Warré Hive Natural
Beekeeping Course 

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From Garden
to Table

127.20 pp

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Discover a sustainable, bee-centred approach to beekeeping with the Warré hive, an eco-friendly design that supports natural bee behaviour. This harmonious method encourages healthier colonies, minimal intervention, and a more mindful, nature-aligned way to care for your bees.

Full day (10:00am – 3:00pm) 

DUNMORE COUNTRY SCHOOL

8 MAX

NOT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

About Tanguy
de Toulgoët 

Tanguy is a passionate advocate for natural beekeeping. With a background in agricultural science and sustainable gardening, he has championed the Warré hive for its minimal-intervention philosophy. His approach honours the wisdom of the bees, letting them build naturally, store their own honey, and thrive without chemical treatments. 

Why the Warré Hive?  

The Warré hive mimics the hollow of a tree, giving bees the freedom to build comb as they would in the wild. This design reduces human interference, supports colony health, and allows bees to live in balance with their environment. At Dunmore Country School, our hives house native Irish Black bees, celebrated for their resilience and contribution to biodiversity. 

What You’ll Learn to Begin Your
Natural Beekeeping Journey

Understanding the bee nest and hive systems (Warré, Delon, Japanese).

Hive preparation and preservation (linseed oil, beeswax). 

Starting a colony and choosing the right location. 

Natural practices: no treatments, no sugar feeding.

Tools and techniques: bait hives, smoke, and sound. 

Sustainable harvesting: pressing honeycomb and making mead.

Wax rendering, propolis preparation, and more.

Key Principles of
Our Beekeeping

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    Natural Comb Building

    Bees create their own combs, untouched by frames.

  • Group 10314

    Darwinian Selection

    Strong, native Irish Black bees naturally thrive.

  • Group 10315

    Sustainable Harvesting

    We take only surplus honey, leaving winter stores intact.

  • Group 10316

    Thriving Colonies

    Low winter losses and healthy bee populations without invasive practices.

Highlights:

  • Explore the Warré Hive

    Discover the Warré hive — the eco-hive that keeps bees healthy without feeding or treatments.

  • Learn Sustainable Beekeeping Practices

    Learn natural, sustainable practices you can apply straight away.

  • Guidance From Experienced Steward

    Hands-on guidance from an experienced bee steward.

What’s Included:

  • Tea and coffee are served daily at around 11:30am, accompanied by a homemade treat and helpful handouts for guests to enjoy and take away.
  • A freshly prepared vegetarian lunch is served, featuring seasonal produce harvested directly from our garden.

What To Bring:

  • Please bring comfortable, weather-appropriate outdoor clothing that allows freedom of movement throughout the day today.
  • Pack a practical hat or cap to stay protected and comfortable in changing weather conditions.
  • Please also bring a pen for note-taking and activities.

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What Our Students Are Saying

  • We really enjoyed our day on Saturday and have learned alot and I’m motivated to get started now with the garden this year.  We’ll start slowly and see how it goes. I thought the day was great and everything was very interesting and well done.  I liked how the advise provided was tailored to the questions asked and you ensured that everyone was able to ask questions and learn what was needed. The food was also delicious. I would say to continue as it was and have no other recommendations for change at this time. We’ll certainly look at joining other classes in the future and will share your information.

    Miriam

  • It was great to see you both and also the garden again in a different season. I found it all hugely informative and easy to take on board your knowledge through your relaxed manor. Saturday morning was spent sharpening tools and then going out our back gate to prune 9 apple trees that the council planted 2 years ago and have abandoned! Understanding the logic of how a fruit tree stays healthy from your course gave me confidence to thin out the branches and cut back the shoots.

    Niall

  • Thank you very much for the very enjoyable and memorable day.  You have a wealth of fabulous knowledge and we thoroughly appreciate you sharing it with us. It felt so special being invited into your lovely home and tasting Isabel’s wonderful preparations of the fresh ingredients. Mum very much enjoyed the day and has since been looking at purchasing a polytunnel. We look forward to our next visit!

    Yvonne and family

  • Thanks for hosting the course we attended last week. I thoroughly enjoyed it! Your knowledge and passion were so impressive, and your practical advice made the process of creating a kitchen garden seem not only achievable but genuinely enjoyable. I liked the way you broke down each step and shared personal anecdotes to help beginners like me! And thanks for answering our questions with such patience and for providing valuable resources and tips. I feel much more confident about getting started and look forward to putting what I’ve learnt into practice. I plan to start small, as you suggested! Once again, thank you for a thoroughly engaging and informative session. I hope to attend more of your courses in the future!

    Linda Gough

  • I really enjoyed my visit/workshop and observing the methods you use in growing vegetables and fruit. What really appealed to me was how the garden is focused on optimising, in a sustainable manner, the production of such a wide variety of vegetables and fruit. The lunch which Isabelle produced using the produce of your garden was delicious! Thank you both very much for such an enjoyable experience and I will be back!

    Peter O’Reilly

  • Hi Tanguy and Isabella, I would like to thank you both for a lovely morning and very informative class yesterday. I will be implementing what I have learned over the coming days, weeks and months. I would like to thank you for the snack as well it was delicious. Looking forward to meeting the both of ye again in future classes. Thanks again. 

    Martin Pierce

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