut visit at least 24 hours in advance here: heathenhoneyor.com/reserve

Share this with a friend who’s been looking to get outside!

P.S. Happy World Bee Day! 🐝
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05/20/2026

Growing Miracles Lavender Garden U-PICK IS OPENING THIS WEEKEND!

The weather Friday-Sunday looks to be absolutely spectacular for a bee hut visit, combined with picking your own fresh lavender bundle. Relax with the bees, then stroll past the orchards to the lavender fields. Word is there may be some extra goodies present (like food and music)!

Reserve your bee hut visit at least 24 hours in advance here: heathenhoneyor.com/reserve

P.S. Happy World Bee Day! 🐝

05/19/2026

A bee’s waggle dance: important instructions! 🗺️ 🐝

Bees are efficient. They prefer a location with a high density of blossoms, and they make sure to return to the hive and report back any new finds to their sisters!

The waggle dance provides surprisingly accurate directions. The angle from the top of the frame indicates the angle of the sun vs. the direction to fly in, while the intensity of the waggle in the middle of the figure-8 gives a clue to how juicy the nectar source is. And the duration of the waggle? How far. A full second is roughly 1000 meters!

Is there a good dense batch of blossoms/nectar near you?
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05/18/2026

A bee hut visit before picking your own lavender while overlooking the Umpqua River? Sounds like the perfect afternoon.

Reserve your bee hut visit at heathenhoneyor.com/reserve 🐝

AVAILABILITY UPDATE: There are no available bee hut visits the weekend of May 29-June 1!

05/17/2026

Bee hut gift certificates are now available! 🐝 💌

I’ve had multiple folks ask how they can gift a bee hut visit to a friend/colleague (you guys rock), and now there’s an easy way to do that!

Visit heathenhoneyor.com/reserve, scroll down, and click on “Purchase a Gift Certificate”.

These are e-certificates, individually made with an optional custom code for your recipient. Make it extra special and customize the code to the occasion, whether that’s “STEPHBDAY” or “HappyRetirementLisa”.

As someone who prefers being gifted (and gifting) experiences, I’m so glad to have this available! Happy gifting!

Share this with someone you know who is in need of gift inspiration! ✨
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05/14/2026

WOULD YOU LOVE A BEE HUT VISIT? 🐝

Only you know that for sure, but I do know that a variety of folks have found a visit beneficial, calming, engaging, and unique.

This is for people who need the right environment to meditate, for those who want to practice presence, for those who enjoy new and unique experiences. For people who just love bees 👋🏼.

Check out a bit more at heathenhoneyor.com/FAQ
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