09/25/2026
Today marks the beginning of the Learning from the Bees conference.
This year, the thoughtful group of folks at Spikenard Honey Bee Sanctuary has graciously agreed to usher in the conference as this is the first time it’s been in the United States, and part of it will be held right here at the Floyd EcoVillage.
The FEV Farm has had the honor of providing a significant portion of the produce for the meals, too. Most of the produce, meat, grains and other products for the conference have been sourced from local businesses and neighboring farms.
It’s been an honor to contribute to the local food movement, and where better to do so than in Floyd, VA?!
We would like to express our deepest gratitude to all the farms who have generously supplied nutritious food for this event.
Spikenard Honeybee Sanctuary
Riverstone Organic Farm
Weathertop Farm LLC
Waterbear Farm CSA
Yarrow Springs Farm & Florist
Gnomestead Hollow Farm and Forage
Firehouse Farms
Rising Hills Bakehouse
Gracious Day Grains
Floyd EcoVillage Farm
The Chantal Coffee Co.
We also want to thank Learning from the Bees for choosing to source ethically and locally.
A special thank you to Adam Morrison and Two Trees Catering for preparing the delicious meals!
Thank you to Jack Wall & Kamala Bauers for providing the space at Floyd EcoVillage to accommodate this special group.
Jack, a board member at Spikenard, invests a significant amount of time and energy into their powerful cause. He visits the beehives at the EcoVillage almost daily and ensures that we have an abundance of healthy flowers for them to forage on. Thank you, Jack! The bees truly appreciate it!
Thank you Spikenard for all you do for the local native bees and their habitats.
Last but certainly not least, we must express our deepest gratitude to the BEES!!!
These incredible creatures are bringing us all together. Just like the harmonious buzz of a hive, the buzzing around the EcoVillage has been electrifying!
While it may seem at times a bit chaotic, it has resulted in something really beautiful.
As the seasons change, leaves turn, plants wither, and animals scurry about preparing for winter, people from all walks of life gather and connect to share in the bountiful harvest of what we have prospered. What a wonderful world it can bee when we choose to co-create it! 🙏🐝 🌏