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Beekeeping for Beginners 6 Week Course
Sun, Apr 12
|Franklin
Join me at Stone Horse Apiary & Apothecary for a 6-Week Beekeeping for Beginners Program — hands-on, beginner-friendly, and designed for our Virginia seasons.
Time & Location
Apr 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Franklin, 29070 Sunbeam Rd, Franklin, VA 23851, USA
Guests
About the event
Beekeeping for Beginners — 6 Weeks at Stone Horse Apiary
When & Where: Sundays • Apr 12 – May 24, 2026 • 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Stone Horse Apiary, 29070 Sunbeam Rd, Franklin, VA 23851
What You’ll Learn:• Safe hive handling & first inspections• Installing packages & nucs• Varroa monitoring & IPM basics• Supering, swarm sense & seasonal timing• Extracting honey & simple beeswax projects
Includes: Starter Guide (PDF), inspection logs, seasonal calendar, IPM quick‑ref, completion certificate
Bring: Lunch, water, snacks • Wear boots, long pants, light‑colored sleeves (loaner veils available)
Tickets
Registration
Sale ends
Apr 11, 2:00 PM
Standard Ticket Perfect for individuals ready to start their first hive. Includes six full sessions, all course materials, digital handouts, inspection logs, and your Certificate of Completion. Includes: 24 hours of hands-on and classroom instruction Loaner bee veil and smoker fuel Stone Horse Starter Guide (PDF) Seasonal Management Calendar Certificate of Completion
$175.00
+$4.38 ticket service fee
Early-Bee Registration
Save $30 when you register by March 1, 2026! Includes everything from the Standard Ticket — same great class, just for early planners.
$165.00
+$4.13 ticket service fee
Sale endedCouple / Family
Learn together and share the experience! Perfect for couples, parent/child teams, or family members keeping bees jointly. Includes two participants, one printed materials set, and two certificates.
$325.00
+$8.13 ticket service fee
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