Retirees on the River

7 - 18 September 2026

Beekeeper's Table invites you to enjoy 12 days of honey, hospitality, music, memories and meaningful connections.

Slow down, stay a while, and savour something sweet.

OPEN 7 DAYS
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM

51 Murray Esplanade, Echuca VIC

  • Day 1 Welcome to Beekeeper’s Table

    HONEY WELCOME TASTING

    A friendly introduction with a small honey tasting flight and a “Welcome to Retirees on the River” card.

  • Day 2 Meet the Beekeeper

    BEEKEEPER CHAT

    A relaxed Q&A about bees, pollination and the family’s beekeeping story. Low‑effort, high‑connection.

  • Day 3 Honey Tasting Experience

    GUIDED HONEY FLIGHT

    A deeper tasting session exploring flavour notes, floral sources and seasonal changes.

    Pairs beautifully with a seniors lunch special.

  • Day 4 Morning Tea & Memories

    STORY SHARING MORNING TEA

    Tea, scones, honey butter + a “Memory & Connection Table” where visitors can write or share stories.

  • Day 5 Honey in the Kitchen

    SIMPLE HONEY COOKING DEMO

    Featuring honey vinaigrette, honey oat slice, honey butter and honey chai, with take-home recipes.

  • Day 6 Live Music Lunch

    LOCAL MUSICIAN LUNCH

    Enjoy gentle acoustic music while dining with friends.

  • Day 7 Weekend Music & Seniors Lunch Special

    SUNDAY MUSIC SESSION

    Easy listening favourites paired with a comforting honey-inspired lunch special.

  • Day 8 Life of a Beekeeper

    BEHIND THE HIVES

    A behind‑the‑scenes look at the seasons, challenges and rewards of beekeeping.

  • Day 9 Tea, Scones & Honey

    DEVONSHIRE HONEY TEA

    A special Devonshire tea featuring honey butter, honey drizzle and seasonal jams.

  • DAY 10 The Story of My Dad’s Honey

    FAMILY STORY SESSION

    A heartfelt storytelling session about how the business began and where it is today.

  • Day 11 Beekeeping Through the Years

    VINTAGE BEEKEEPING DISPLAY

    Old photos, tools, stories and a small “Ask a Beekeeper” drop‑in chat.

  • Day 12 Echuca Memories Day

    ECHUCA THROUGH THE YEARS

    Browse historic photographs and share your own memories on our community board.