Our September visit saw eighteen members of our club car pool to The Beekeeper’s Emporium and Inn for a social get together and to have lunch .
On arrival we were met by Jon one of the owners  who escorted to our very long table where we made our lunch selections from a menu of various options; something for everyone ! Lunch arrived promptly and was delicious . After lunch Jon’s mother Vicki gave a talk about the inn and beekeeping .
Originally a Cobb &Co stop for changing horses , it later changed hands several times and twenty years ago was purchased by the current owners and is a family owned and operated business .
Commercial bee keeping is one of the major industries with over 10,000 hives which are  agisted all over NSW . Due to the invasion of the Varroa mite into Australia there are very strict government rules around beekeeping practises , as a major invasion would  devastate  the bee industry and have a major impact on agriculture .
Other industries operated by the family include honey extraction , beer and mead brewing (1859 Brewing Company) wood working , and at the rear of the cafe there is a reception centre for holding functions .  The farm shop was a big attraction for our members who found special treats to take home .
A wonderful day enjoyed by everyone .  Written by Marie Billington.

Mark, part owner of Beekeeper's Inn, with Fay, Marie and Barbara

Kris, Isabella and Helana

Margaret, Merryn and Elizabeth

Barbara, Pauline and Fay

Margaret, Ann and Liz

Ruth, Judy and Margaret

Permanent residents at Beekeeper's