“BallenIsles Country Club was going to get rid of a portion of saw palmetto during renovations,” Sierra explains, “I took them out there during bloom and they saw ten different species of pollinator and then they tasted the honey fresh out the box, it changed their mind and they kept the saw palmetto.”

The small batch honey that Sierra will extract and prepare at her Kosher Certified Palm Beach Creamed Honey facility are truly all unique. “Every location is totally different – native, tropical, maybe a majority palms, what kind of annuals and perennials do they use? And it will all produce different flavored honey.”

“I have three locations in Admirals Cove so close to the water the bees make mangrove honey, it’s a really special batch,” Sierra says. “I like to touch base with every department, golf maintenance, the general manager, chefs and bartenders to see how they all can utilize the honey. Utilizing honey as amenities or gifts, food and drinks, the spa; the programs also can help clubs get and maintain their Audubon Certification.”

“Admirals Cove is implementing the honey into facials,” She says, “infused with rose hips and 25 carat gold, it’s really renewed a sense of awe and interest in the program.”

“The club bees are really living their best lives, low stress levels, not being moved around to pollinate, year-round forage, no competition, and they don’t have to be artificially fed.”

And the last time she was stung?

“Yesterday, right on the nose!” Sierra pauses, “there’s no managing the bees, it grounded me, you can’t be mad at the bees. What you give off is what you get back. It’s the vibe in the air. I want to be the happy bee lady.”