Came here to do their bee hive tour. The tour starts with an indoor informative session where you learn 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. read more

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I booked a honey farm tour at Two Hives Honey Farm. Carla was our instructor and she did an amazing job 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! read more

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Such an amazing experience here! We did the honey workshop and it was so much fun. The staff was fun, friendly and informative. We got to harvest our own honey and infuse it. They taught us about bees and harvesting. The farm was so cute tucked away in East austin with a cute little barn set for class. It's indoor if you're looking for a way to beat the heat. I would definitely come back. read more

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We took a class here and loved the experience. The owner was so knowledgeable and passionate, and really friendly about answering questions. We enjoyed the different samples we tried, including fresh honeycomb harvested day of! I ended up buying a jar of the honey I liked most in the gift shop, and while I will say I've never spent so much on raw honey (even at the farmer's market) it was super delicious and good quality. read more

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Outstanding educational tour on a super cool site. Personal experience with friendly, knowledgeable keepers. The hive tour is worth the cost! read more

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This was a super special anniversary gift for my girl. We met on Bumble and she has always been hella interested in bees. And honestly, after this tailored educational experience, I am fascinated by them. The girls here were phenomenal - prompt and professional in communications and even allowed me to personalize our private honey sensory experience. When we arrived on-site early, they were so welcoming - we sat out on the porch as if we lived there. The event itself definitely added wonder to your senses - it was interactive, a bit decadent, a lot chill, and totally memorable! Combining education and eco-positive with slowing down to taste the paired honey (with chocolate, fruit, and cheese etc) was dreamy; especially amid COVID and all the limitations around businesses and the indoors etc. Well done, Two Hives - thank you very, very much! read more

This is a very unique tour that is interactive and informative. Toni was a great guide and we learned a lot! I would highly recommend checking this place out sometime. read more

I do not know how to express how fortunate I am to have met Tara over two years ago. She is one amazing person! After first visiting one of her bee hives with my Mom for a Hive Tour, I continued to take classes with her (and her crew) since then. She has always been encouraging in my process to learn as much as possible and to work along side her when I am able. She provides classes that are both in the classroom and outdoors with hands on experience as well. She provides an excellent education constantly checking in with you along the way to ensure you are grasping all of the information and using the concepts that are best for each hive we pop the lid on. I could not recommend Tara (or her crew enough). Whatever your goals: tour a hive, learn to care for your own, maybe one day have enough hives to provide honey for friends and family, etc. Tara is the person you want by your side in that process. Plus, I mean....THAT HONEY...mmmmmmmmmm. Annnnnnd, there's super cool bee related jewelry at her store front. Get on that! read more

I really enjoyed my experience at Two Hives Honey this weekend! There were about a dozen of us in the group, including several children, and we were all treated to a delicious breakfast snack with juice and coffee, an interesting presentation about The Secret Life of Bees, and (the most fun part!) a walk to the nearby hives, where we were invited to get up close and personal with hundreds of honeybees! Suited up in protective gear and gloves, we were oblivious to the bees who flew around our heads and we each took turns holding the frames and even got to taste a spoonful of honey right out of the hive! The only suggestion I have for Two Hives is to manage correspondence more carefully. My husband made my reservations, so they communicated with him via his email address. I asked that they switch communication to me since I would be going to Austin and needed to be updated on the weather. However, they continued to email him with the information, so I was calling, leaving messages, and emailing to determine whether we were going to have the class because of impending rain. Anyway, give it a try! We all had a blast and I've recommended it to my friends, who are considering becoming beekeepers themselves! read more

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All the staff are highly experienced and knowledgable. The classes are packed with great information for new beekeepers and those who are thinking about getting into it. They also have most beekeeping equipment you could need in stock. read more

Such a cute place with super knowledgeable staff! I felt safe the entire time and they taught us SO MUCH about bees! read more

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My daughter amd I had the wonderful experience of a tour on Saturday. So fun, so informative and the hands on part was a special treat. Thanks so much for taking such great care of us! read more

I took a taxidermy class here recently and it was an awesome experience! Not only was the workshop worth every penny, but the Two Hives staff were super friendly and on top of everything. read more

I went on a hive tour with Two Hives Honey at Texas Keeper Cider and had so much fun! Sam, the beekeeper who gave the tour, shared a lot of interesting info about bees before getting us suited up and taking us to the hive. She passed around frames from inside the hive and pointed out comb with honey, nectar, and brood. She showed us the difference between drones and worker bees. At the end, everyone got a honey sample straight from the comb. The tour also came with snacks and a drink ticket. I'd never been out to Texas Keeper Cider before. They have a ton of outdoor seating with live oaks all around and a small bar inside with cozy seating. Highly recommend! read more

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Tara is an amazing spokesperson and advocate for the beautiful and most necessary bee! We attended a class this past weekend and were delighted with the "introduction." We learned about this wondrous little creature, got to "suit up" and handled "loaded" beehive frames. Although surrounded by bees, no one was stung. It was such fun! read more

Tara is extremely knowledgeable about all things "bee!" I went on a bee tour recently and learned so much about how hard each bee works in its short lifetime to provide us with honey. I have never been stung by a bee, so I was a little apprehensive at first about the tour. Tara provides all the proper gear and helped everyone feel at ease before even heading to the hives. The bees were content and focused on their jobs and didn't seem to even notice we were there. It was a great experience. I highly recommend booking a tour to learn more about bees, get over a fear of bees, or "bee" inspired to become a beekeeper yourself! read more

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Had a great time with Lucy learning about and seeing bees! We got honey straight from the hive. Fun, original little outing. Not many places to do this. read more

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Such a fun day at Bee Tree Farms with Two Hives Honey. We learned so much about bees and the art of honey making!!...and the product is delicious. Thank you for a wonderful afternoon, so much learned and enjoyed! read more

My husband, son and I traveled to Austin on Saturday for the bee tour, and Tara and Sarah were absolutely WONDERFUL! We enjoyed the experience so much and were blown away at how much we learned. We had no idea what to expect, but what we didn't expect was how thorough and dedicated and hands-on both Tara and Sarah were toward us (especially our 12 year-old). Not only did we learn a lot, but were able to get up close and personal with the bees. I HIGHLY recommend this tour to anyone wanting to learn about bees, how they live, what they do and everything in-between. We were even able to taste honey right from the combs. It was an amazing experience and my son plans to attend a few of the classes they offer. Thank you, Tara and Sarah, for MUCH more than we ever dreamed! read more

I've had two bee hive tours with Two Hives--one at The Sustainable Food Center and one for with our homeschooled kids this spring. These kids are accustomed to being involved with many activities and they get to experience guest speakers in Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, science clubs, and at various libraries. One of our kids commented that the information he was receiving was so much more detailed than what he'd received elsewhere. I agree. Sarah, our host, was engaging and encouraged their questions. The highlight, of course, is when the kids get to suit up and head back to examine the hives in action. We had some kids who were afraid of bees who came out with a much better understanding and less fear. They all came away wanting a stingerless pet drone. All in all it was a very memorable experience for all of them and I recommend taking your kids on one of their many tours. They also offer tours and a range of bee-keeping classes to get you hooked on honeybees. Check them out. You won't regret it. read more

Such an awesome time! The bee hive tour was fascinating. We learned so much. The staff was great! Amazing day! I will bring my out of town guests and family to do this!! read more

The bee hive tour was one of the coolest things I have gotten to do. I got these tickets as a birthday gift for my boyfriend and he had the best time. We learned so much about bees and the honey was delicious! We already want to come back and do it again!! They had special touches that really made the tour. Definitely recommend being apart of one of their tours, you won't regret it. read more

Did we have a great time? That would be an understatement. We had a BLAST! If you are in the area, this is a must do! We learned so much about bee's! Our host Brittany was incredible. She is very knowledgeable! read more

I organized a group of friends and family for this fun activity and it did not disappoint! Not only did we have a fantastic time, but we learned so much about bees and their importance in our lives. Weeks later, we still talk about the tour and hope to spread the word so more people can get over their fear of these awesome insects and become more educated. Tara was so knowledgable and passionate that it made the tour an unforgettable one! DO THIS - you will not regret it, plus you'll get to wear a really cool beekeeping suit ;-) read more

Two Hives Hive Tour was so much fun!! The ladies are full of information! I encourage anyone that is interested in learning about bees to start with the hive tour. It was amazing. I loved it so much I'm thinking of doing a more in depth class to learn and experience more. Sarah was fantastic and you can tell she truly loves working with the bees. She's very knowledgeable. My boyfriend went with me which he wasn't very excited about at first but he ended up loving it. So much so he was asking more questions than anyone else. Thanks again ladies for such a great experience. read more

I had an awesome time! Our instructor Lucy taught us so much about bees, and she spoke simply enough so as to not overload us with information. We got to light a bee smoker, and I loved that everything at this farm was very ethical to the bees and environment. No one got stung, so you don't even have to worry about that! Definitely take this tour! read more

I participated in a tour from Tara at Two Hives Honey and it was extremely informative. Bees are very interesting creatures and I had no idea how important they are to humans. The protective suits were very nice and I never felt in danger of being stung. You can tell Tara is very passionate about her bees and I'm glad I got to see a working hive. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone. read more

Tara was so awesome! She's very passionate, funny, and informative. I absolutely loved the tour on Juliet street. Everyone should come out for a tour on urban bee keeping. I loved the gift of local flower seeds given to us by Tara to help our little pollinators provide the best honey. read more

Our tour guide was Tara, owner of Two Hives Honey. She was extremely accommodating, funny, and informative. We were in a group of 8, but she made the experience feel one-on-one. I highly recommend supporting these bee keepers - you'll walk away with an incredibly unique, enjoyable, and educational experience. read more