Milea Bee Farm
Milea Bee Farm
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Milea Bee Farm is not not your typical, manicured farm. You will be visiting a small farm dedicated for the propagation and care of various species of honey producing bees. It is situated in a secluded area with no neighbours and without electricity, and it's a five minute walk from the parking area. Visitors will be having a guided tour to see the bees in their habitat. We have the Italian Bees, Philippine Native Honey Bees and different kinds of Philippine Native Stingless Bees. You can have a taste of honey, fresh from the bee hive; know and see the different honey producing bee species; know the sources of nectar and pollen as well as edible flowers; discover the relationship between bees & flowers; and how bees are closely related to the food chain. It will be an entirely new experience which gets you much closer to nature. Milea Bee Farm is only open to visitors every first Saturday of the month. Please note that this is not a resort and we do not have a restaurant though we serve food using farm produced ingredients with prior arrangement. Hope we could share to you why bees are important and how you can lend a hand in our campaign and the worldwide concern to help save the bees.
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MinskyG
Quezon City, Philippines1 contribution
Aug 2014 • Business
My research & data gathering for my undergraduate thesis led me to visit Milea Bee farm. My dad, who hails from the exact city where the apiary is situated, accompanied me there. I've already visited a handful of bee farms from the neighboring provinces (Cavite & Laguna) prior to my visit in Milea, so I already had my expectations on what one should look like.
We were led to an off beaten track, just a few minutes away from the main road. To my surprise, the place was more than what I expected. First, the flowers were all in full bloom. Ang ganda! The neighboring coconut trees were abundantly fruitful, I thought their trunks would just snap off anytime from supporting all that weight. Never in my life have I seen nature be so rich and copious. It was just paradise in there. It was thrilling that even the sound of the bombinating bees was music to my ears. :D
Sir Rico and Ms Edilee are the kindest. I adore their generosity when it comes to sharing their passion to others. I think everyone should be inspired by them. :D
We were led to an off beaten track, just a few minutes away from the main road. To my surprise, the place was more than what I expected. First, the flowers were all in full bloom. Ang ganda! The neighboring coconut trees were abundantly fruitful, I thought their trunks would just snap off anytime from supporting all that weight. Never in my life have I seen nature be so rich and copious. It was just paradise in there. It was thrilling that even the sound of the bombinating bees was music to my ears. :D
Sir Rico and Ms Edilee are the kindest. I adore their generosity when it comes to sharing their passion to others. I think everyone should be inspired by them. :D
Written 11 March 2015
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MeowPaws
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia104 contributions
May 2015 • Family
Driving out of the city to see blue skies was already a treat by itself. Everything else was a bonus for me. I was super pleased to find myself in the middle of a one hectare farm breathing fresh air, learning how to live comfortably off the grid and eating food grown from right there! The tour conducted by the owner, Rico Omoyon and the dishes served by his wife and co-owner, Edilee were both very informative, educational and inspirational. I learned not only about bees but about how to live and eat more healthily while preserving and protecting our environment. I highly recommend this farm visit and tour to city slickers, both young and old! My friends and family were so thankful that I found this place on Tripadvisor :)
Written 30 May 2015
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aniciapapa
Quezon City, Philippines1 contribution
Apr 2014 • Friends
Very nice place..i learned a lot from the three days beekeeping we had... It was a hand-on experience. The food was good, the owners who conducted the training were very knowledgeable and they have the bees in the area which we came to know about.
Written 2 March 2015
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ladyartemisia
Manila, Philippines33 contributions
Nov 2014 • Family
Milea Bee farm is located in Balagtasin, San Jose, Batangas. It's an hour and a half drive from Osmena Highway thru STAR Tollway.
The place is not your usual bee farm resort place, From the car, we walked 10 minutes to get to the farm amid black pepper and mango trees. The owner/host greets visitors himself, and is always ready to answer questions about bees and organic farming.
The tour takes 2.5 hours which starts with introduction of bees, then a tour of the farm where several species were introduced. Closed encounter with the bees, like holding the frames and feeling the temperature of the bee houses were really exciting to both young and adults.
We were also taught how to detect real from fake honey!
The tour ends with snacks and drinks. The owners were also kind enough to give free seeds of flowering plants that abound the farm.
All in all, the tour is: enjoying - with the hilly terraine, different kinds of bees and many many kinds of flowers that are edible and bees love; educating - we learned a lot about bees and growing our own food; and relaxing - it is a good feeling to be surrounded with nature.
I'd recommend Milea Bee Farm to families with children, groups who want to know more about and commune with nature; to those who are fascintated with the role of insects in our ecology; and to those who want a little excersise walking up and down the steps in the farm.
The place is not your usual bee farm resort place, From the car, we walked 10 minutes to get to the farm amid black pepper and mango trees. The owner/host greets visitors himself, and is always ready to answer questions about bees and organic farming.
The tour takes 2.5 hours which starts with introduction of bees, then a tour of the farm where several species were introduced. Closed encounter with the bees, like holding the frames and feeling the temperature of the bee houses were really exciting to both young and adults.
We were also taught how to detect real from fake honey!
The tour ends with snacks and drinks. The owners were also kind enough to give free seeds of flowering plants that abound the farm.
All in all, the tour is: enjoying - with the hilly terraine, different kinds of bees and many many kinds of flowers that are edible and bees love; educating - we learned a lot about bees and growing our own food; and relaxing - it is a good feeling to be surrounded with nature.
I'd recommend Milea Bee Farm to families with children, groups who want to know more about and commune with nature; to those who are fascintated with the role of insects in our ecology; and to those who want a little excersise walking up and down the steps in the farm.
Written 3 January 2015
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Jungle_flycatcher
Cebu Island114 contributions
May 2015 • Solo
I love honey. Almost everyday I use it. As a wildlife biologist working in the field of conservation, I'm always curious if I am buying honey produced and harvested sustainably without harming bee population in the wild. For many years, I find it challenging in my field to find a truly biodiversity-friendly bee farming practice. Until I met Rico and Edilee of Milea Bee Farm.
In my first 30 minutes just going around the bee farm with Rico, I learned so much about bees (that there is such a thing called carpenter bee?). Everything you need to know of bee ecology, diversity, identifying bees, their food plants and the intricate function of each bee species in keeping up a diverse ecosystem. What was even more interesting about this, is they are using our own native species of bees - not introduced or exotic ones. Milea's approach of using native species of bees is unique, pioneering and promotes sustainable practice.
In my first 30 minutes just going around the bee farm with Rico, I learned so much about bees (that there is such a thing called carpenter bee?). Everything you need to know of bee ecology, diversity, identifying bees, their food plants and the intricate function of each bee species in keeping up a diverse ecosystem. What was even more interesting about this, is they are using our own native species of bees - not introduced or exotic ones. Milea's approach of using native species of bees is unique, pioneering and promotes sustainable practice.
Written 31 May 2015
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Mongskee
Muntinlupa, Philippines15 contributions
May 2015 • Solo
This place will teach us how bees help us produce more fruits and get what we have on our markets and to be sustainable... Great place to learn about our environment and how can we take care of our nature and go Organic.. More powers to Milea bee farm! looking forward to visit again :)
Written 20 May 2015
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Danny L
1 contribution
May 2014
Had a very wonderful experience learning about bees for three days. Wonderful hospitality and really great natural food. Owners really know what they are doing.
Written 2 March 2015
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KevinJamesMartinez
2 contributions
Feb 2015
Great place! Great food! Really nice people! I learned a lot from the beekeeping workshop at Milea. Every question was answered and all information was given to us.
Written 13 February 2015
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Oliver Quingco II
Quezon City, Philippines33 contributions
Apr 2014 • Solo
The apiary makes use of recycled materials such discarded rubber tires that were converted into steps for the hilly portions of the property. Discarded plastic containers are converted into planters for seedlings. Vermiculture is in one section of the property utilizing rabbit excrement. Discarded ground coffee beans are collected from cafes and used as organic fertilizer in the farm.
An audible hum is apparent as four species of bees are visibly buzzing around from flower to flower collecting nectar. They currently have colonies of European Honey Bees (Apis mellifera), Native Honey Bees (Apis cerana), Native Stingless Bees (Trigona spp.) and they help manage colonies of Asian Giant Honey Bees (Apis dorsata) that prefer to stay in the wild.
According to apiary owner Rico Omoyon, bees are a natural part of the ecosystem whose role as pollinators help increase the number of fruits thus multiplying the number of planting materials. Ancient practices of smoking the hive to extract honey kills the bees and has caused irreparable damage to the ecosystem. The presence of bees in an area is a good sign that the property has a thriving ecosystem. “If we can train local folks on the proper way to extract honey without killing the bees, then we will have an adequate supply of honey and bee-related products the whole year round. With proper monitoring, we might even be able to export these abroad in due time.”
For full feature, please visit http://discoverthephilippines.com/?p=112
An audible hum is apparent as four species of bees are visibly buzzing around from flower to flower collecting nectar. They currently have colonies of European Honey Bees (Apis mellifera), Native Honey Bees (Apis cerana), Native Stingless Bees (Trigona spp.) and they help manage colonies of Asian Giant Honey Bees (Apis dorsata) that prefer to stay in the wild.
According to apiary owner Rico Omoyon, bees are a natural part of the ecosystem whose role as pollinators help increase the number of fruits thus multiplying the number of planting materials. Ancient practices of smoking the hive to extract honey kills the bees and has caused irreparable damage to the ecosystem. The presence of bees in an area is a good sign that the property has a thriving ecosystem. “If we can train local folks on the proper way to extract honey without killing the bees, then we will have an adequate supply of honey and bee-related products the whole year round. With proper monitoring, we might even be able to export these abroad in due time.”
For full feature, please visit http://discoverthephilippines.com/?p=112
Written 11 February 2015
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Ataalaya
Manila, Philippines11 contributions
May 2015 • Solo
Just participated in a 2-day course at Milea, and I must say that the course, and, surprisingly-- the meals-- exceeded my expectations! Of course, this is a 2-day coverage of what normally should last a week, and so I would describe this as a very comprehensive introduction to beekeeping. Rico Omoyon, clearly knows his stuff, and this was an eye-opener for me since Rico introduced me to the world of the native stingless bee varieties, of which I knew nothing previously. The bonus for us participants was to see a swarm of Asian Honeybees (Apis Cerana), captured and re-housed. We also saw the same with 2 hives of stingless bees, which was done at my own property nearby! Rico was very obliging with information, tips, and anything else asked of him.
Now the food served is something to write about-- all freshly made, local, healthy, and sprinkled with new ingredients, many of which were grown in the farm. The fine meals and congenial company led by Rico and his better half, Edilee, made the course much more enjoyable. Edilee is a storehouse of knowledge as far as honeybee products and benefits are concerned.
I would highly recommend participation in the course at Milea, or even just a short visit, should one be in the area.
Now the food served is something to write about-- all freshly made, local, healthy, and sprinkled with new ingredients, many of which were grown in the farm. The fine meals and congenial company led by Rico and his better half, Edilee, made the course much more enjoyable. Edilee is a storehouse of knowledge as far as honeybee products and benefits are concerned.
I would highly recommend participation in the course at Milea, or even just a short visit, should one be in the area.
Written 25 May 2015
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Milea Bee Farm
Batangas Province, Philippines
Am so sorry for the late response, but yeas we were open.
Written 2 January 2020
Do you sell honeycomb? And how much would it be if so?
Written 13 March 2019
Milea Bee Farm
Batangas Province, Philippines
Hi! Am sorry we do not sell honeycomb anymore, the bees are having a hard time recovering from honeycomb extraction so we stopped the harvesting of honeycomb.
Written 18 March 2019
No. It would be very difficult to lift wheelchair going to and from. From the parking area, you need to walk for few minutes. The path is uphill, rough and narrow.
Written 12 March 2019
Raymond
Kawit, Philippines
Is it also open on Sunday? How to make a reservation? Thanks!
Written 4 January 2019
erianne2017
San Pablo City, Philippines
Hi! we are students from Col. Lauro D. Dizon MNHS, San Pablo City. We're conducting a research study regarding honey bee. May I ask if you can accommodate us for testing our experiment in honey bees that are suffering from varroa mites? It will be very much appreciated if you can permit us to do some experiment for our research.
Written 28 June 2017
Hi students pls contact Rico & Edilee Omoyon the owners of Milea Bee Farm at their website ot facebook page good luck!
Written 12 July 2017
Hi! We are conducting a thesis regarding honey bee we are student from Batangas State University an Industrial Engineering student, and we are hoping that you could accommodate us to have an observation on how the honey is done. It will be very much appreciated if you can permit us to do some research.
Written 14 November 2016
Milea Bee Farm
Batangas Province, Philippines
Hi Enrico,
So sorry to have missed your inquiry but if we still could do something to be of help then count us in. We accommodate students all the time and would be very glad to assist you.
Pls feel free to contact me.
Many thanks and more power.
Rico Omoyon
0917 8888 438
Written 8 December 2016
seems like those 3 years old kids and below would have a lot of fun and learnings for free. their lifetime best experience that would never remember about.
This is such annoying to pay 150 pesos for a 3years and 1 month years old child. There's nothing to save on, but just spending.
As I do have my own bee farm I'd like to yours and check the product quality by some simply tests. what I've have found in the market all its just full of pure sugar no matter how expensive would be.
disappointing
Written 9 April 2018
Milea Bee Farm
Batangas Province, Philippines
if commuting, take jeepney to Cuneca, go down at Valentino resort, take tricycle to Milea Bee Farms
if by car, head towards Cuenca, when you see Valentino Restaurant signage to your left, turn left, 3kms after UCCP Church and left side of UCCP is a small alley, go through the alley and you will find small parking space for Milea Bee Farm.
Written 25 October 2016
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