My Story

BEE POTION is an ethical,  wellbeing company that has  education and ecology at the heart of the business. We know you want to buy local, sustainable products that support the wellbeing of future generations and that your wellbeing supports your environment  and the natural world. 

Hello! I am Katharine O'Brien founder of Bee Potion.

I am now a bee guardian rather than a beekeeper as I am less keen on keeping the bees and more into letting them bee, by swarming naturally and not killing queen cells or taking much honey. Instead I promote their incredible skills through the arts and therapeutic education so we can learn and be nourished by this incredible species. I am fascinated by the biology and anthropology of the bee. I have  combined this with my knowledge, experience and love of: ecology, working with children in nature and natural skincare. Thus the BEE POTION skincare range and the Hives of Hastings exists.

The photo of me above is with Honey, my faithful therapy dog who supports the work I do teaching and nurturing children in nature. I have 25 years experience of working in this field.

BEE POTION facilitates wellbeing courses for children, young people and their families We research and design creative courses that empower young people to ensure their voices are heard and strengthened through mindfulness in nature, aiding emotional and spiritual recovery, growth and rights of passage opportunities.

I have recently qualified as an integrative therapist too and work with children and Adults. Do get in touch for more information regarding the emotional wellbeing and mental health  service I can provide you. 

THANK YOU!

Katharine O'Brien

(Bee Well)