Visit Us
Find information and visitor guides for planning your next visit to our honeybee sanctuary in Floyd, VA
Visit The Sanctuary
When visiting the Sanctuary, you have the unique opportunity to directly experience the vastness of your relationship with all living beings on planet earth including the magnificent honeybee. Whether you are visiting for an Open Day or participating in an educational workshop or wellness retreat, we invite you to relax into your experience and enjoy the beauty and mystery of the great honeybee.
To thoroughly prepare for your visit, please read our community agreement & visitor policies.
Open Days for 2024: April 19th (Dandelion Day), May 17th, June 14th, July 19th, August 23rd, September 27th, and October 18th.
Community Agreement
Spikenard Farm Honeybee Sanctuary is a place of healing, reflection, learning, and inspiration. The Sanctuary exists to wholly support the health and positive transformation of the honeybee which requires cooperation and respect on all levels.
At Spikenard Farm Honeybee Sanctuary, we strive to be inclusive and open-hearted to all the beings who visit these grounds. The Sanctuary is an environment of respect and compassion – communing with the beings here and meeting them up close is an integral part of the experience. When coming here, consider yourself a visitor who is a welcome and invited guest into the honeybee’s home and please respect their surroundings.
Our foundational agreements with each other:
- Be fully present, open, and curious
- Be conscious of our intentions, actions, and impact
- Hold ourselves and others with compassion and respect
Visitor Policies
A visit to the farm is entirely appropriate for adults & children of all ages. We exist as a non-profit organization dedicated to research and education about the honeybee. Your generous donation helps to preserve this sanctuary for the bees and for our future. We do not charge an entry fee for visitors but encourage you to make a donation $5 if you are able.
Click here to make a donation, or donate in cash or check when you arrive and check in at the Sanctuary yurt.
To ensure a safe and pleasant visit, Spikenard Farm asks visitors to observe the following rules of etiquette:
– Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
Hours & Address
The Sanctuary is open to the public on select Fridays each month. Please check our Calendar or social media for upcoming Friday Open Days at the Sanctuary. If you are interested in visiting during other days and times, please email us at info@spikenardfarm.org to check availability. $5.00 suggested donation per person.
We are now closed for the season. See you in April of 2024.
Groups – please email info@spikenardfarm.org to make an appointment for a tour.
The Spikenard Farm Honeybee Sanctuary is located at:
401 Hideaway Lane SE
Floyd, VA 24091
Please be aware that we are located at the end of a state-maintained dirt road. The road is well maintained but please be mindful of other traffic, wildlife, etc. The facilities at Spikenard Farm Honeybee Sanctuary were designed with the needs of the honeybees as the foremost priority and while we are happy to host visitors at the sanctuary, there are a few things you need to know before visiting. Please read our Visitor Policies below before you plan your visit.
In addition to our regular visitor hours we also host a variety of workshops, volunteer opportunities, etc. throughout the year.
Contact Us
We can be reached by mail at:
Spikenard Farm Honeybee Sanctuary
401 Hideaway Ln
Floyd, VA 24091
We can be reached by email at info@spikenardfarm.org or by phone at 540-745-2153.
Directions
The Spikenard Farm Honeybee Sanctuary is located at: 401 Hideaway Lane Floyd, VA 24091
GPS navigation is not recommended for this area. Please use the directions below. Please be aware that we are located at the end of a state-maintained dirt road. The road is well maintained but please be mindful of other traffic, wildlife, etc.
To the Honeybee Sanctuary from Floyd, VA (N. Locust St. and E Main St.) *Google Map Directions*
- Head East on US-221 (Floyd Hwy N) – Travel 7.9 miles
- Turn Right onto Cannady School Rd – Travel 2.1 miles
- Turn Right onto Hideaway Lane – Travel 0.6 mi
From Roanoke to the Honeybee Sanctuary (Franklin Rd and 581) *Google Map Directions*
- Take I-581 S – Travel 2.5 mi
- Take exit on right for VA-419 – Electric Road – Turn right and travel for approx. 2 mi
- Turn left onto US-221 S – Travel for approx. 26 mi
- Turn left onto Cannady School Rd – Travel 2.1 mi
- Turn right onto Hideaway Lane – Travel 0.6 mi
- Spikenard Farm Honeybee Sanctuary is on the left.
Traveling from 81 *Google Map Directions*
- From 81 exit 114 VA-8 S/W – Travel 19.5 mi to Floyd
- Head North/East on US-221 – Travel 7.9 mi
- Turn right onto Cannady School Rd SE/State Route 668 – Travel 2.1 mi
- Turn right onto Hideaway Lane – Travel 0.6 mi
- Spikenard Farm Honeybee Sanctuary is on the left
Airport Information:
Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA), in VA: closest, located 45 minutes from the Sanctuary (Unfortunately, there is no public transportation from the airport to the Sanctuary. Car rental is available at the airport.)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), in NC: 2.5 hours from the Sanctuary
Piedmont Trial International Airport (GSO), in Greensboro, NC: 2 hours from the Sanctuary
Lodging
Floyd has something for everyone! A full spectrum of lodging options include primitive camping sites, yurts, cabins, bed & breakfasts, hotel rooms and suites, and just about everything in between. Below you’ll find a list to get you started.
Additional options can be found at www.visitfloydva.org.
