点评:A Truly Magical Experience!
I brought my 13- and 10-year-old kids on the bee farm tour at Hanai Hives, and it was one of the highlights the North Shore! From start to finish, the experience was educational, inspiring!
Katie, the founder, is deeply passionate about beekeeping, community outreach, and sustainable agriculture. She welcomed us with aloha and began by guiding us through her beautiful property—an abundant oasis filled with tropical trees like mango, papaya, star fruit, ‘ulu, avocado, and banana. Along the way, we learned not just about bees, but also about Hawaiian history, mālama ‘āina (caring for the land), gardening, and native wildlife.
After the tour, we suited up in full beekeeper gear and got an up-close look inside the hives. Watching Katie work was mesmerizing—she is so in tune with her bees, and her love for them is contagious. It didn’t feel like a lecture; it was a natural, immersive learning experience that left us all buzzing with appreciation for these tiny, vital creatures.
One of the most unexpected and delightful parts of the day was the picnic afterward in the gorgeous garden. Katie served cold water, fresh fruit, cheese, crackers, and three varieties of her honey—including honeycomb! Everything was delicious, and it was the perfect way to end the tour. We couldn’t leave without buying a jar of each flavor (hot honey, vanilla cinnamon, and original), plus a Hanai Hives t-shirt to remember the day.
I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to deepen their knowledge of Hawaii, support local agriculture, and connect with nature in a meaningful way. It’s a must-do experience—especially for families!
翻译:一次真正神奇的体验!
我带着13岁和10岁的孩子们参观了Hanai Hives的养蜂场,这绝对是北岸的一大亮点!从始至终,这段经历都充满教育意义和启发!
创始人Katie对养蜂、社区拓展和可持续农业充满热情。她热情地迎接我们,并带我们参观了她美丽的蜂场——一片郁郁葱葱的绿洲,种植着芒果树、木瓜树、杨桃树、乌鲁树、牛油果和香蕉树等热带树木。一路上,我们不仅了解了蜜蜂,还了解了夏威夷的历史、mālama ‘āina(土地护理)、园艺和本土野生动物。
参观结束后,我们穿上全套养蜂人装备,近距离观察蜂巢内部。看着Katie工作真是令人着迷——她与蜜蜂如此合拍,她对蜜蜂的爱具有感染力。这不像是一场讲座,而是一种自然、沉浸式的学习体验,让我们都对这些微小而充满活力的生物充满了感激之情。
一天中最意想不到、最令人愉快的部分之一,是之后在美丽的花园里进行的野餐。凯蒂准备了冷水、新鲜水果、奶酪、饼干,以及她自制的三种蜂蜜——包括蜂巢蜂蜜!每样东西都很美味,为这次旅行画上了完美的句号。我们临走时,每种口味(热蜂蜜、香草肉桂和原味)都买了一罐,还买了一件Hanai Hives的T恤来纪念这一天。
我强烈推荐这个旅行给所有想要加深对夏威夷的了解、支持当地农业并以有意义的方式与大自然联系的人。这是一次不容错过的体验——尤其适合全家一起!