Kamianna
Located a few kilometres from Krynica-Zdrój is the village of Kamianna. It is an extraordinary place, as it is almost entirely dedicated to beekeeping, making use of the natural conditions. Among the numerous farms in the area, "Pasieka Barć" stands out, where besides purchasing honey and related products, you can see historical beehives, order coffee in the café, or stay overnight.
In the heart of hills and forests, surrounded by unspoiled nature, there is an enclave where you can observe the fascinating life of bees. It has long been known that consuming bee products is a gateway to health and good condition. The field of knowledge concerning the health properties of bee products is called apitherapy.
Bee apiary "BARĆ" Kamianna engages in three types of activities:
1. Breeding bee queens
2. Harvesting bee products and using them in apitherapy
3. Practical training for beekeepers and students from secondary and higher education
It is worth knowing that Apiary "BARĆ" in Kamianna:
- has a tradition that reaches back to prophecies from centuries ago, which state that on this land, gold will be born from stone. This gold is, of course, honeydew honey, which is mainly produced from fir trees.
- is the only apiary in Kamianna.
- breeds bee queens, harvests bee products, processes them, and produces apitherapeutic products, as well as conducts training and informational activities about beekeeping and sells basic and specialized beekeeping equipment and publishes professional literature.
- conducts basic analyses of honey and other bee products.
- is a laureate of many awards both in the country and abroad.
- products from the Apiary are marked with a label signed by
Rev. Dr. Henryk Ostach - annually supplied honeydew honey to Pope John Paul II
- offers guest rooms with the possibility of delicious meals.
Nearby tourist attractions from Kamianna:
- Krynica-Zdrój - 18 kilometres,
- Gorlice - 30 kilometres,
- Nowy Sącz - 25 kilometres.
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