Oh Honey, Welcome to Zou Beesou!
My name is Alysa
I am an educator, mentor, bee steward, honey sommelier, and studying Master Beekeeper.
My foray into beekeeping began 7 years ago in rural Oklahoma...
what started as a hobby quickly blossomed into a passion to teach, mentor, and share my knowledge around bee focused beekeeping. I am an elected official of the Texoma Beekeepers Association and facilitate the clubs beekeeping courses and organize their speakers and events.
I have since expanded my apiary to the South Bay of Los Angeles...
It is here our rescued bees thrive in these beautiful beach towns, due mostly to our luck with temperate weather, along with the graciousness of their hosts who provide year round forage. Through the resilience of our rescued bees, I've been able to delve deeper into treatment free beekeeping and what it means to be a sustainable beekeeper.
And to add some sweetness...
I am certified by the Italian Register of Experts in the Sensory Analysis of Honey as an advanced honey sommelier and serve as a panel member for the American Honey Tasting Society. I am also currently enrolled in Cornell's Master Beekeeping Program. Through my work, I hope to be a bridge between the pollinators and the stewards, and also between the beekeepers and the honey connoisseur in us all.