One of our friends surprised us with a bee tour because he knows how much my wife loves bees. The…read morestaff was very accommodating to our schedules. It's not recommended to go on the tour when it's raining, and when it's too hot or cold outside. We had to reschedule twice due to weather but we finally made it out there and it was a lot of fun learning about bees, their importance to the world and seeing them up close. We all enjoyed the hands on experience being in the bee hits offered us! Standing in the middle of bees flying around, not angrily, and see how they work together was breathtaking. Becky, one of the staff members, scheduled our tour and led our honey taste testing. She was the sweetest lady and took the time to learn all of our names. Becky's husband, Jesus, led our bee tour and answered all of our many questions. He was very kind, knowledgeable and patient when addressing our questions. If you are looking for a fun experience you need to come out here and do the tour!!!

My stop at Texas Honey Bee Farm today was done mostly out of curiosity when I spied some small…read moresigns along the roadside. Expectations were low. After all, this place is out in the country and, although not too far off of Hwy 71, it is secluded and kind of remote (probably seems more remote than it actually is). It was, however, a delightful surprise! The shop had a wide variety of bee-related items from tools and clothing for serious bee keepers to honeys and honey-sweetened candies to bee-themed household goods. So cute!! We were treated to a honey tasting, which (like wines) started with the lighter colored and flavored honey (a local honey) up to the darker honeys, then we veered off and were sampling cinnamon honey (think Red Hots + honey), coffee and chocolate flavored, and (my favorite) chili-infused honey. Cannot wait to try this drizzled over some soft cheese. I don't know how I got out with only the few items I purchased (photos below), so I'll have to go back. Many of the items would make great gifts (I'm thinking of those coffee mugs: Let it Bee; Bee Happy; and my favorite: Give Bees a Chance. Tours are also offered but must be scheduled in advance, a down side of spur-of-the-moment exploring. I'll be sure to do that next time, when I'm back to purchase gifts.

Mark and Thien Gretchen (and their staff) are absolutely wonderful. In addition to offering…read morevarious in-person classes for new beekeepers or those just interested in bees, they host an almost weekly (Saturday mornings) FaceBook live broadcast where Mark goes over relevant topics. The equipment portion of the store is very well stocked and has pretty much anything a beekeeper could need (or want) at reasonable prices. The wax/honey/product portion of the store always has unique one-of-a kind items as well as the 'typical' items that folks regularly buy (i.e. honey, beeswax, candles, etc.). Though the store is usually always busy, Mark, Thien and other staff are never too busy to answer questions from customers. They also respond (amazingly quickly - far better than I think I would be) to emails with questions from beekeepers. They have queens (unmarked early on and marked later) available for re-queening each year, which is really great because re-queening is a regular part of beekeeping and being able to obtain them locally is great. Aside from being helpful at the store and in answering questions, everyone at Gretchen's Bee Ranch are just good people - people you'd want to be friends with even if you weren't customers. If you've never stopped buy, check this place out. If you are a beekeeper anywhere near Seguin, this is the place to come for all of your apiary needs. If you just want to learn more about bees, there is probably a class (either a limited in-person one, an on-line one or a no-limit in-person one) for you!

I've been meaning to by this business for some time, glad we finally did. Great people, love the…read moreproducts. Thanks.

Came here to do their bee hive tour. The tour starts with an indoor informative session where you…read morelearn about the life cycle of bees. Then you put on protective gear and get to see a hive up close, and even get to taste a bit of honey from the hive. Tours are small and capped at 12 people, making them intimate and giving you the chance to get as up close to the hive as you want. The instructors are friendly and very knowledgeable. One aspect that could be improved is the quality of the protective gear. The suits have holes -- some have already been patched, and some still need to be fixed. Noticing some of these unpatched holes in my suit made me feel slightly less protected.

I booked a honey farm tour at Two Hives Honey Farm. Carla was our instructor and she did an amazing…read morejob at explaining the origins on honey bees, their life cycle, and the important role they play in our environment. We bee-suited up and were given a hands on tour of one of their many beehives. Carla made sure that everyone in our small group was properly suited up. I felt completely safe the entire time. In fact, all the gentle buzzing around me was quite relaxing! We saw all the various components that make up a hive and even saw a bee being born! The entire experience was so special, to be able to see bees so up close and personal and learn about such complex creatures. We even sampled a bit of fresh honey straight off the comb. It was delicious! After our hive tour, we picked up our pre-purchased honey fight which had samples of various honeys harvested on the farm. I'm already looking into attending another one of their classes and can't wait to come back!

Want world famous ice cream and banana pudding? Look no further! The Culinary Room on historic…read moredowntown Lockhart will take care of you. The world famous ice cream is of course, Amy's. It's an Amy's ice cream counter. There is also the fresh pudding bar (free samples!). We purchased the "tiny" sized banana pudding to share (2 of us) and I'm going to tell you I was orbited into banana pudding space! It was intoxicatingly delicious. A gourmet grocery store that not only offers delectable sweets such as ice cream, banana pudding, and candy treats but they also carry grab & go snacks and meals. Don't forget the pies and gourmet gifts.

The Culinary Room would get 10 stars if I could!…read moreSpecifically, I am now obsessed with their keto pudding. Being on keto, I miss stopping in cute shops for a little treat as part of a fun day out. My husband and I were walking around Lockhart after our bbq dinner (of course) and decided to peek into The Culinary Room. I was prepared to go in and fantasize about their desserts, look at their cute trinkets, and leave, but then an employee mentioned they had keto pudding. I was skeptical, but when she mentioned it was made with allolulose, I began to trust they might know what they were doing. We ordered a medium cup of pudding, with a little of each of their three flavors. I was still nervous to eat it because I was already close to my carb limit after dinner, and only a few more carbs could kick me out of ketosis. However, once I tried a bite, I devoured the pudding, and figured I'd just deal with any consequences later. When I got home, I did a test and confirmed I was still in ketosis. Their pudding is keto tested and approved! I'm going to be frequently begging my husband for more Lockhart date nights so we can get more keto pudding!

Really neat learning opportunity. The tour was informative and they are very kind and…read moreknowledgeable. You get to try many different types of honeys, some which are infused. I have never seen the infused options sold at the store, so I grabbed them while we there. Looks like you can pop by and purchase from them anytime. They have some really nice options. The vanilla bean and citrus cinnamon will be yummy in my tea. Fun thing to do.

In quite an unsuspecting little area. Husband and I attended their honey house tour on Saturday for…read moresomething fun and informative to do. We learned a lot! And we got to sample the different varieties of their honey! We even got to do a side by side comparison of their Texas honey vs a honey made in Mexico. And I gotta say - Texas honey ALL the way. I was blown away by the different flavors. Madagascar vanilla made with REAL vanilla bean BLEW my mind. Best honey I've ever had thus far in my life. Their orange and cinnamon was a close second. And of course just simple regular honey was eons better than the competition I tasted. And you can only buy those diff varieties there at their factory location! Husband had a great time, really made his day. I def recommend taking this tour if you want something cool and educational to do on a weekend! The tour is really affordable so that's also a nice plus :)

A couple of years ago, I was wondering what to give my coworkers for Christmas. I had decided on…read moregiving ginger tea, honey and the wooden gadget for honey. David from @holdmanhoney provided great pricing and delivery of 8 oz bottles of honey. Today, I got my 1-gallon honey stash. Looking forward to some hot tea with honey during this cold weekend. Highly recommend @holdmanhoney!

They deserve 10 stars for their customer service alone! Twice I have reached out to them (once…read morebefore purchasing two nucs and once after my purchase) and David Holdman (owner) responded with a call less than an hour after I reached out to him! The second time was during the week people were picking up their bees! And then there is their honey....I eat it every day, sometimes with nothing more than my spoon. And the bees I purchased from him ....15/10. Very happy and will continue to do business with him even though he is over an hour's drive from my home. He is This Good folks. If you want to be a beekeeper do your research and get your bees from Holdman Honey. If you just want the honey check HEB - it's where I purchase mine. I let my bees keep their honey. Thank you and your great team Holdman Honey!

Thank you Neil & team for getting my prescription filled !! The communication was above & beyond !…read moreI waited 2 weeks for walgreens to fill a prescription that is "unavailable because of the time of year ". I called hoping that Gus's might be able to fill it . They did all the leg work ! I really appreciate you all going above and beyond from start to finish !

Went in a little too early this morning with a cold (they don't open till 9am) but they helped me…read moreout any way. I spoke with the pharmacy manager who hooked me up with a cocktail that made me feel better nearly instantly. Great customer service with small town charm.

This is the best honey around. Everyone in my home really enjoys it and it is consistently yummy…read more If you are taking honey for allergies their raw honey is a great option and has helped my family. I am sad that HEB Plus in Hutto no longer carries the bigger jar but I will make the trip into ATX to purchase it directly from the company.

this honey is super delicious and has a nice thick consistency. would recommend! very yummy.read more

San Marcos Farmers Market is great. Great selection of items. From veggies, fruits, breads, honey,…read moreand other goods. Great selection of plants and veggies for the garden. The vendors are amazing. The vendors are very friendly and helpful. The farmers market is located outside the historical courthouse in downtown San Marcos.

SAN MARCOS, TX: the town has a beautiful downtown square with shops, restaurants, and a weekly…read moredowntown Farmers Market! The outdoor farmers market is held all-year-round on Saturdays from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM and leashed dogs are allowed! A part of E. San Antonio Street is shut down to traffic to allow pedestrians to shop and mingle. Farmers and vendors bring their fresh produce and homemade goods to cross items off your shopping list, find a unique gift, try something new, and connect with the community. San Marcos Downtown Square 111 E San Antonio St San Marcos, TX 78666

Went here today with my boyfriend since he always passes this place on his walk to work and saw…read morethey sell plants. We ended up getting distracted by everything else they had in store and forgot to even get any plants! They had an amazing selection of teas that i've yet to find anywhere else. I even found some seasonings that i can't find at any grocery stores, not to mention they sell Byson, Elk, and venison meats along with micro greens! Not to mention the people at the counter seemed very kind. We will definitely be back here :) I would highly recommend this place, there's so much to look at here

Our first time here and The 2 stars are strictly for the coolness of the place. We walked in and…read moretwo people (a man with a name tag possibly the owner and a lady) were behind the counter chatting with another lady. Absolutely zero greeting, no pause in their conversation, it was like we weren't in there at all. My son and I proceeded to look around the store, trying to locate their "loose leaf tea". Not once were we asked if we needed assistance or acknowledged in any way. We found the tea ourselves. The selection was 4 or 5 kinds, expensive and looked to be of poor quality. We left and I sincerely doubt we will be back.