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Bees & Trees Closes out 2024
"It Was Our Best Year To Date"

When it comes to running a farm, there's always something that surprises Jeff and Teresa Gregson.  The former Virginia lobbyists admittedly have found running a farm to be one that is 'onsite training.'

"We have learned as we go every step of the way," said Jeff Gregson.  "Sometimes we've learned lessons the hard way and sometimes we've just gotten lucky."

Whatever it is seems to be working because the Gregsons just closed the books on the best year they've had since they started in 2013.

Each one of their endeavors--The Farm Store, The Gazebo (their small events center), the Garden View Suite (their Airbnb) and their online store had its best year to date.

"We feel very blessed," said Teresa Gregson "The Farm Store closed out a truly fabulous year as did each of our other ventures; the Airbnb, our Online Store and the Gazebo where we hold events.

2025 promises to be even bigger with the building of  Son Of A Bear Ciders' tasting room.

"The people of Culpeper have been so welcoming to us, said Teresa, "we just love being a part of this community.  Over the years, many of our customers have become dear friends."

The Farm Store is open Wednesday-Sunday from 10-4 PM until the SOAB tasting room opens at which point the Gregsons expect to expand their hours to accommodate the extra customers on the farm.

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Put a fork in it...Our
Semiannual Ground Beef Sale
Is Done!

Bees & Trees has SOLD OUT of the 200 lbs of ground beef it purchased for its semiannual  sale.  If you missed it, don't worry, we'll be back in October for the last one of 2025.

If you've already placed your order you may pick it up any time.  Please just call ahead and tell us when you're coming so we have it all bagged and ready for you.

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Tree-Cutting Weekend...
Second Biggest Ever at B & T!

With Thanksgiving weekend--the first tree-cutting weekend at Bees & Trees--now behind us we gratefully acknowledge all those who helped make it the second best opening weekend we've had in our eleven years!

First, we must thank all of our customers--our loyal followers who return year-after-year and purchase their tree from us--and the many new faces we got to meet this year!  it is you, the children, the teens, the parents and grandparents who make it such a special weekend for us here at Bees & Trees.  We are thrilled that you enjoy coming here and hope to see you again next year--remember, we'll still have those gorgeous pre-cut Frasers for sale every year and the Newfies will continue to be here the Saturday after Thanksgiving.

Second, we must thank our staff , the ones that actually make this weekend possible for you to enjoy!  The sheer volume of guests that annually visit us this weekend make it impossible for us to host this weekend without our staff/elves!  We deeply thank Michelle, Ann, Sean, Ben, Koda, Mikey, Jose and Daniel.  You guys actually make the dream possible.  Most of our staff have been with us since the beginning and have become our extended family.  You guys are the best!

Finally, we want to thank our vendors--Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck, Law Dawgs Hot Dog Truck and Son Of A Bear Ciders.  You all kept our customers fed and happy and for that we are exceedingly grateful.  We received so many wonderful comments about each of you!  We look forward to having you back soon!

Merry Christmas everyone!

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Bees & Trees Hosts
"Christmas in Nov." Open House

Bees & Trees held its first Christmas in November Open House last weekend hosting 94 guests for this inaugural event.
 
"Initially, we had wanted to limit the event to 80 ticket purchasers in two different time slots due to the limited size of the store, farmhouse and Airbnb" said Teresa Gregson who, with her husband, are the owners of Bees and Trees Farm.

"But then so many people wanted to bring their family and significant others that it just grew a little larger than we'd planned.  The good news is that it never felt too crowded and we now know that our space can accommodate more people if we opt to have a similar event in the future."

At the Open House, guests were able to shop for holiday merchandise, pantry products and gifts while enjoying delicious small bites and appetizers crafted with products from The Farm Store and prepared by Classic Catering, LLC of Northern Virginia. 

"Classic Catering did an amazing job for us," said Gregson.  "We received a number of really positive comments that night about how delicious the food was and, since the event, we've had several customers return to purchase a number of our products that were used in the recipes that evening!"

Gregson said that introducing Bees & Trees' pantry products to a broader customer base was one of the reasons they created this event. 

"We always encourage customers to try a sample of of our products before they make a purchase in the Farm store--we keep fresh samples available just for those opportunities. 

"We want our customers to be sure they really a product before they pay for it!  We also tell them about recipes we've tried using our products--but telling them about a recipe is quite different then letting them taste it for themselves!"

The Gregsons want to thank each of the guests who attended the evening's event and helped to make that event so  memorable. 

"We truly have the best customers," said Gregson, "many of them are becoming like extended family, they brighten up our day each time they visit!"

The Gregson's will be creating additional events in 2025 aimed at making Bees & Trees Farm a relaxing gathering place for customers and turning those customers into friends.

Lake of the Woods friends gathered for a selfie on Bees & Trees fully restored Albany cutter sleigh located outside the Farm Store!

2025 Calendar of Events!

The Bees & Trees calendar for 2025 is still being developed but we will be publishing it soon on a separate page of this website.  

This calendar will list our events big and small, dates we are closed for private events, sales of beef and other products in the Farm Store and major construction dates for the Son Of A Bear's tasting room being built here!

Keep an eye out for it  in the menu bar (at the top of the page).

We are looking forward to offering you lots of new opportunities to participate in fun activities here at Bees & Trees.

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"The Gazebo" at Bees & Trees Farm is the newest addition to the farm's offerings. Catering to weddings, vow renewals and family reunions and small gatherings, this intimate venue will comfortably accommodate groups of roughly fifty. For more information, see our Weddings/Events page on this website.

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Click HERE to read a copy of our October 3rd  Newsletter

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Visit Our Barn Animals!

Tigger and Eeyore are two of the farm's most popular pets. Be sure and head down to the barn on your next visit! They love seeing all visitors--big and small--and putting their nose into everyone's business!

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Fox 5 DC Names Bees & Trees One of Five "Must See" Spots
In the Culpeper Area!

Bees & Trees Farm was recently designated one of the top five best places in the Culpeper, VA--defined as a "must see" if you are in the area by Fox 5 DC.  Obviously, owners, Jeff and Teresa Gregson were thrilled with the designation.

Click here to watch the video.

"Nothing can prepare you for a compliment like this," said Teresa Gregson.  "We have tried to create an atmosphere on the farm that brings people together and infuses joy in the lives of our guests, and to find out that other people like what we have created is tremendously satisfying."

Featured in the brief video clip are the farm's signage for the store, driveway, one of its goats (Sebastian), their honeybees, a number of their hens, their farm store, their Airbnb and even their event Gazebo!

"They certainly packed a lot in the 40 second clip," said Jeff Gregson, "but that clip really gives you a good sense of what it's like pulling into our farm and what you'll see once you get here!"

When it all started--

The Gregson's purchased their 43-acre farm 11 years ago and have tried to improve the farm's agri-business offerings to the public each year they have been open.

"We're just a big ole work in progress" said Teresa.  "We believe if you're not constantly evolving, you're probably missing opportunities."

Bees & Trees first opened a Christmas store in 2013 and made it year around selling local wines, hard cider and specialty food products and gifts in  2015. They added their  gardens in 2016 and 2017. 

In 2020, they began construction on the "The Garden View Suite," their Airbnb, and completed it in the fall of 2021.   Since listing the Suite on Airbnb, the property has been named "Guest Favorite" and the owners have been listed as Superhosts consecutively for ten quarters.

They began  building out their event space (aptly named "The Gazebo") in the spring of 2022 and finished landscaping, installing a paved walkway and all the needed electrical work in 2023--they hosted their fist wedding the summer of 2024 and they say there are even bigger things to come in the future.

What's up for next year--

Beginning the winter of 2025, Son Of A Bear Ciders (owned by Ric and Cary McMahon) will be leasing ground at Bees & Trees and building a tasting room to be completed by spring.   The tasting room will also provide space for the intimate weddings and events that the Gregson's will be hosting

"We've been carrying SOAB hard ciders in our Farm Store for years and everyone loves them, they are amazing!" said Jeff.  "This is a family-run company whose values are comparable to our own and we are thrilled to bring them onto our property."   

"We consider ourselves a gathering place, said Teresa, "a place to bring people together, share special times and create meaningful memories.  The more opportunities we find and develop that embrace that concept, the better Bees & Trees will be.

"One of my favorite sayings is the best is yet to come," said Teresa, "and I believe it with with all of my heart."

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Tasting Room Coming Spring 2025 to
Bees & Trees Farm

After weeks of social media teasing, Bees & Trees owners, Teresa & Jeff Gregson, announced during the Culpeper County Harvest Days Farm Tour, their collaboration with Son of a Bear Ciders to build a tasting room at Bees & Trees in the Spring of 2025.

Son of a Bear Ciders is owned and operated by Cary and Rick McMahon owners of Teaghlaigh Vineyard in Rapidan, VA.   McMahon” means “son of a bear” in Irish Gaelic and “Teaghlaigh,” pronounced “tay-la,” means “family” in Gaelic.  They have truly infused their  Irish heritage and their love of family into every drop of every variety they make.

"We are thrilled to have this wonderful company join us here at the farm," said owner, Jeff Gregson.  "Theirs is a small,  family-owned and operated company--like ours--and they are all about customer service.  We can't imagine better people to work with or a company that's a better fit for our our farm."

The Gregsons own and operate The Farm Store at Bees & Trees and have been selling the Son of a Bear line of ciders and cysers for a number of years now.

"We always loved  doing tastings with SOAB's products," said Teresa Gregson.  "People who've never tasted their ciders or cysers are drawn to their flavors and smoothness after the very first sip". 

"We call it the perfect pairing," said Jeff, "and we look forward to welcoming them here permanently this Spring!"

Soon you will be able to identify which weekends they will be selling at Bees & Trees by checking their website at SonOfABearCiders.com or this website.

From left, owners Cary & Ric McMahon take a break during the 2024 Culpeper County Farm Tour; New Growlers with the names of both entities; and Ric McMahon models a  new motto on the SOAB tee shirt!

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The Garden View Suite Earns Superhost Status For the Tenth
Consecutive Quarter!

Bees & Trees is pleased to announce that, for the tenth consecutive quarter, their Airbnb property--The Garden View Suite--has earned the coveted Superhost status from Airbnb!

This status comes directly from guests' reviews and rankings on value, cleanliness and communication with the property's host.  In addition, a minimum number of 12 guest stays must have occurred at the property during the four-month period being reviewed with little to no cancellations and the host must have secured an overall rating of 4.8 or higher out of 5.0 from their guests.

The Garden View Suite maintains an overall ranking of 4.99 and has had zero cancellations!

"We are so grateful to our guests for this distinction," said Teresa Gregson who with her husband, Jeff, manages the property.  "We have enjoyed getting to know our guests and are honored by their ranking of our accommodations."

"You know you're doing something right  when you have so many repeat guests who return to celebrate their anniversaries and birthdays.  We've enjoyed getting  to know our guests and always look forward to their return."

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The Bees & Trees Crew!

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