# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Beekeeping Intro: The Honey Bee Experience
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 11:30 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Register online at https://maineshakers.com/event/beekeeping/

Curious about bees? Come and join the Shakers’ beekeeper, Paul Gillis, as he introduces you to the basics of beekeeping!  Beehives require management and good stewardship, which take both time and knowledge — so start your journey with us!

Learn the parts of the hive, ask all your bee questions, and see the hive in action.  After participants get suited up in their bee safety gear (we will provide), Paul will open up the hive for a live demonstration.

Get familiar with all the equipment and set-up needed to be around the bees in an easy learning environment. Paul will connect you with local resources if you are interested in continuing your journey with bees.

Brother Delmer kept honey bees at Chosen Land (Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village) until the early 1960’s to help the apple orchard.  Honey bees returned circa 2007 under Paul’s volunteer care and are important for pollination of the herb and veggie gardens, apple trees, and flowers.  Their honey is used in cooking and is sold at the Shaker Store and The Honey Exchange when available.

Long sleeves, pants, and closed toed shoes are required. Beekeeper’s jacket, veil, & gloves will be provided for class use.

Paul began keeping honey bees in Iowa in 1979. The adventures continued in Pennsylvania and all the way to Maine in Farmington, New Gloucester, and Poland.

Maximum participants: 6

Perfect for beginners and those interested in starting beekeeping. All levels welcome. This is also an up-close and intimate way to see the bee workings at Shaker Village.

This event is rain or shine but may be rescheduled or cancelled due to heavy rain and/or wind.  We want to keep our bees safe.

Did you know that current members of The Friends of the Shakers receive $5 off each workshop? Sign up or renew today for your discount!

Register online at https://maineshakers.com/event/beekeeping/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-gloucester/beekeeping-intro-the-honey-bee-experience/200029842531850
- **Event Categories**: workshops, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 21

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: New Gloucester
- **state**: ME
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village
- **lat**: 43.985888548903
- **long**: -70.366202897856
- **full address**: Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, 707 Shaker Rd,New Gloucester, Maine, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Beekeeping Intro: The Honey Bee Experience being held?
  - **A:** Beekeeping Intro: The Honey Bee Experience takes place on Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 11:30 am at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, 707 Shaker Rd,New Gloucester, Maine, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Beekeeping Intro: The Honey Bee Experience?
  - **A:** Beekeeping Intro: The Honey Bee Experience is organized by Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Beekeeping Intro: The Honey Bee Experience is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New Gloucester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Beekeeping Intro: The Honey Bee Experience sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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