September is National Honey Month, and in celebration, Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows has a slew of honey-centric offerings for both resort guests and the public across the spa, restaurant and hands-on workshops with its own onsite bee hives.

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Hive of activities

Andaz Scottsdale launched an onsite beekeeping program last year in partnership with Alvéole, an urban beekeeping organization devoted to reconnecting people in cities to nature. This September, the resort will host “From Hive to Honey Jar,” a free hands-on honey extraction workshop where guests get to experience the sweet side of nature. 

Under the guidance of the Andaz Scottsdale’s residential expert beekeeper, visitors can uncap honeycomb cells, spin them in a centrifugal extractor, and filter the raw honey before jarring and labeling a take-home treat. 

Beekeeper basics

Andaz is also hosting “Meet Your Bees,” an immersive experience where guests can step into the shoes of a beekeeper as they open and inspect real, buzzing hives. Ametuer beekeepers will liven their senses by touching, smelling and tasting the hive’s treasures while watching the worker bees in action. Lucky bee watchers may even catch a glimpse of Lady Andaz, the Queen Bee herself. 

Pollination creations

At Andaz Scottsdale’s signature restaurant Weft + Warp, diners can get in on all the buzz by partaking in a honey-themed menu that’s as sweet as it is sophisticated. The restaurant’s Bees Knees cocktail includes a refreshing blend of gin, honey and lemon juice, garnished with a lemon twist for a zesty finish. 

For an appetizing offering, there’s Weft + Warp’s Whipped Feta Crostini, topped with fresh figs, pistachios and a drizzle of golden honey. Guests won’t want to miss Berenice’s Burnt Honey Gelato, a creamy, caramelized treat with a smoky sweetness that’s both gluten-free and egg-free. 

Queen bee spa treatments

Andaz Scottsdale’s Palo Verde Spa & Apothecary will offer honey-themed treatments from September 1-30, including:

• Just Bee Massage 60 minutes, $210 | 90 minutes, $280: A classic Swedish-style massage (light to medium pressure), with the sweet, floral scent of milk & honey that creates a soft and warm atmosphere to de-stress, soothe and revitalize.
• Bee Natural Facial 60 minutes, $210: This organic facial incorporates the latest advances in natural cosmetics to rapidly improve skin tone and texture. Completed with a moisturizing honey lip butter and a take-home gift of wildflower seed mix to create a blooming paradise for all friends of bees.
• Meant To Bee Scrub 60 minutes, $225: This uplifting full-body refresher begins with a buffing body scrub featuring honey granules and continues with a sweet orange essence whipped body butter application, revealing brighter and moisturized skin.
• Bee You Mani/Pedi Manicure, 30 minutes, $75 Pedicure, 45 minutes, $95: Transport yourself with the soothing aromatic, aromatherapy scent of comforting warm milk and fresh sweet honey to relax the mind, body and soul during this classic manicure or pedicure.
• Individual package booking of 3 services receive 15% off spa retail and a bee + honeycomb soap to take home.

Andaz Scottsdale National Honey Month Details

Here are the opportunities to create sweet memories and deepen an appreciation for the incredible pollinators of Andaz:

• From Hive to Honey Jar | September 6 at 3 p.m. | Free admission
• Meet the Bees | September 26 at 3 p.m. | Free admission

Guests can enjoy complimentary honey-themed welcome amenities in the lobby, including “The Getaway” cocktail, a refreshing blend of vodka, grapefruit, honey, and sparkling wine, and honey-infused cookies available at the front desk for a delicious treat on the go. And for a sweet souvenir, pick up a jar of our exclusive Andaz Honey straight from our onsite hives, available for purchase at the lobby store for just $15.