Upcoming Events
Vista Brewing Presents: "Driftwood Nights"
Vista Brewing13551 FM 150Driftwood, TX78619 Map
Vista Brewing Presents: "Driftwood Nights"
Friday Night Songwriter Series
Friday Nights at Vista Brewing in Driftwood, TX
Free Show // 6:00 - 8:00pm
Sponsored by BOSE Profesional
UPCOMING SHOWS:
FRI 6/5 - Juliet McConkey
www.julietmcconkey.com
FRI 6/12 - J Wagner
www.jwagnermusic.com
FRI 6/19 - Evan Charles (of Altamesa)
www.altamesamusic.com
FRI 6/26 - Gus Miller (of Light Horse Harry)
www.gusmillermusic.com
FRI 7/3 - TBA
FRI 7/10 - Jacob Gonzales Music
www.jacobgonzalesmusic.com
FRI 7/17 - JM Stevens
www.jmstevens.net
FRI 7/24 - Parker Chapin
www.parkerchapin.com
FRI 7/31 - TBA
For more information visit:
www.vistabrewingtx.com
www.pro-bose.com
Vista Brewing's Raincheck 2nd Anniversary Party!
Vista Brewing13551 FM 150Driftwood, TX78619 Map
RESCHEDULED FROM 4/4 to 6/6
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OpenTable Reservations & Masks Required - Groups of 6 or less please
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We're opening up the cellar and celebrating the kick off of summer and welcoming guests back into our beer garden. While it's not the big party we would like to throw, we can still raise a toast to silver linings and the fresh Hill Country air!
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$5 off all hats, all day!
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Free 32 oz Crowler koozie with every purchase of a 3-pack of Crowlers!
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Live Music with Todd Deatherage of The Merles from 5 to 7 p.m.
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Starting at 1:00 p.m., we're offering a limited release ANNIVERSARY FLIGHT until sold out. Four x 4 oz pours of:
- Commencement Wine Barrel-Aged Brett Ale, the first beer ever brewed at Vista
- Wood-Lagered Journey Rye Lager
- Foraged Agarita Saison
- Foraged Mustang Grape Saison
All of these beers will also be available by the glass, while the keg lasts!
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Family & Dog Friendly
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Note, Vista's grill is not yet re-opened, snacks will be available.
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RESERVATION LINK: www.opentable.com/r/vista-brewing-reservations-driftwood?restref=1044766&lang=en-US&ot_source=Fac...
Vista Brewing13551 FM 150Driftwood, TX78619 Map
Join us at Vista Brewing in Driftwood, TX for dinner and drinks every Thursday night as we play our favorite albums from our house record collection! Bring in a record to share and we'll give it a spin! Vinyl Night is every Thursday night from 6-9pm in our Tasting Room.
Beekeeping Class: Level 101 - Intro to Natural Beekeeping
Bee Mindful, LLCAustin, TX Map
Register at www.Bee-Mindful.com/natural-beekeeping-classes
OVERVIEW
_________________________________________________
Whether you want to help "Save the Bees", have always been fascinated by honey bees, or would like to obtain an "Ag Exemption" on your 5-20 acres land using beekeeping as a qualifier, this is the "Introduction to Beekeeping"- Level 101 of our popular three-part "BECOMING A NATURAL BEEKEEPER SERIES" (BNB Series).
Attend all 3 levels in the BNB series and obtain a Natural Beekeeper Certificate from the Bee Mindful Bee School.
Space is limited, book early, and keep in mind that all 3 Levels in the Series take place one after the other the same day, so if you decide to attend all three (spur-of-the moment walk-ins welcome at all levels), you may even obtain your Natural Beekeeper Certification the same day!
DETAILS
________________________________________
The first step on your journey to become a beekeeper, or if you are just curious about bees or beekeeping, this 2hr theory-only beginner class will teach you the basics about the wonderful world of honey bees, and introduce the following concepts through slides and equipment props:
- natural beekeeping basics
- protective clothing
- equipment types and their pros and cons for our area
- how and where to get your bees
- sustainable apiary setup
- basics of bee biology
- basics of pests and diseases
- basics of nutrition
- best practices in beekeeping
Classes take place at our Teaching Apiary on the beautiful grounds of Vista Brewing, 13551 FM 150, Driftwood, TX 78619
Beekeeping Class: Level 202 - Intermediate Natural Beekeeping
Vista Brewing13551 FM 150Driftwood, TX78619 Map
Register at www.Bee-Mindful.com/natural-beekeeping-classes
Overview
_______________________________________________
Whether you want to help "Save the Bees", have always been fascinated by honey bees, or would like to obtain an "Ag Exemption" on your 5-20 acres land using beekeeping as a qualifier, this is the "Going Further with Beekeeping"- Level 202 of our popular three-part "BECOMING A NATURAL BEEKEEPER SERIES" (BNB Series).
Attend all 3 levels (or this one and Level 303 if you already have a Level 101 equivalent experience) and obtain a Natural Beekeeper Certificate from the Bee Mindful Bee School.
Space is limited, book early, and keep in mind that all 3 Levels in the Series take place one after the other the same day, so if you decide to attend all three (spur-of-the moment walk-ins welcome at all levels), you may even obtain your Natural Beekeeper Certification the same day!
Details
_________________________________________
Pre-requisite: LEVEL 101 OR equivalent intro class/bee school
For those who already know the very basics, this is a 2hr in-depth natural beekeeping class with a practical focus on what a beekeeper needs to do through their first season of beekeeping, from setting up their apiary to installing bees to harvesting honey.
In this class, we will discuss & demonstrate with props the basics for the following concepts, and we will take a stroll through our teaching apiary weather/time permitting:
- setting up your apiary
- attracting and/or installing bees into Hives (swarms, packages, and NUCs)
- why, when, what and how to feed your bees
- why and how to practice Natural, chemical-free Beekeeping
- why, when, how to requeen
- harvesting process
Classes take place at our Teaching Apiary on the beautiful grounds of Vista Brewing, 13551 FM 150, Driftwood, TX 78619
Beekeeping Class: Level 101 - Intro to Natural Beekeeping
Bee Mindful, LLCAustin, TX Map
Register at www.Bee-Mindful.com/natural-beekeeping-classes
OVERVIEW
_________________________________________________
Whether you want to help "Save the Bees", have always been fascinated by honey bees, or would like to obtain an "Ag Exemption" on your 5-20 acres land using beekeeping as a qualifier, this is the "Introduction to Beekeeping"- Level 101 of our popular three-part "BECOMING A NATURAL BEEKEEPER SERIES" (BNB Series).
Attend all 3 levels in the BNB series and obtain a Natural Beekeeper Certificate from the Bee Mindful Bee School.
Space is limited, book early, and keep in mind that all 3 Levels in the Series take place one after the other the same day, so if you decide to attend all three (spur-of-the moment walk-ins welcome at all levels), you may even obtain your Natural Beekeeper Certification the same day!
DETAILS
________________________________________
The first step on your journey to become a beekeeper, or if you are just curious about bees or beekeeping, this 2hr theory-only beginner class will teach you the basics about the wonderful world of honey bees, and introduce the following concepts through slides and equipment props:
- natural beekeeping basics
- protective clothing
- equipment types and their pros and cons for our area
- how and where to get your bees
- sustainable apiary setup
- basics of bee biology
- basics of pests and diseases
- basics of nutrition
- best practices in beekeeping
Classes take place at our Teaching Apiary on the beautiful grounds of Vista Brewing, 13551 FM 150, Driftwood, TX 78619
Beekeeping Class: Level 202 - Intermediate Natural Beekeeping
Vista Brewing13551 FM 150Driftwood, TX78619 Map
Register at www.Bee-Mindful.com/natural-beekeeping-classes
Overview
_______________________________________________
Whether you want to help "Save the Bees", have always been fascinated by honey bees, or would like to obtain an "Ag Exemption" on your 5-20 acres land using beekeeping as a qualifier, this is the "Going Further with Beekeeping"- Level 202 of our popular three-part "BECOMING A NATURAL BEEKEEPER SERIES" (BNB Series).
Attend all 3 levels (or this one and Level 303 if you already have a Level 101 equivalent experience) and obtain a Natural Beekeeper Certificate from the Bee Mindful Bee School.
Space is limited, book early, and keep in mind that all 3 Levels in the Series take place one after the other the same day, so if you decide to attend all three (spur-of-the moment walk-ins welcome at all levels), you may even obtain your Natural Beekeeper Certification the same day!
Details
_________________________________________
Pre-requisite: LEVEL 101 OR equivalent intro class/bee school
For those who already know the very basics, this is a 2hr in-depth natural beekeeping class with a practical focus on what a beekeeper needs to do through their first season of beekeeping, from setting up their apiary to installing bees to harvesting honey.
In this class, we will discuss & demonstrate with props the basics for the following concepts, and we will take a stroll through our teaching apiary weather/time permitting:
- setting up your apiary
- attracting and/or installing bees into Hives (swarms, packages, and NUCs)
- why, when, what and how to feed your bees
- why and how to practice Natural, chemical-free Beekeeping
- why, when, how to requeen
- harvesting process
Classes take place at our Teaching Apiary on the beautiful grounds of Vista Brewing, 13551 FM 150, Driftwood, TX 78619
Beekeeping Class: Level 303 - Advanced Hands-On in the Apiary
Bee Mindful, LLCAustin, TX Map
Register at www.Bee-Mindful.com/natural-beekeeping-classes
Levels 101 and 202 also available on Feb. 16, Mar. 01, Mar. 15, Mar.29 and later
OVERVIEW
_________________________________________________
This is the highest level of our popular three-part "BECOMING A NATURAL BEEKEEPER SERIES" (BNB Series). It will take place at our Vista Brewing Teaching Apiary, weather permitting
Pre-requisites:
- "Beekeeping 101" OR equivalent intro class
- "Beekeeping 202" OR equivalent advanced class
If you have completed Levels 101 and 202 or equivalent class/bee school, you will graduate and receive your Natural Bekeeper Certification from the Bee Mindful Beekeeping University at the end of this class.
This class will be taught by Natural Beekeeping Experts Les Crowder (author of "Top-Bar Beekeeping") and/or Nathalie (Advanced Beekeeper in the TAMU Master Beekeeper Certification Program). Together, they have over 60 years of expertise and have worked thousands of hives, including in New Mexico, Jamaica and Africa.
Details
______________________________________________________
In this 3hr class, we will work Hands-On in our Natural and Sustainable Apiary with working Top-Bar Hives, Langstroth Hives, Layens Hives, Long Lang's, Warre and Flow Hives.
We will discuss & demonstrate how to quickly and efficiently light a smoker that lasts, inspect all kinds of hives without stressing the colony, "read" frames and evaluate a colony's overall health and nutrition needs, identify pests and pathogens and troubleshoot naturally without the use of chemicals. We will also discuss supplemental feeding and how to prepare your colony for the upcoming honey flow.
Classes take place at our Teaching Apiary on the beautiful grounds of Vista Brewing, 13551 FM 150, Driftwood, TX 78619
Vista Brewing13551 FM 150Driftwood, TX78619 Map
Join us Sunday, June 28th for an afternoon of live music under the oaks with Honey Baby!!
Honey Baby is an Austin-based trio consisting of Brandon Luedtke (guitar and vocals), Kevin Allen (banjo, harmonica, vocals), and Reed Faitak (bass). Folk and Americana influences underpin a slew of original songs, accented by the occasional blues barn burner. "Texas Troubador" Luedtke has been named "Best Songwriter" at the Viva Terlingua festival, and has been featured in studio and on the Austin Music Minute by KUTX.
www.brandonluedtke.net
Beekeeping Class: Level 101 - Intro to Natural Beekeeping
Bee Mindful, LLCAustin, TX Map
Register at www.Bee-Mindful.com/natural-beekeeping-classes
OVERVIEW
_________________________________________________
Whether you want to help "Save the Bees", have always been fascinated by honey bees, or would like to obtain an "Ag Exemption" on your 5-20 acres land using beekeeping as a qualifier, this is the "Introduction to Beekeeping"- Level 101 of our popular three-part "BECOMING A NATURAL BEEKEEPER SERIES" (BNB Series).
Attend all 3 levels in the BNB series and obtain a Natural Beekeeper Certificate from the Bee Mindful Bee School.
Space is limited, book early, and keep in mind that all 3 Levels in the Series take place one after the other the same day, so if you decide to attend all three (spur-of-the moment walk-ins welcome at all levels), you may even obtain your Natural Beekeeper Certification the same day!
DETAILS
________________________________________
The first step on your journey to become a beekeeper, or if you are just curious about bees or beekeeping, this 2hr theory-only beginner class will teach you the basics about the wonderful world of honey bees, and introduce the following concepts through slides and equipment props:
- natural beekeeping basics
- protective clothing
- equipment types and their pros and cons for our area
- how and where to get your bees
- sustainable apiary setup
- basics of bee biology
- basics of pests and diseases
- basics of nutrition
- best practices in beekeeping
Classes take place at our Teaching Apiary on the beautiful grounds of Vista Brewing, 13551 FM 150, Driftwood, TX 78619
Beekeeping Class: Level 202 - Intermediate Natural Beekeeping
Vista Brewing13551 FM 150Driftwood, TX78619 Map
Register at www.Bee-Mindful.com/natural-beekeeping-classes
Overview
_______________________________________________
Whether you want to help "Save the Bees", have always been fascinated by honey bees, or would like to obtain an "Ag Exemption" on your 5-20 acres land using beekeeping as a qualifier, this is the "Going Further with Beekeeping"- Level 202 of our popular three-part "BECOMING A NATURAL BEEKEEPER SERIES" (BNB Series).
Attend all 3 levels (or this one and Level 303 if you already have a Level 101 equivalent experience) and obtain a Natural Beekeeper Certificate from the Bee Mindful Bee School.
Space is limited, book early, and keep in mind that all 3 Levels in the Series take place one after the other the same day, so if you decide to attend all three (spur-of-the moment walk-ins welcome at all levels), you may even obtain your Natural Beekeeper Certification the same day!
Details
_________________________________________
Pre-requisite: LEVEL 101 OR equivalent intro class/bee school
For those who already know the very basics, this is a 2hr in-depth natural beekeeping class with a practical focus on what a beekeeper needs to do through their first season of beekeeping, from setting up their apiary to installing bees to harvesting honey.
In this class, we will discuss & demonstrate with props the basics for the following concepts, and we will take a stroll through our teaching apiary weather/time permitting:
- setting up your apiary
- attracting and/or installing bees into Hives (swarms, packages, and NUCs)
- why, when, what and how to feed your bees
- why and how to practice Natural, chemical-free Beekeeping
- why, when, how to requeen
- harvesting process
Classes take place at our Teaching Apiary on the beautiful grounds of Vista Brewing, 13551 FM 150, Driftwood, TX 78619
Vista Brewing13551 FM 150Driftwood, TX78619 Map
Join us Sunday, July 12th for an afternoon of live music under the oaks with Anna Larson Trio!!
Award-winning singer/songwriter Anna Larson is an emerging Americana artist fusing diverse musical Texas roots with piano-driven originality.
Larson’s 2019 solo album debut, Shifting Sand, has been followed by appearances on NPR’s “All Songs Considered” and at the 2019 Woody Guthrie Folk Festival, taking 2nd place at their 2019 songwriting competition.
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From growing up on gospel, through years spent as a classical pianist, Larson has taken the scenic route in music. Her newest single, "Whippoorwill", is now available on all platforms, with another album in the works for release in late 2020.
“An Austin artist worth watching...the gentle beauty of her voice…leaves the most lasting impression.”
- Peter Blackstock, Austin American Statesman
www.annalarsonmusic.com
Beekeeping Class: Level 101 - Intro to Natural Beekeeping
Bee Mindful, LLCAustin, TX Map
Register at www.Bee-Mindful.com/natural-beekeeping-classes
OVERVIEW
_________________________________________________
Whether you want to help "Save the Bees", have always been fascinated by honey bees, or would like to obtain an "Ag Exemption" on your 5-20 acres land using beekeeping as a qualifier, this is the "Introduction to Beekeeping"- Level 101 of our popular three-part "BECOMING A NATURAL BEEKEEPER SERIES" (BNB Series).
Attend all 3 levels in the BNB series and obtain a Natural Beekeeper Certificate from the Bee Mindful Bee School.
Space is limited, book early, and keep in mind that all 3 Levels in the Series take place one after the other the same day, so if you decide to attend all three (spur-of-the moment walk-ins welcome at all levels), you may even obtain your Natural Beekeeper Certification the same day!
DETAILS
________________________________________
The first step on your journey to become a beekeeper, or if you are just curious about bees or beekeeping, this 2hr theory-only beginner class will teach you the basics about the wonderful world of honey bees, and introduce the following concepts through slides and equipment props:
- natural beekeeping basics
- protective clothing
- equipment types and their pros and cons for our area
- how and where to get your bees
- sustainable apiary setup
- basics of bee biology
- basics of pests and diseases
- basics of nutrition
- best practices in beekeeping
Classes take place at our Teaching Apiary on the beautiful grounds of Vista Brewing, 13551 FM 150, Driftwood, TX 78619
Beekeeping Class: Level 202 - Intermediate Natural Beekeeping
Vista Brewing13551 FM 150Driftwood, TX78619 Map
Register at www.Bee-Mindful.com/natural-beekeeping-classes
Overview
_______________________________________________
Whether you want to help "Save the Bees", have always been fascinated by honey bees, or would like to obtain an "Ag Exemption" on your 5-20 acres land using beekeeping as a qualifier, this is the "Going Further with Beekeeping"- Level 202 of our popular three-part "BECOMING A NATURAL BEEKEEPER SERIES" (BNB Series).
Attend all 3 levels (or this one and Level 303 if you already have a Level 101 equivalent experience) and obtain a Natural Beekeeper Certificate from the Bee Mindful Bee School.
Space is limited, book early, and keep in mind that all 3 Levels in the Series take place one after the other the same day, so if you decide to attend all three (spur-of-the moment walk-ins welcome at all levels), you may even obtain your Natural Beekeeper Certification the same day!
Details
_________________________________________
Pre-requisite: LEVEL 101 OR equivalent intro class/bee school
For those who already know the very basics, this is a 2hr in-depth natural beekeeping class with a practical focus on what a beekeeper needs to do through their first season of beekeeping, from setting up their apiary to installing bees to harvesting honey.
In this class, we will discuss & demonstrate with props the basics for the following concepts, and we will take a stroll through our teaching apiary weather/time permitting:
- setting up your apiary
- attracting and/or installing bees into Hives (swarms, packages, and NUCs)
- why, when, what and how to feed your bees
- why and how to practice Natural, chemical-free Beekeeping
- why, when, how to requeen
- harvesting process
Classes take place at our Teaching Apiary on the beautiful grounds of Vista Brewing, 13551 FM 150, Driftwood, TX 78619
Beekeeping Class: Level 303 - Advanced Hands-On in the Apiary
Bee Mindful, LLCAustin, TX Map
Register at www.Bee-Mindful.com/natural-beekeeping-classes
Levels 101 and 202 also available on Feb. 16, Mar. 01, Mar. 15, Mar.29 and later
OVERVIEW
_________________________________________________
This is the highest level of our popular three-part "BECOMING A NATURAL BEEKEEPER SERIES" (BNB Series). It will take place at our Vista Brewing Teaching Apiary, weather permitting
Pre-requisites:
- "Beekeeping 101" OR equivalent intro class
- "Beekeeping 202" OR equivalent advanced class
If you have completed Levels 101 and 202 or equivalent class/bee school, you will graduate and receive your Natural Bekeeper Certification from the Bee Mindful Beekeeping University at the end of this class.
This class will be taught by Natural Beekeeping Experts Les Crowder (author of "Top-Bar Beekeeping") and/or Nathalie (Advanced Beekeeper in the TAMU Master Beekeeper Certification Program). Together, they have over 60 years of expertise and have worked thousands of hives, including in New Mexico, Jamaica and Africa.
Details
______________________________________________________
In this 3hr class, we will work Hands-On in our Natural and Sustainable Apiary with working Top-Bar Hives, Langstroth Hives, Layens Hives, Long Lang's, Warre and Flow Hives.
We will discuss & demonstrate how to quickly and efficiently light a smoker that lasts, inspect all kinds of hives without stressing the colony, "read" frames and evaluate a colony's overall health and nutrition needs, identify pests and pathogens and troubleshoot naturally without the use of chemicals. We will also discuss supplemental feeding and how to prepare your colony for the upcoming honey flow.
Classes take place at our Teaching Apiary on the beautiful grounds of Vista Brewing, 13551 FM 150, Driftwood, TX 78619
InterContinental Stephen F. Austin701 Congress AvenueAustin, TX78701 Map
The 2020 Beer Now Conference will host approximately 150 Beer Influencers from throughout North America and beyond to network, learn, and taste beer in Austin, Texas, August 7 & 8. With more craft breweries in Austin than any other city in Texas, it is a perfect city for the 11th annual Beer Now Conference! All 'Beer Influencers' are welcome to attend. The conference offers a pre-conference excursion to San Marcos, Texas and a post-conference private excursion to the historic and fully-renovated Shiner Brewery! Learn more @ beernow.org
Beekeeping Class: Level 101 - Intro to Natural Beekeeping
Bee Mindful, LLCAustin, TX Map
Register at www.Bee-Mindful.com/natural-beekeeping-classes
OVERVIEW
_________________________________________________
Whether you want to help "Save the Bees", have always been fascinated by honey bees, or would like to obtain an "Ag Exemption" on your 5-20 acres land using beekeeping as a qualifier, this is the "Introduction to Beekeeping"- Level 101 of our popular three-part "BECOMING A NATURAL BEEKEEPER SERIES" (BNB Series).
Attend all 3 levels in the BNB series and obtain a Natural Beekeeper Certificate from the Bee Mindful Bee School.
Space is limited, book early, and keep in mind that all 3 Levels in the Series take place one after the other the same day, so if you decide to attend all three (spur-of-the moment walk-ins welcome at all levels), you may even obtain your Natural Beekeeper Certification the same day!
DETAILS
________________________________________
The first step on your journey to become a beekeeper, or if you are just curious about bees or beekeeping, this 2hr theory-only beginner class will teach you the basics about the wonderful world of honey bees, and introduce the following concepts through slides and equipment props:
- natural beekeeping basics
- protective clothing
- equipment types and their pros and cons for our area
- how and where to get your bees
- sustainable apiary setup
- basics of bee biology
- basics of pests and diseases
- basics of nutrition
- best practices in beekeeping
Classes take place at our Teaching Apiary on the beautiful grounds of Vista Brewing, 13551 FM 150, Driftwood, TX 78619
Beekeeping Class: Level 202 - Intermediate Natural Beekeeping
Vista Brewing13551 FM 150Driftwood, TX78619 Map
Register at www.Bee-Mindful.com/natural-beekeeping-classes
Overview
_______________________________________________
Whether you want to help "Save the Bees", have always been fascinated by honey bees, or would like to obtain an "Ag Exemption" on your 5-20 acres land using beekeeping as a qualifier, this is the "Going Further with Beekeeping"- Level 202 of our popular three-part "BECOMING A NATURAL BEEKEEPER SERIES" (BNB Series).
Attend all 3 levels (or this one and Level 303 if you already have a Level 101 equivalent experience) and obtain a Natural Beekeeper Certificate from the Bee Mindful Bee School.
Space is limited, book early, and keep in mind that all 3 Levels in the Series take place one after the other the same day, so if you decide to attend all three (spur-of-the moment walk-ins welcome at all levels), you may even obtain your Natural Beekeeper Certification the same day!
Details
_________________________________________
Pre-requisite: LEVEL 101 OR equivalent intro class/bee school
For those who already know the very basics, this is a 2hr in-depth natural beekeeping class with a practical focus on what a beekeeper needs to do through their first season of beekeeping, from setting up their apiary to installing bees to harvesting honey.
In this class, we will discuss & demonstrate with props the basics for the following concepts, and we will take a stroll through our teaching apiary weather/time permitting:
- setting up your apiary
- attracting and/or installing bees into Hives (swarms, packages, and NUCs)
- why, when, what and how to feed your bees
- why and how to practice Natural, chemical-free Beekeeping
- why, when, how to requeen
- harvesting process
Classes take place at our Teaching Apiary on the beautiful grounds of Vista Brewing, 13551 FM 150, Driftwood, TX 78619
Beekeeping Class: Level 101 - Intro to Natural Beekeeping
Bee Mindful, LLCAustin, TX Map
Register at www.Bee-Mindful.com/natural-beekeeping-classes
OVERVIEW
_________________________________________________
Whether you want to help "Save the Bees", have always been fascinated by honey bees, or would like to obtain an "Ag Exemption" on your 5-20 acres land using beekeeping as a qualifier, this is the "Introduction to Beekeeping"- Level 101 of our popular three-part "BECOMING A NATURAL BEEKEEPER SERIES" (BNB Series).
Attend all 3 levels in the BNB series and obtain a Natural Beekeeper Certificate from the Bee Mindful Bee School.
Space is limited, book early, and keep in mind that all 3 Levels in the Series take place one after the other the same day, so if you decide to attend all three (spur-of-the moment walk-ins welcome at all levels), you may even obtain your Natural Beekeeper Certification the same day!
DETAILS
________________________________________
The first step on your journey to become a beekeeper, or if you are just curious about bees or beekeeping, this 2hr theory-only beginner class will teach you the basics about the wonderful world of honey bees, and introduce the following concepts through slides and equipment props:
- natural beekeeping basics
- protective clothing
- equipment types and their pros and cons for our area
- how and where to get your bees
- sustainable apiary setup
- basics of bee biology
- basics of pests and diseases
- basics of nutrition
- best practices in beekeeping
Classes take place at our Teaching Apiary on the beautiful grounds of Vista Brewing, 13551 FM 150, Driftwood, TX 78619
Beekeeping Class: Level 202 - Intermediate Natural Beekeeping
Vista Brewing13551 FM 150Driftwood, TX78619 Map
Register at www.Bee-Mindful.com/natural-beekeeping-classes
Overview
_______________________________________________
Whether you want to help "Save the Bees", have always been fascinated by honey bees, or would like to obtain an "Ag Exemption" on your 5-20 acres land using beekeeping as a qualifier, this is the "Going Further with Beekeeping"- Level 202 of our popular three-part "BECOMING A NATURAL BEEKEEPER SERIES" (BNB Series).
Attend all 3 levels (or this one and Level 303 if you already have a Level 101 equivalent experience) and obtain a Natural Beekeeper Certificate from the Bee Mindful Bee School.
Space is limited, book early, and keep in mind that all 3 Levels in the Series take place one after the other the same day, so if you decide to attend all three (spur-of-the moment walk-ins welcome at all levels), you may even obtain your Natural Beekeeper Certification the same day!
Details
_________________________________________
Pre-requisite: LEVEL 101 OR equivalent intro class/bee school
For those who already know the very basics, this is a 2hr in-depth natural beekeeping class with a practical focus on what a beekeeper needs to do through their first season of beekeeping, from setting up their apiary to installing bees to harvesting honey.
In this class, we will discuss & demonstrate with props the basics for the following concepts, and we will take a stroll through our teaching apiary weather/time permitting:
- setting up your apiary
- attracting and/or installing bees into Hives (swarms, packages, and NUCs)
- why, when, what and how to feed your bees
- why and how to practice Natural, chemical-free Beekeeping
- why, when, how to requeen
- harvesting process
Classes take place at our Teaching Apiary on the beautiful grounds of Vista Brewing, 13551 FM 150, Driftwood, TX 78619
Beekeeping Class: Level 303 - Advanced Hands-On in the Apiary
Bee Mindful, LLCAustin, TX Map
Register at www.Bee-Mindful.com/natural-beekeeping-classes
Levels 101 and 202 also available on Feb. 16, Mar. 01, Mar. 15, Mar.29 and later
OVERVIEW
_________________________________________________
This is the highest level of our popular three-part "BECOMING A NATURAL BEEKEEPER SERIES" (BNB Series). It will take place at our Vista Brewing Teaching Apiary, weather permitting
Pre-requisites:
- "Beekeeping 101" OR equivalent intro class
- "Beekeeping 202" OR equivalent advanced class
If you have completed Levels 101 and 202 or equivalent class/bee school, you will graduate and receive your Natural Bekeeper Certification from the Bee Mindful Beekeeping University at the end of this class.
This class will be taught by Natural Beekeeping Experts Les Crowder (author of "Top-Bar Beekeeping") and/or Nathalie (Advanced Beekeeper in the TAMU Master Beekeeper Certification Program). Together, they have over 60 years of expertise and have worked thousands of hives, including in New Mexico, Jamaica and Africa.
Details
______________________________________________________
In this 3hr class, we will work Hands-On in our Natural and Sustainable Apiary with working Top-Bar Hives, Langstroth Hives, Layens Hives, Long Lang's, Warre and Flow Hives.
We will discuss & demonstrate how to quickly and efficiently light a smoker that lasts, inspect all kinds of hives without stressing the colony, "read" frames and evaluate a colony's overall health and nutrition needs, identify pests and pathogens and troubleshoot naturally without the use of chemicals. We will also discuss supplemental feeding and how to prepare your colony for the upcoming honey flow.
Classes take place at our Teaching Apiary on the beautiful grounds of Vista Brewing, 13551 FM 150, Driftwood, TX 78619
Beekeeping Class: Level 101 - Intro to Natural Beekeeping
Bee Mindful, LLCAustin, TX Map
Register at www.Bee-Mindful.com/natural-beekeeping-classes
OVERVIEW
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Whether you want to help "Save the Bees", have always been fascinated by honey bees, or would like to obtain an "Ag Exemption" on your 5-20 acres land using beekeeping as a qualifier, this is the "Introduction to Beekeeping"- Level 101 of our popular three-part "BECOMING A NATURAL BEEKEEPER SERIES" (BNB Series).
Attend all 3 levels in the BNB series and obtain a Natural Beekeeper Certificate from the Bee Mindful Bee School.
Space is limited, book early, and keep in mind that all 3 Levels in the Series take place one after the other the same day, so if you decide to attend all three (spur-of-the moment walk-ins welcome at all levels), you may even obtain your Natural Beekeeper Certification the same day!
DETAILS
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The first step on your journey to become a beekeeper, or if you are just curious about bees or beekeeping, this 2hr theory-only beginner class will teach you the basics about the wonderful world of honey bees, and introduce the following concepts through slides and equipment props:
- natural beekeeping basics
- protective clothing
- equipment types and their pros and cons for our area
- how and where to get your bees
- sustainable apiary setup
- basics of bee biology
- basics of pests and diseases
- basics of nutrition
- best practices in beekeeping
Classes take place at our Teaching Apiary on the beautiful grounds of Vista Brewing, 13551 FM 150, Driftwood, TX 78619
Beekeeping Class: Level 202 - Intermediate Natural Beekeeping
Vista Brewing13551 FM 150Driftwood, TX78619 Map
Register at www.Bee-Mindful.com/natural-beekeeping-classes
Overview
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Whether you want to help "Save the Bees", have always been fascinated by honey bees, or would like to obtain an "Ag Exemption" on your 5-20 acres land using beekeeping as a qualifier, this is the "Going Further with Beekeeping"- Level 202 of our popular three-part "BECOMING A NATURAL BEEKEEPER SERIES" (BNB Series).
Attend all 3 levels (or this one and Level 303 if you already have a Level 101 equivalent experience) and obtain a Natural Beekeeper Certificate from the Bee Mindful Bee School.
Space is limited, book early, and keep in mind that all 3 Levels in the Series take place one after the other the same day, so if you decide to attend all three (spur-of-the moment walk-ins welcome at all levels), you may even obtain your Natural Beekeeper Certification the same day!
Details
_________________________________________
Pre-requisite: LEVEL 101 OR equivalent intro class/bee school
For those who already know the very basics, this is a 2hr in-depth natural beekeeping class with a practical focus on what a beekeeper needs to do through their first season of beekeeping, from setting up their apiary to installing bees to harvesting honey.
In this class, we will discuss & demonstrate with props the basics for the following concepts, and we will take a stroll through our teaching apiary weather/time permitting:
- setting up your apiary
- attracting and/or installing bees into Hives (swarms, packages, and NUCs)
- why, when, what and how to feed your bees
- why and how to practice Natural, chemical-free Beekeeping
- why, when, how to requeen
- harvesting process
Classes take place at our Teaching Apiary on the beautiful grounds of Vista Brewing, 13551 FM 150, Driftwood, TX 78619
Beekeeping Class: Level 101 - Intro to Natural Beekeeping
Bee Mindful, LLCAustin, TX Map
Register at www.Bee-Mindful.com/natural-beekeeping-classes
OVERVIEW
_________________________________________________
Whether you want to help "Save the Bees", have always been fascinated by honey bees, or would like to obtain an "Ag Exemption" on your 5-20 acres land using beekeeping as a qualifier, this is the "Introduction to Beekeeping"- Level 101 of our popular three-part "BECOMING A NATURAL BEEKEEPER SERIES" (BNB Series).
Attend all 3 levels in the BNB series and obtain a Natural Beekeeper Certificate from the Bee Mindful Bee School.
Space is limited, book early, and keep in mind that all 3 Levels in the Series take place one after the other the same day, so if you decide to attend all three (spur-of-the moment walk-ins welcome at all levels), you may even obtain your Natural Beekeeper Certification the same day!
DETAILS
________________________________________
The first step on your journey to become a beekeeper, or if you are just curious about bees or beekeeping, this 2hr theory-only beginner class will teach you the basics about the wonderful world of honey bees, and introduce the following concepts through slides and equipment props:
- natural beekeeping basics
- protective clothing
- equipment types and their pros and cons for our area
- how and where to get your bees
- sustainable apiary setup
- basics of bee biology
- basics of pests and diseases
- basics of nutrition
- best practices in beekeeping
Classes take place at our Teaching Apiary on the beautiful grounds of Vista Brewing, 13551 FM 150, Driftwood, TX 78619
Beekeeping Class: Level 202 - Intermediate Natural Beekeeping
Vista Brewing13551 FM 150Driftwood, TX78619 Map
Register at www.Bee-Mindful.com/natural-beekeeping-classes
Overview
_______________________________________________
Whether you want to help "Save the Bees", have always been fascinated by honey bees, or would like to obtain an "Ag Exemption" on your 5-20 acres land using beekeeping as a qualifier, this is the "Going Further with Beekeeping"- Level 202 of our popular three-part "BECOMING A NATURAL BEEKEEPER SERIES" (BNB Series).
Attend all 3 levels (or this one and Level 303 if you already have a Level 101 equivalent experience) and obtain a Natural Beekeeper Certificate from the Bee Mindful Bee School.
Space is limited, book early, and keep in mind that all 3 Levels in the Series take place one after the other the same day, so if you decide to attend all three (spur-of-the moment walk-ins welcome at all levels), you may even obtain your Natural Beekeeper Certification the same day!
Details
_________________________________________
Pre-requisite: LEVEL 101 OR equivalent intro class/bee school
For those who already know the very basics, this is a 2hr in-depth natural beekeeping class with a practical focus on what a beekeeper needs to do through their first season of beekeeping, from setting up their apiary to installing bees to harvesting honey.
In this class, we will discuss & demonstrate with props the basics for the following concepts, and we will take a stroll through our teaching apiary weather/time permitting:
- setting up your apiary
- attracting and/or installing bees into Hives (swarms, packages, and NUCs)
- why, when, what and how to feed your bees
- why and how to practice Natural, chemical-free Beekeeping
- why, when, how to requeen
- harvesting process
Classes take place at our Teaching Apiary on the beautiful grounds of Vista Brewing, 13551 FM 150, Driftwood, TX 78619
Beekeeping Class: Level 303 - Advanced Hands-On in the Apiary
Bee Mindful, LLCAustin, TX Map
Register at www.Bee-Mindful.com/natural-beekeeping-classes
Levels 101 and 202 also available on Feb. 16, Mar. 01, Mar. 15, Mar.29 and later
OVERVIEW
_________________________________________________
This is the highest level of our popular three-part "BECOMING A NATURAL BEEKEEPER SERIES" (BNB Series). It will take place at our Vista Brewing Teaching Apiary, weather permitting
Pre-requisites:
- "Beekeeping 101" OR equivalent intro class
- "Beekeeping 202" OR equivalent advanced class
If you have completed Levels 101 and 202 or equivalent class/bee school, you will graduate and receive your Natural Bekeeper Certification from the Bee Mindful Beekeeping University at the end of this class.
This class will be taught by Natural Beekeeping Experts Les Crowder (author of "Top-Bar Beekeeping") and/or Nathalie (Advanced Beekeeper in the TAMU Master Beekeeper Certification Program). Together, they have over 60 years of expertise and have worked thousands of hives, including in New Mexico, Jamaica and Africa.
Details
______________________________________________________
In this 3hr class, we will work Hands-On in our Natural and Sustainable Apiary with working Top-Bar Hives, Langstroth Hives, Layens Hives, Long Lang's, Warre and Flow Hives.
We will discuss & demonstrate how to quickly and efficiently light a smoker that lasts, inspect all kinds of hives without stressing the colony, "read" frames and evaluate a colony's overall health and nutrition needs, identify pests and pathogens and troubleshoot naturally without the use of chemicals. We will also discuss supplemental feeding and how to prepare your colony for the upcoming honey flow.
Classes take place at our Teaching Apiary on the beautiful grounds of Vista Brewing, 13551 FM 150, Driftwood, TX 78619
Beekeeping Class: Level 101 - Intro to Natural Beekeeping
Bee Mindful, LLCAustin, TX Map
Register at www.Bee-Mindful.com/natural-beekeeping-classes
OVERVIEW
_________________________________________________
Whether you want to help "Save the Bees", have always been fascinated by honey bees, or would like to obtain an "Ag Exemption" on your 5-20 acres land using beekeeping as a qualifier, this is the "Introduction to Beekeeping"- Level 101 of our popular three-part "BECOMING A NATURAL BEEKEEPER SERIES" (BNB Series).
Attend all 3 levels in the BNB series and obtain a Natural Beekeeper Certificate from the Bee Mindful Bee School.
Space is limited, book early, and keep in mind that all 3 Levels in the Series take place one after the other the same day, so if you decide to attend all three (spur-of-the moment walk-ins welcome at all levels), you may even obtain your Natural Beekeeper Certification the same day!
DETAILS
________________________________________
The first step on your journey to become a beekeeper, or if you are just curious about bees or beekeeping, this 2hr theory-only beginner class will teach you the basics about the wonderful world of honey bees, and introduce the following concepts through slides and equipment props:
- natural beekeeping basics
- protective clothing
- equipment types and their pros and cons for our area
- how and where to get your bees
- sustainable apiary setup
- basics of bee biology
- basics of pests and diseases
- basics of nutrition
- best practices in beekeeping
Classes take place at our Teaching Apiary on the beautiful grounds of Vista Brewing, 13551 FM 150, Driftwood, TX 78619
Beekeeping Class: Level 202 - Intermediate Natural Beekeeping
Vista Brewing13551 FM 150Driftwood, TX78619 Map
Register at www.Bee-Mindful.com/natural-beekeeping-classes
Overview
_______________________________________________
Whether you want to help "Save the Bees", have always been fascinated by honey bees, or would like to obtain an "Ag Exemption" on your 5-20 acres land using beekeeping as a qualifier, this is the "Going Further with Beekeeping"- Level 202 of our popular three-part "BECOMING A NATURAL BEEKEEPER SERIES" (BNB Series).
Attend all 3 levels (or this one and Level 303 if you already have a Level 101 equivalent experience) and obtain a Natural Beekeeper Certificate from the Bee Mindful Bee School.
Space is limited, book early, and keep in mind that all 3 Levels in the Series take place one after the other the same day, so if you decide to attend all three (spur-of-the moment walk-ins welcome at all levels), you may even obtain your Natural Beekeeper Certification the same day!
Details
_________________________________________
Pre-requisite: LEVEL 101 OR equivalent intro class/bee school
For those who already know the very basics, this is a 2hr in-depth natural beekeeping class with a practical focus on what a beekeeper needs to do through their first season of beekeeping, from setting up their apiary to installing bees to harvesting honey.
In this class, we will discuss & demonstrate with props the basics for the following concepts, and we will take a stroll through our teaching apiary weather/time permitting:
- setting up your apiary
- attracting and/or installing bees into Hives (swarms, packages, and NUCs)
- why, when, what and how to feed your bees
- why and how to practice Natural, chemical-free Beekeeping
- why, when, how to requeen
- harvesting process
Classes take place at our Teaching Apiary on the beautiful grounds of Vista Brewing, 13551 FM 150, Driftwood, TX 78619
Beekeeping Class: Level 101 - Intro to Natural Beekeeping
Bee Mindful, LLCAustin, TX Map
Register at www.Bee-Mindful.com/natural-beekeeping-classes
OVERVIEW
_________________________________________________
Whether you want to help "Save the Bees", have always been fascinated by honey bees, or would like to obtain an "Ag Exemption" on your 5-20 acres land using beekeeping as a qualifier, this is the "Introduction to Beekeeping"- Level 101 of our popular three-part "BECOMING A NATURAL BEEKEEPER SERIES" (BNB Series).
Attend all 3 levels in the BNB series and obtain a Natural Beekeeper Certificate from the Bee Mindful Bee School.
Space is limited, book early, and keep in mind that all 3 Levels in the Series take place one after the other the same day, so if you decide to attend all three (spur-of-the moment walk-ins welcome at all levels), you may even obtain your Natural Beekeeper Certification the same day!
DETAILS
________________________________________
The first step on your journey to become a beekeeper, or if you are just curious about bees or beekeeping, this 2hr theory-only beginner class will teach you the basics about the wonderful world of honey bees, and introduce the following concepts through slides and equipment props:
- natural beekeeping basics
- protective clothing
- equipment types and their pros and cons for our area
- how and where to get your bees
- sustainable apiary setup
- basics of bee biology
- basics of pests and diseases
- basics of nutrition
- best practices in beekeeping
Classes take place at our Teaching Apiary on the beautiful grounds of Vista Brewing, 13551 FM 150, Driftwood, TX 78619
Beekeeping Class: Level 202 - Intermediate Natural Beekeeping
Vista Brewing13551 FM 150Driftwood, TX78619 Map
Register at www.Bee-Mindful.com/natural-beekeeping-classes
Overview
_______________________________________________
Whether you want to help "Save the Bees", have always been fascinated by honey bees, or would like to obtain an "Ag Exemption" on your 5-20 acres land using beekeeping as a qualifier, this is the "Going Further with Beekeeping"- Level 202 of our popular three-part "BECOMING A NATURAL BEEKEEPER SERIES" (BNB Series).
Attend all 3 levels (or this one and Level 303 if you already have a Level 101 equivalent experience) and obtain a Natural Beekeeper Certificate from the Bee Mindful Bee School.
Space is limited, book early, and keep in mind that all 3 Levels in the Series take place one after the other the same day, so if you decide to attend all three (spur-of-the moment walk-ins welcome at all levels), you may even obtain your Natural Beekeeper Certification the same day!
Details
_________________________________________
Pre-requisite: LEVEL 101 OR equivalent intro class/bee school
For those who already know the very basics, this is a 2hr in-depth natural beekeeping class with a practical focus on what a beekeeper needs to do through their first season of beekeeping, from setting up their apiary to installing bees to harvesting honey.
In this class, we will discuss & demonstrate with props the basics for the following concepts, and we will take a stroll through our teaching apiary weather/time permitting:
- setting up your apiary
- attracting and/or installing bees into Hives (swarms, packages, and NUCs)
- why, when, what and how to feed your bees
- why and how to practice Natural, chemical-free Beekeeping
- why, when, how to requeen
- harvesting process
Classes take place at our Teaching Apiary on the beautiful grounds of Vista Brewing, 13551 FM 150, Driftwood, TX 78619
Beekeeping Class: Level 303 - Advanced Hands-On in the Apiary
Bee Mindful, LLCAustin, TX Map
Register at www.Bee-Mindful.com/natural-beekeeping-classes
Levels 101 and 202 also available on Feb. 16, Mar. 01, Mar. 15, Mar.29 and later
OVERVIEW
_________________________________________________
This is the highest level of our popular three-part "BECOMING A NATURAL BEEKEEPER SERIES" (BNB Series). It will take place at our Vista Brewing Teaching Apiary, weather permitting
Pre-requisites:
- "Beekeeping 101" OR equivalent intro class
- "Beekeeping 202" OR equivalent advanced class
If you have completed Levels 101 and 202 or equivalent class/bee school, you will graduate and receive your Natural Bekeeper Certification from the Bee Mindful Beekeeping University at the end of this class.
This class will be taught by Natural Beekeeping Experts Les Crowder (author of "Top-Bar Beekeeping") and/or Nathalie (Advanced Beekeeper in the TAMU Master Beekeeper Certification Program). Together, they have over 60 years of expertise and have worked thousands of hives, including in New Mexico, Jamaica and Africa.
Details
______________________________________________________
In this 3hr class, we will work Hands-On in our Natural and Sustainable Apiary with working Top-Bar Hives, Langstroth Hives, Layens Hives, Long Lang's, Warre and Flow Hives.
We will discuss & demonstrate how to quickly and efficiently light a smoker that lasts, inspect all kinds of hives without stressing the colony, "read" frames and evaluate a colony's overall health and nutrition needs, identify pests and pathogens and troubleshoot naturally without the use of chemicals. We will also discuss supplemental feeding and how to prepare your colony for the upcoming honey flow.
Classes take place at our Teaching Apiary on the beautiful grounds of Vista Brewing, 13551 FM 150, Driftwood, TX 78619
Vista Brewing13551 FM 150Driftwood, TX78619 Map
The loop course starts and finishes at beautiful Vista Brewery and follows dirt roads and pavement inside of the brewery property and through neighboring Driftwood property.
All runners receive a beer tasting with finisher glass, tech shirt and awesome awards.
Tech shirts to everyone.
Food trucks!
Brewery Tours
Strollers are WELCOME on the course!