The Beekeeper's Orchard
Welcome to The Beekeeper’s Orchard, a little slice of fruit-filled paradise. Sure, the trees may be the stars of the show, but this is more than just a place for peaches, apples, and cherries—it’s the perfect shady retreat to slow down, savor the moment, and maybe even enjoy a curated picnic from the farm stand.
“We pick the fruit, the bulldogs pick the best napping spots-it’s a whole operation.”
A Sweet Spot to Rest and Savor
After wandering the farm, there’s no better place to take a break than under the trees. Grab a seat, breathe in the fresh air, and unpack a cheese and honey picnic from the farm stand—complete with our carefully selected honey pairings, midwest cheeses, and seasonal treats. Because honey isn’t just for tea—it’s the secret to making cheese, fruit, and even a simple cracker taste like pure magic.
The Bees Behind the Bounty
While you’re relaxing, take a moment to appreciate the real reason this orchard thrives—our tiny pollinators. Bees flit from flower to flower, ensuring each bloom transforms into the fruit that fills these trees. Without them, this orchard would be nothing but a bunch of empty branches.
Here’s how they make it happen:
A bee visits a flower, searching for nectar.
Pollen sticks to her fuzzy little body.
She moves to the next flower, transferring pollen and kickstarting the fruit-growing process.
That pollinated blossom eventually becomes an apple, a peach, or a cherry—straight from hive to harvest.
Take Home a Taste of the Orchard
Some seasons, when the trees are extra generous, Kathy turns this fruit into small-batch jams and jellies, sweetened with our very own honey. If you’re lucky, you’ll find a jar or two at the farm stand—because nothing pairs better with honey than fruit grown right here.
Bee Fact: The Power of a Pollinator
One out of every three bites of food you eat exists because of pollinators like bees. Without them, there’d be no apples, peaches, or cherries—and definitely no cheese and honey picnics under these trees.
So go ahead, linger a little longer. Enjoy your picnic, listen to the hum of the bees, and take in the simple joy of a shady orchard on a sunny day.