Bird and Bee Hawaii, LLC - Honokaa, Hawaii

Erin W.

We had such a fun time doing the 2-hour Bee Tour! Susan taught us so much about the art and science of beekeeping, including the considerations of beekeeping on the Big Island. The "classroom" education portion was interactive and very interesting. We had some good conversations and learning opportunities as we enjoyed coffee and tea. Then we put on our bee suits and had the hands-on experience, interacting with the hives directly. It was such a cool opportunity to check the health of the hives and see the inner-workings close up. I even held a tray that was 15lbs of bees and honey! Afterward, we did a honey tasting that highlighted various island locations and flavors. It was so tasty and interesting! Seeing all of the rescued animals was a nice bonus as well. I highly recommend Susan's experience during your Big Island visit. She will inspire you to learn more and realize the importance of honey bees!

Kelsey R. B.

This was one of the best things we’ve done while vacationing on the big island. My boyfriend and I have always been “bee curious” and Susan’s introductory class looked like the perfect mix of classroom time, practical and tasting. Well, it was! The way Susan has designed the class is well thought out and gives a great opportunity to learn about apiculture in all aspects. Thank you, Susan!!

Dustin H.

Susan has been an invaluable resource. She provided training to give us the confidence to start our apiary. She has been a patient mentor. And, she has made it easier to get supplies and network with fellow beekeepers during many of the events she has organized. We're very grateful for everything that she's doing.

Dale Y.

My wife and I joined Susan for a 2-hour beekeeping class and it was absolutely wonderful! Susan is an amazing and passionate educator with a deep understanding of honeybees and the craft of beekeeping.

After a warm welcome over coffee and tea (with honey produced by her honeybees!), Susan spoke to us about the importance and impact of honeybees over our daily lives, how she got into beekeeping, and the fascinating particulars of bees on Hawaii. She also showed us the various tools beekeepers use to care for and harvest products from honeybees. After the informative lesson and questions, we donned some really nice beekeeping suits and got down to business!

Susan showed us the different types of hives she keeps, pointed out the differences between workers, drones, cells with honey vs cells with baby bees. We even saw the queen bee in one of the hives just going about her business. It was extraordinary being able to hold up a few hundred bees on a rack just inches from your face (and feel perfectly safe) to admire and observe them closely.

If you’re at all interested in bees or beekeeping or honey, don’t miss this unique experience. Susan even gave us a tour of her farm afterwards where we met Pumpkin the turtle and Hildegard the turkey (and a wacky cast of other characters).

Andy C.

A beautiful place and experience. Susan is such an informative and knowledgeable teacher. She shares her love for honey bees with great passion. The equipment she sells is top notch.

Darren D.

Feeling extremely fortunate to have met Susan from Bird and Bee Hawaii. Her willingness to share knowledge around bees have been extremely beneficial for me. Her store/ classroom has everything needed for tending to Bees. Her willingness to support the Beekeeping community is drawn from her cost effective equipment she offers. Open the catalogs and one soon learns Bird and Bee Hawaii’s pricing is better than the big box stores. Equate the shipping into it and one realizes we save money and the wait time. Her attention to details are paramount.
Thank you Susan for being the superstar you are!
Darren

Marilee

I had a great experience attending the Introduction to Beekeeping course with Susan at Bird and Bee Hawaii. The course gave me the education and confidence I needed to feel comfortable as a new beekeeper. Susan is amazing. Her knowledge combined with her passion for bees made the experience exceed all expectations. She also keeps a well stocked retail area to buy hive boxes and other essentials. The apiary is in a beautiful area of the island and is filled with feathered and furry friends. I highly recommend a tour or course.

Linda H.

My husband and I took the Beekeeping class with Susan. It was a wonderful class and the hands in experience was invaluable. Susan is an amazing teacher with an abundance of patience. If you have ever been curious about bees and their importance on the planet , reach out to Susan !