Beekeeping 101 Workshop

Beekeeping 101 Workshop
Sponsored by the Knights of the Golden Trail and Marvin's Organic Gardens

Saturday, May 25  11am-1pm @ The Loveland Castle
12025 Shore Rd, Loveland, Ohio

Cost:  $3 Includes admission to the Castle 

Curious about bees?  This in-depth tutorial is perfect for you if you are considering raising bees in your backyard, farm or castle.   We will introduce the basics of beekeeping including the animal itself, the house, and the benefits/ necessities of the Honey Bee.  Also, you will learn about the commerce of beekeeping, including local apiary services, resources, and supplies, as well as medicinal & edible products like honey, propolis, wax, royal jelly....YUM!

*A live hive will be installed during this workshop, so please consider this if you are allergic to bees.  We will also be outdoors.

A word about our very skillful bee expert: 
Jeff Harris, Deputy Apiary Inspector

Jeff attended U.C. Biological studies and was recruited as an apiary field inspector in 2004.  He currently works for the Endemology Dept., under the State of Ohio's Endemologist, Barb Bloetscher.  He has worked with recent projects such as Emerald Ash Borer program and a grant program involved with environmental pesticide poisons relating to the Honey Bee.  He helps manage, with the cooperation of the beekeepers, the honey bee stock in Southern Ohio.  This consists of  +/- 500 sites or 1000-2000 colonies. 
    
Please RSVP by Thursday, May 23.  Contact Diantha: (513) 675-1435 or mogwesduren@gmail.com 

For Castle Questions contact the Loveland Castle: (513) 683-4686

remembering a great friend

We are very deeply saddened to say that last Sunday, March 24th, we lost one of our beloved friends, Lady Shirley.  Whenever she was around, you were sure to see a smile on her face, no matter what; the kind that made you want to smile too.   We appreciate and will always cherish the beautiful artwork she did for us, hanging in the castle ballroom. Shirley is greatly missed by all who knew her.

                                                           Dame Donna and Lady Shirley

summer hours

well its that time of year again when the castle will be open 7 days a week 11am-5pm .
We are looking forward to another great season. Hope to see you down at the castle!

snowy weather

the castle well be close due to the snow as soon as we can we will be open for the weekend again .

winter hours

We are now in our winter hours.   We will be open Saturdays and Sundays 11am-5pm throughout the winter, weather permitting.


Harry Potter Weekend

It is time that Harry Potter visits the Loveland Castle yet again. This time it will be on Saturday October 13th and Sunday October 14th.
The cost will be $8 a person. We will open the gates at 11 am and close at 5 pm.  For more info on the Harry Potter event, visit the website http://www.ohiocastleday.com/ There will be a variety of entertainment and activites going on so come out and enjoy Hogwarts days at the castle .

Hello all! In just one week we will be having our July Castle Day, July 21st. The hours are 11am-5pm and admission will be $5 per person.  Joining the Knights will be the ever entertaining Pickled Brothers as well as various muscial acts. Come out with family and friends to enjoy a day down at the castle.

And for the evening event, visit these websites for more information on the Midsummer Masquerade.  Ages 18+

http://www.facebook.com/#!/events/249481838436383/

https://www.wepay.com/events/161817