Journey into the mysteries of the hive and the honeybee
Through relationship & alchemy the honeybees bring beauty and create some of the earth’s most cherished substances.
In this series we will journey in SISTERHOOD as we explore each hive medicine as a source of medicine and inspiration as well as a guide for
personal transformation.
The hive is a living temple which teaches us the ways of alchemy, beauty, & devotion. It is a living breathing mystery school and the truest one I have ever known.
The hive and the honeybee have long been connected to women’s spirituality and mysteries, in coming into relationship with them we meet one of the feminine’s most ancient allies and guides.
The medicines created by the honeybees have been used in ritual, art, folk magic, & medicine for thousands of years. In understanding them we come to understand the mysteries of this earth & ourselves more deeply.
This course will weave together folk traditions from lands and cultures that have a long standing history of working with the honeybees and their precious medicines.
A 5-month series
January-May of 2027
Each month we will dive deep into one hive medicine in sisterhood through: 2 live online classes, guided practices, ritual, medicine making, & more.
Live classes will be held twice a month via zoom on two Sundays a month from 5-8 PM MST, find dates below:
January- WAX MYSTERIES
1/10, 1/24
February- THE STING OF INITIATION
2/7, 2/21
March- PROPOLIS
3/14, 3/28
April- POLLEN BASKETS
4/11, 2/25
May- NEKTAR OF THE GODDESS
5/2, 5/16
Recordings are available for those who cannot attend live classes.
This course is not just for beekeepers but rather anyone wishing to dive deeper into the earth’s mysteries, those longing for more grounded earth-based spiritual teachings, & those wishing to obtain skills & knowledge in various ancient crafts from medicine making, to candle making, & mead brewing!
Wax Mysteries
Beeswax, Divination, Candle Magick, & Tending the Inner Flame
sting of initation
Venom, Poison as Medicine, Boundaries, & the Underworld Journey
Propolis
Medicine of Protection, Ecology of Home, & the Wisdom of the Wild
Pollen Baskets
Pollination, Mother’s Milk, & Fertility as Vitality
Nektar of the goddess
Honey, Ecstasy, Ambrosia, & the Path of Beauty
What’s included:
2 three hour live zoom classes a month
Guided practices, rituals, & medicine making
Handouts & PDF resources
Reading list
Group telegram chat to stay connected throughout container where Courtney will be present to respond and answer any questions
Who is your teacher?
Courtney is a beekeeper, animist, herbalist, and earth tender based in the mountains of Colorado. She began her path with the honeybees in 2011 at the ripe young age of 18 and has dedicated the entirety of her adult life to both the tending of the bees and the study of the spiritual traditions of beekeeping. She is also a medicine maker who has been working with the medicines of the hive for over ten years, carrying both a deep reverence, and embodied experience of these precious medicines.
Cost: $800
Early Bird Price till 11/22: $725
Payment plans available upon request
TESTIMONIALS:
“Apis Alchemia felt like a calling, that I am so glad I answered. I feel completely alchemized in spirit, after such a beautiful journey through history, science and magic. The way Courtney weaves this experience together is nothing short of incredible. Each lesson and practice building toward the next in such a cohesive way. In a world that can have one feeling so scattered, I felt completely at ease and connected through the entire journey. The delivery, cadence and cohesive structure, allowed me to sink into the experience in the most beautiful way; to drink in every sweet drop of nectar. I feel so fulfilled and deeply enriched. Courtney is living and breathing her true calling, guiding women through this transformational experience with the bees”
“I’m not a bee keeper, but I wanted to learn more about bees and beekeeping in folklore and practice in connection to sacred ecology and feminine mysteries, and this class/cohort surpassed my expectations by far in all areas! It provided a lot of valuable and detailed information, depth, and sisterhood, and connected me more deeply with the mysteries of the unseen, the land I live on, myself, and of course the wisdom of bees. Courtney is extremely knowledgeable with a heart and passion for the work and a holistic view that make her an ideal teacher for those with varying knowledge and practice with bees.”
“Apis Alchemia is so much more than just learning about hive medicine. It’s a course about deepening your connection to your own body, along with the hive body. Courtney is beyond just a beekeeper.. she is a voice for the bees. She truly helps you understand the importance of what it means to tend to the bees and tend to yourself. Courtney speaks in a way that touches your soul. I will be forever grateful to have her as part of my hive and sisterhood.”
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For the women who hold both honey and venom