It was a beautiful day for a move, and the Gypsy Bees were a-buzz with excitement. They love their new home, with all its “previously owned” character.
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Bees enjoying outdoor dining!
Gypsy Bee Feeding Frenzy
The new hives have been installed. We accomplished a split from a very strong existing hive and we are overseeing what appears to be 5 very active and growing colonies! Bon Appetit
The Gypsy Bees are gearing up for a big season of making honey for the world’s most luxurious soap. Check back often for bee updates!
Heart Connections Reconnected
There are just some things in life that are true and constant and cannot be altered nor diminished with time and distance. I experienced such a truth this past weekend when I spent time with my best friend from second grade. Susan and I found one another when we were 7 years old. Moving from Nashville, TN to the small town of Springfield, TN knowing no one, I was at the mercy of every undesirable childhood emotion. While I cannot remember the exact moment of meeting Susan, I know it was significant because life changed in a very good way. I had a best friend!
My world expanded because of my friendship with 7 year old Susan…horseback riding, stories of the southern Confederacy, railroad tracks and her granny’s garden. Our everyday friendship changed when my family and I moved out of the state 6 years later. The friendship was alive yet dormant for oh, so many years. So, 38 1/2 years later, little girl hearts remembered and recognized their connection as though it were truly yesterday.
I realized that a childhood friendship is the purest form of attraction and love. Two innocent children chose one another for no other reason than an unspoken yet very real connection of kindred spirit-ship. No biases, no judgments, no political leanings, no religious, social or racial prejudices touched or colored our choosing each other.
What a wonderful world it was…and the frienship blossoms again.
A Winter Retreat ~ it’s not as it appears
This past Sunday was a sunny yet bone-chilling day and while walking through the field to check on the hives I could not help but think that human and insect species share more than a few similarities.
It is during the darkening days and dropping temperatures that I am more inclined to retreat and sit by the fire, think about a future that promises warmer days and shorter nights, and generally feel unproductive. Curiously inspecting the bee hives I was reminded that while I see absolutely no outward activity those creatures are most certainly engaged.
The bees cluster tightly to maintain a temperature hovering near 70 degrees in these subfreezing days and nights. Sometimes survival in challenging circumstances requires great exertion although invisible to the world around us. Perhaps you occasionally find yourself in that “winter state of survival”. I know that I do. My personal challenge is to allow that natural and basic instinct to fulfill its need, do the necessary emotional work to survive those dark spaces and believe with assurance that warmer days are on the way!
Bees ~ life-skills instructors extraordinaire!
Buttermilk, Oatmeal and Honey
This one soap recipe is at the very heart of Gypsy Bee Natural Soap Company. It’s all natural ingredients provide a luxurious blend of gentle cleansing, moisturization and exfoliation. I’ve used nothing but this soap for my face since 2005! I encourage you to experience this soap even for the most sensitive skin types. It has no added fragrances.
Honey from my hives in the mountains of Western North Carolina
Lavender…ahhhhhhh, yes!
It's all about the honey!
I enjoy growing and harvesting lavender but nothing is as wonderful as inhaling the aromatic fragrance of lavender. Numerous plants are scattered around the farm but the ones closest to the front porch are heaven-scent!!
Your skin will love you!
Check out the new video, “The Gypsy Bee’s Hives”.
Rich and replenishing. Honey, oatmeal, buttermilk, goat’s milk – these are some of the natural ingredients that go into Gypsy Bee Soap products.
2.7.12 ~ In the beginning…
In the beginning actually requires me to think much farther back than I find comfortable. As with most things, however, it is the discomfort that “inspires” change or movement or perhaps just a silent scream.
My venture into the soapmaking sphere is definitely a new beginning for me. The inspiration for the name was an event that occured over fifty years ago. Ouch! Now that statement made me scream in my brain really, really loud. Well, that’s another story for another day.
My desire to begin the Gypsy Bee Natural Soap Company surprised me AND inspired me. As a gal who appreciates adventure and challenge I embraced the idea of creating and marketing and sharing with others what I produce.
My DREAM is to share more than unique and healthful products. My passion is to offer hope, compassion, humor and faith to anyone who has had pebbles in their boots, scratches on their knees and bruises to their egos. Just maybe my bumps and bruises can inspire others in their journey be it on a professional, personal or spiritual level. So, I guess the soap is my ride.
Gypsy Bee does produce an exceptional quality in all lines of body products. And, yes, I do handmake my small batches of soaps and butters and soaks in my mountain home kitchen. My hives of bees that graciously tolerate me as their caretaker lovingly provide the honey that goes in each and every product I produce. I intentionally process each and every step with anticipation. What plants can I introduce on the farm that will promote more honey production? What are the optimal amounts of honey that will moisturize and heal in the soaps and butters? Just how much of my stumbles in life should I share? Lots to consider.
I so much hope to hear from friends with tenure and those I just haven’t had the opportunity to meet…yet.
Bees are a family. They are wise creatures and even wiser teachers. I hope to learn valuable lessons on this new journey and invite you to share it with me.
~ Sherrye
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Welcome to the Gypsy Bee Scribe’s musings!
Welcome to the new Gypsy Bee Blog, written by our very own Scribe Gypsy Bee! You won’t find a better Gypsy Bee around! Stay tuned for new information on our products and the new things we’re working up in our little hive!
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