Cultivating Taste from the Land
We are grateful for the opportunity to engage on a journey we never thought possible. By blending our design expertise with a luxury-centered approach to heritage goods at our rural 45-acre agro-tourism destination, we recognized that standard land management practices would not align with our values. Just as we are mindful with our products, it is important for us to treat nature responsibly in an authentically sustainable manner with a focus on preservation.
That entailed a significant overhaul of non-native, invasive grasses utilized for cattle grazing and a transition towards native ecology. Currently, ten acres of native wildflower meadows serve as a feeding source and habitat for The Fields honeybee apiary while supporting the myriad native pollinators that continue to increase in number and diversity.
Our second-year harvest was wildly successful, with over 200 lbs. of yield, beyond the 50 lbs. of honey left in the hives to provide nutrients for the colonies over winter. Changes in the land are mirrored in the honey taste, and our raw, organic, and unfiltered 2024 Vintage has our signature Tulip Poplar, Black Locust, and Blackberry flavors. Afternotes of Autumn Olive and Dandelion enhance this savory, sweet, nutrient-rich complement to your meal or beverage.
Check out our feature video of this year’s spring extraction by our Master Beekeeper, Brooke Savage of Trophic. Plan a visit to see the bees, butterflies, and other pollinators cruise The Fields in this ecological wonderland Division Road is grateful to call home.
