Promise Land Bee Farm Private Tour in Charleston, West Virginia

See how an off-grid mountain farm works, from the bees to the peacocks

Promise Land Bee Farm is a private tour of an off-grid farm in the mountains of Charleston, West Virginia, where you walk among honeybees, farm animals and exotic wildlife, then taste fresh honey straight from the hive. The tour includes hands-on interaction with the animals and close observation of the bee colonies from outside the hive. Private transportation is provided, and the experience welcomes children from age one.

Step-by-step itinerary

Tour off grid farm and animals

• Visit hidden off grid farm
• See farm and exotic animals
• Interact hands on with animals
• Learn about honeybees and beekeeping
• Observe bees from outside hive
• Taste fresh honey from hive

The experience

Charleston sits in the heart of West Virginia's hill country, and Promise Land Bee Farm sits deeper still: an off-grid operation unlike most farms you'll visit. You'll see emus, donkeys, peacocks, pigs, goats and various birds moving across the property, all part of what life looked like for old West Virginians living back in the hills without grid power. The farm is built around the honeybees, and your guide will walk you through why they matter and how they're kept, then let you get close enough to observe the hives from the outside and watch the bees at work.

Hands-on time with the animals is the heart of the tour. You interact with them directly rather than watching from a distance. At the end, you'll taste fresh honey harvested from the farm's own hives. The whole experience runs between one and three hours depending on how much time you spend with the animals and how many questions you have for your guide. Private transportation is included, and the tour welcomes children as young as one, though infants need to sit on an adult's lap.

What’s included

• Private transportation.
• hands-on interaction with farm animals and exotic birds.
• close observation of the honeybee colonies from outside the hive.
• fresh honey tasting from the farm's own hives.
• live guide in English.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Youth (3 to 15 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're traveling as a small group or family and want a working farm experience where you actually touch the animals and learn how the bees fit into off-grid mountain life. The private format means your guide can spend time on whatever interests you most, whether that's the animals or the beekeeping itself.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (3 to 15 years); Infant (1 to 2 years): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

What animals will I actually get to interact with on the tour?

You'll have hands-on time with farm animals including donkeys, goats, pigs and peacocks, plus exotic animals like emus. The guide will also show you the honeybee colonies up close from outside the hive so you can watch them work without opening it up.

What happens with the bees during the tour?

You'll learn about honeybee behavior and beekeeping from your guide, then observe the hives from the outside to see the bees in their natural state. There are no inside-the-hive inspections, but you'll get close enough to watch them work, and you'll taste fresh honey from the farm at the end of the tour.

How long does the tour take?

The tour runs between one and three hours depending on how much time you spend interacting with the animals and asking questions about the farm and the bees.

What makes this farm different from other farms in the area?

Promise Land operates completely off-grid in the West Virginia mountains, so it shows what self-sufficient hill living actually looks like. The combination of honeybees, farm animals and exotic wildlife all living together on the same property is what sets it apart.