Learn Beekeeping with Ray
See our free Getting Started Guide. Have Ray Speak At Your Event.
I offer a complete video course and in-person classes. The in-person and video courses cover the same material, but in-person classes are offered only in January/February. Please read what our students say about the course.
ALL NEW! Rays Beginner Video Course
All New Updated 3rd Edition! This is a complete, 40+ Lesson, straightforward guide to getting started with bees! Info & Sample lesson. The most complete tutorial and I keep adding to it.
In-Person Class- Chapin SC
2026 Class Registration is OPEN
See the class dates and register for the next live class. We announce classes in our newsletter. This is 4 4-hour live class, with demonstrations. It INCLUDES full access to the 40+ lesson video course
On-Call Personal Advice
Get on-call help from Ray for your Beekeeping Journey. It’s like having an experienced beekeeper by your side as you get started. Annual Subscription. Suggested for the first year or two.
“WARNING! Under South Carolina law, an agritourism professional is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in an agritourism activity resulting from an inherent risk associated with the agritourism activity”.