If you are looking for more tailored and hands-on beekeeping lesson, we provide private lessons in and around the Austin area. A curious hive conundrum have you stuck? Unsure of how to best prepare for the changing seasons in Texas? Want some assistance determining how much honey can be responsibly harvested?  Just need some help finding your queen? Our professional beekeepers can help! Contact us today to set up your lesson.

Private Lesson Rates

Private lessons are a minimum of one hour, and are billed to the nearest quarter hour after the first hour. Rates are as follows for those sites within 10 miles of our headquarters in the 78653 zip code:

• $135/hour for the first hour for 1 person
• $65/each additional hour for 1 person
• $35/each additional student per hour

A charge of $19 is added for each additional 10 miles distance from our headquarters in Manor. (For example, if you live 14 miles from our headquarters, you will be billed an additional $19. Please note that do not use toll roads in calculating mileage.)  If you don’t yet have gear, we can provide all protective gear and tools for use during the lesson at no additional charge. Your lesson is just that: yours!  The time will be spent however you best see fit, and if you are unsure, we can discuss in a phone or email consult ahead of time.  In addition to a lesson on your hive,  lessons can also be provided on one our hives in and around Austin at the same rates.