Class Date: Saturday, June 20th, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM CST
Location: The Barn at the Phelps Farm 2659 Culleoka Hwy., Culleoka, TN 38451
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Instructor: Sarah Pietzuch from The Breadbasket at McKibbon Hollow
Curious about honey bees and what it really takes to keep a hive thriving? Join us for an educational and approachable Intro to Beekeeping Workshop—perfect for beginners and anyone who’s ever thought about starting their own hive. You’ll learn the basics of how a hive works, what you’ll need to get started, and what to look for inside the frames. Participants will also receive helpful take-home resources and recommended books to continue learning.
Class Description:
One hobby that teaches me time and time again is beekeeping. If you are looking to be a life-long student, honey bees might be for you. In this introductory workshop, I’ll give a brief overview of how I run my apiary, what happens in a hive, and all the buzz about honey.
This workshop will cover simple topics like: breakdown of hive basics (roles in the hive), an overview of woodenware (Langstroth Hives), tools, and personal protection equipment, and structure of a hive. I’ll go over what to look for in a frame ( eggs, larvae, brood, nectar, honey,etc.) and a brief overview of honey extraction. This is an introductory workshop that will review the very basics of beekeeping, as a primer for more in depth classes. Participants will get a packet of resources as well as book recommendations for getting started with bees.
Instructor Bio:
Sarah Woiteshek Pietzuch is the head baker & maker at McKibbon Hollow. For the last 5 years, she has run her sourdough cottage bakery from her home and is best known for her bakery stand; The Bread Basket. In recent years, her passion for teaching others has led to a new path of sharing the simplicity of sourdough to hundreds of people in Middle Tennessee. To see her full list of her homestead workshop topics, and her full from-scratch menu, visit mckibbonhollow.com. And to catch all the behind-the-scenes from her Baker's Kitchen, Gardens, and Apiary, follow along at @breadbasketatmckibbonhollow on instagram/facebook.
