Bee Well Retreat 2026
join jac collective & dandelion springs apiary for our
an immersive day of respite & renewal
for the mind, body & spirit
surrounded by a beautiful community of healers
and in harmony with nature!
Bring your own refillable water bottle, blanket and yoga mat!
Dress for the weather, bring sunscreen, insect repellent, and anything else you may need to be comfy as this is an outside activity on a regenerative 30 acre farm!
come enjoy our wellness village, no registration required!
We will have a beautiful gathering of healers and energy workers for mind, body & spirit!
registration required for our community lunch, herbal mocktails, round table discussion and
2 core wellness sessions for $60 per person
Can’t choose just two…no problem! Join us for
all 4 core wellness sessions for $80 per person
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SCHEDULE A GROUP, PLEASE CALL (804)314-8182
please, contact us with any dietary restrictions or special accommodations by May 31, 2026
Sound Bath with Julian Desta
Join
Julian Desta
for a meditative Sound bath while submersing ourselves in the beauty of nature
bring a blanket, pillow, whatever you need to get comfy!
$25 per person
registration is required to attend
Gentle Yoga with Ashley Mayo
Join Ashley for a playful and peaceful yoga experience
focused on finding what feels good.
This class blends breath, body, and mind through mindful movements
Beginner friendly and open to ages 10+,
this uplifting class is all about connection, joy, and a little bit of laughter.
Come breathe. Come move. Come connect.
Weather permitting-we will be outside, but will have indoor space if needed.
Please, bring a yoga mat and any blocks/straps/blankets needed for you own comfort.
Cost $10 per person
Seasons of Beekeeping-Summer Management Workshop 2026
Join Dandelion Springs Apiary
for our
Seasons of Beekeeping Series- Summer Management Workshop
Topics include: when to add and remove supers, identifying problems in the hive, re-queening, monitoring for pests and diseases, treating hives if needed, when to pull honey supers and how to extract honey.
Cost $15 per person
Wool Art Workshop
Join us in learning the process from shearing, to cleaning, to processing and then using wool fiber!
we will create a hand felted masterpiece
Cost $35 per person
registration is required to attend
Queen Grafting Workshop 2026
Join Dandelion Springs Apiary
in collaboration with
Master Beekeeper, John Davis
for an advanced Queen Grafting Workshop
Topics include: Queen Biology, importance of genetics, grafting methods, cell placement, mating, equipment needs, temperature & timing requirements, & marking a queen.
Grafting Kit will be provided.
Class size is limited so register early!
Cost: $85.00 per person
Contact us with any questions.
Gentle Yoga with Ashley Mayo
Join Ashley for a playful and peaceful yoga experience
focused on finding what feels good.
This class blends breath, body, and mind through mindful movements
Beginner friendly and open to ages 10+,
this uplifting class is all about connection, joy, and a little bit of laughter.
Come breathe. Come move. Come connect.
Weather permitting-we will be outside, but will have indoor space if needed.
Please, bring a yoga mat and any blocks/straps/blankets needed for you own comfort.
Cost $10 per person
Healthy Herd-Spring Clean Up!
Join
THE HEALTHY HERD
@Dandelion Springs Apiary
in collaboration with
FreeHorse Arts
for our
Spring Clean Up!
Join us in our spring clean up of the FreeHorse Arts space in the Community Garden!
Start seeds to nurture from sprout to table!
Cost $15 per person
registration is required to attend
HORSE SENSE-Forage and Fencing
Join
THE HEALTHY HERD
@Dandelion Springs Apiary
in collaboration with
FreeHorse Arts
FOR A GUIDED ENCOUNTER WITH OUR LEAD COLLABORATORS,
LUKKA & GLAUMUR
Horse Sense
Educational sessions will include horse wisdom, equine psychology, refined communication, effectively addressing fear, safety, healthcare, first aid, sustainable care and feed, alternative therapies and energy work, facility maintenance, foraging and exploring the environment.
join us in showing our gratitude for our herd while exploring forage and fence work and why both are important for our herd’s health and safety
$15 per person
registration is required to attend
Goat Yoga with Ashley Mayo
Join Ashley for a playful and peaceful yoga experience
focused on finding what feels good.
This class blends breath, body, and mind through mindful movements-
all while adorable baby goats wander, snuggle, and maybe even join in!
Beginner friendly and open to ages 10+,
this uplifting class is all about connection, joy, and a little bit of laughter.
Come breathe. Come move. Come connect.
And come enjoy the baby goats.
Weather permitting-we will be outside, but will have indoor space if needed.
Please, bring a yoga mat and any blocks/straps/blankets needed for you own comfort.
Cost $15 per person
A portion of registrations will help provide care for these rescued goat mamas and babies!
Swarm Patrol Workshop 2026
Join us for a workshop all about how to manage Swarm Season.
Topics including: Swarm Biology, how to prevent swarming, how to catch a swarm, hiving a swarm, types of splits, making a swarm lure & re-queening. Bring some of your old brood comb!
Cost: $20 per person
Weaving for the Soul with Geli
Reconnect with Nature through your hands
during 4 different workshops!
weaving for the soul
Join Geli at Dandelion Springs Apiary to create your own handmade woven projects! By the end of each workshop, participants will have a project made with love and patience to cherish for years to come! All supplies and instructions included for each workshop! Bring a group of friends, family or coworkers for a meaningful and fun gathering!
join us for one workshop, or all four!
in each workshop you will learn different weaving skills!
REGISTRATION is REQUIRED TO ATTEND
Space is Limited
each workshop is $75 per person
and includes materials
to schedule a group call (804)314-8182
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March 6, 2026 3:00-5:00pm
This is a traditional bread basket made from dried green sticks, usually willow or reed.
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March 20, 2026 3:00pm-5:00pm
This workshop will be learning to work with natural fibers to create cordage and craft a braided trivet.
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April 3, 2026 3:00pm-5:00pm
We will use a round basket weave to make a garden hat. Note: some may need to complete the hat at home, but materials and instructions will be included.
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April 17, 2026 3:00pm-5:00pm
Needling, or Pine Needle Coiling, is an ancient technique that uses pine straw and thread to create durable weaves. We will create a pencil holder while learning this technique.
Connecting to our ROOTS
Join
THE HEALTHY HERD
@Dandelion Springs Apiary
in collaboration with
FreeHorse Arts
for our
Connecting to our ROOTS
Explore the Mysterious World of Nature through Roots, Fungi, Mother Trees and Earthing!
Cost $15 per person
registration is required to attend
HORSE SENSE-Celebrating our Elders
Join
THE HEALTHY HERD
@Dandelion Springs Apiary
in collaboration with
FreeHorse Arts
FOR A GUIDED ENCOUNTER WITH OUR LEAD COLLABORATORS,
LUKKA & GLAUMUR
Horse Sense
Educational sessions will include horse wisdom, equine psychology, refined communication, effectively addressing fear, safety, healthcare, first aid, sustainable care and feed, alternative therapies and energy work, facility maintenance, foraging and exploring the environment.
Join us in Celebrating our elders with a Birthday Party for our Herd Elder, Lukka!
$15 per person
registration is required to attend
Seasons of Beekeeping-Spring Prep Workshop 2026
Join our workshop series on managing your beehives
through the different beekeeping seasons
Spring Management Topics include:
Queen & Colony Health
Space Management
Feeding Bees & Nectar Flows
Swarm Biology & Management
Types of Splits
Cost: $15 per person
HaBee Hump Day Crafting February 2026
come out to unwind & have some fun
while getting crafty with us
Join us in creating beautiful Valentine cards and gifts!
Bonus: Baby Goat Snuggles
There will be many options to choose from for ALL ages and abilities!
Bring your friends & beverages
we will provide the rest
Cost $25 per person
LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE, SO REGISTER EARLY TO SAVE YOUR SPOT!
Goat Snuggle Sessions
Join RVA Goats and Dandelion Springs Apiary
for some sweet goat snuggles!
Sign up for a session to meet our recent rescued babies!
KISSING BOOTH PHOTO OP
help with bottle feeding
lots of snuggles
donations will support their care
Mondays February 2 and 9, 2026 11am-12pm
Wednesdays February 4 and 11, 2026 6:00pm-7:00pm
Saturdays February 7 and 14, 2026 11am-12pm
RESTing in Nature
Join
THE HEALTHY HERD
@Dandelion Springs Apiary
in collaboration with
FreeHorse Arts
for our
RESTing in Nature
Join us in noticing what in nature is RESTing and what is waking up!
Warm up with an herbal tea blend harvested from our garden while creating a
RESTorative Bath & Foot Soak Blend to take home!
Cost $15 per person
registration is required to attend
HORSE SENSE-RESToration
Join
THE HEALTHY HERD
@Dandelion Springs Apiary
in collaboration with
FreeHorse Arts
FOR A GUIDED ENCOUNTER WITH OUR LEAD COLLABORATORS,
LUKKA & GLAUMUR
Horse Sense
Educational sessions will include horse wisdom, equine psychology, refined communication, effectively addressing fear, safety, healthcare, first aid, sustainable care and feed, alternative therapies and energy work, facility maintenance, foraging and exploring the environment.
observe restorative winter care with the horses.
How do horses REST?
$15 per person
registration is required to attend
HaBee Hump Day Crafting January 2026
come out to unwind & have some fun
while getting crafty with us
Join us in exploring ways to felt with wool
we will play with wet felting and painting with wool!
There will be many options to choose from for ALL ages and abilities!
Bring your friends & beverages
we will provide the rest
Cost $25 per person
LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE, SO REGISTER EARLY TO SAVE YOUR SPOT!
Winter Solstice Gathering 2025
Join
THE HEALTHY HERD
@Dandelion Springs Apiary
in collaboration with
FreeHorse Arts
for our
Winter Solstice Gathering
We will reflect and set our intentions for the coming season while crafting a vessel to carry our light throughout the upcoming year!
Cost $15 per person
registration is required to attend
HORSE SENSE-Meditation with the Horses
Join
THE HEALTHY HERD
@Dandelion Springs Apiary
in collaboration with
FreeHorse Arts
FOR A GUIDED ENCOUNTER WITH OUR LEAD COLLABORATORS,
LUKKA & GLAUMUR
Horse Sense
Educational sessions will include horse wisdom, equine psychology, refined communication, effectively addressing fear, safety, healthcare, first aid, sustainable care and feed, alternative therapies and energy work, facility maintenance, foraging and exploring the environment.
Enjoy the stillness of meditating in the pasture while the horses are at liberty to join us.
bring a blanket or two to sit and snuggle into the moment!
$15 per person
registration is required to attend
Handcrafting Herbal Gifts-Workshop Series
Create your own hand crafted gifts in our seven different workshops!
HAND CRAFTING Herbal gifts
Join us at Dandelion Springs Apiary to create your own herbal gifts to share! All supplies included for at least 3 nature and love infused creations in each workshop! Bring a group of friends, family or coworkers for a meaningful and fun gathering!
join us for one workshop, or all seven!
in each workshop you will make at least three gifts!
REGISTRATION is REQUIRED TO ATTEND
Space is Limited
each workshop is $40 per person
to schedule a group call (804)314-8182
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December 10, 2025 6:30-8:30pm
Herbal Simmer Pot Blends, Botanical & Beeswax Melts, Fire Starters
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December 11, 2025 10am-12pm
Pollinator Seed-sicles, Winter Wildlife Wreath, Wool Felted Ornament
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December 12, 2025 6:30pm-8:30pm
Herbal Salve, Bee Well Honey, Elderberry Syrup
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December 13, 2025 9am-12pm
Lump of Coal Soap, Reindeer Dust, Lip Balm and Lotion Set
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December 17, 2025 6:30pm-8:30pm
Herbal Sugar Scrub, Winter Body Butter, Calendula Face Cream
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December 19, 2025 6:30pm-8:30pm
Join Lori with Savory Blends Tea Co. for Blending Herbal Teas and Bath Tea
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December 20, 2025 9am-12pm
Botanical Candle Bowl, Herbal Incense, Room and Pillow Spray
Wreath Making Workshop 2025
A perfect way to create your own unique wreath with fresh cut greenery!
Bring your own gloves, garden snips and wire cutters!
Dress for the weather as this is an outside activity!
$35 per person/wreath includes:
wreath form, wire and greenery.
Optional ribbons, bows and other embellishments will be available for purchase!
Warm up around the fire with some hot cocoa and enjoy good friends, good conversations, and good times!
Select from several times on Saturday December 6, 2025
11am SOLD OUT, 12pm SOLD OUT, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SCHEDULE A GROUP, PLEASE CALL (804)314-8182
Winter Wonderland 7th Annual OPEN HOUSE 2025
join us for our 7th annual open house
Find the perfect unique gifts for everyone on your list, including your favorite beekeeper!
support local artists & small businesses
enjoy live music
winter crafting stations
a warm fire, hot cocoa & cookies
a fun event for friends and family!
we hope to see you and your crew
NOTE: The Wreath Workshop is a separate workshop & registration held on the same day! If interested in making a wreath please register for that here
HaBee Hump Day Crafting December 2025
come out to unwind & have some fun
while getting crafty with us
Join us in making adorable ornaments
as keepsakes or to gift!
There will be many options to choose from and ornaments to make for ALL!
Bring your friends & beverages
we will provide the rest
Cost $25 per person
LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE, SO REGISTER EARLY TO SAVE YOUR SPOT!
Community Garden Art and Nature-Notes of Gratitude
Join
THE HEALTHY HERD
@Dandelion Springs Apiary
in collaboration with
FreeHorse Arts
Notes of Gratitude
Join us in sharing what you are grateful for through artistic expressions to keep or to gift.
$15 per person
registration is required to attend
HORSE SENSE-Art with the Horses
Join
THE HEALTHY HERD
@Dandelion Springs Apiary
in collaboration with
FreeHorse Arts
FOR A GUIDED ENCOUNTER WITH OUR LEAD COLLABORATORS,
LUKKA & GLAUMUR
Horse Sense
Educational sessions will include horse wisdom, equine psychology, refined communication, effectively addressing fear, safety, healthcare, first aid, sustainable care and feed, alternative therapies and energy work, facility maintenance, foraging and exploring the environment.
Spend time in gratitude for our herd
while creating our own artistic masterpieces alongside
the beauty of nature and the horses.
$15 per person
registration is required to attend
Beekeeping Seasons-Winter Prep Workshop 2025
ARE YOUR BEES READY FOR THE WINTER?
Topics include: managing hives thru winter for happy spring bees, condensing space/combining hives, proper storage of equipment, making sugar boards for emergency feed and quilt boxes for insulating & moisture absorption.
Bring your own shallow or medium super or top feeder to turn into a quilt box.
Bring your own sugar board form to fill.
Enjoy hot Brunswick Stew cooked over the fire while talking to fellow beekeepers!
Workshop Registration is $15 per person
plus cost of sugar to fill YOUR forms.
When registering, please, choose one of the class time slots offered AND the number of sugar board forms you will be filling.
Time slots will be filled on a first come basis.
12:30pm sold out, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm
NOTE: If you need the equipment-
PLEASE pre-order sugar board forms and/or quilt box supers
on or before October 31, 2025 for pick up at the workshop.
CALL (804)314-8182 to place your equipment order.
HaBee Hump Day Crafting November 2025
come out to unwind & have some fun
while getting crafty with us
Join Linda Kovacs of NEVER ENOUGH PLANTS! and get ready to get your hands dirty as we use natural and upcycled items to create an Autumn Dish Garden!
Choose your favorite vessel, then pick a houseplant and learn a bit about plant care, AND make a simple hanger from twine to go home with a lovely hanging houseplant or dish garden!
Bring your friends & beverages
we will provide the rest
Cost $20 per person
LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE, SO REGISTER EARLY TO SAVE YOUR SPOT!