Nectar Nights with Botanist Gin + The Bee Conservancy @ Collective Retreats

758 Enright Rd New York, NY 10004,New York NY 11231

13 August, 2022

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Experience the splendor and significance of bees and enjoy complimentary sunset sips. Have you ever seen the magic that goes on inside a beehive? Immerse yourself in the opportunity to learn the secrets of bee society. Led by a trained beekeeper, The Bee Conservancy will give an up close and personal view of the beehives nestled in their Bee Sanctuary at The Urban Farm, followed by a Q&A. Continue to delve into the intimate relationship between plants and pollinators during a short stroll to Collective Retreats luxury campsite for something sweet - a Bee’s Knees cocktail demonstration led by the mixologists at The Botanist Gin. The outdoor experience culminates in a happy hour for guests to sip and mingle over a Bee’s Knees cocktail at Collective Retreat’s rustic bar. Guests will leave the experience with a deeper appreciation for these precious pollinators, a bartender’s knack for making the perfect Bee’s Knees, and a stunning sunset view on beautiful, historic Governors Island! Details About The Event:This event is exclusively for adults ages 21+ with valid photo ID A very limited number of tickets are available for this special experience. A waitlist will be enabled when we reach capacity, and you can sign up to be notified via email if a spot opens up. Complementary cocktails are limited to 2 per person, afterwards guests are welcome to go to Collective Retreat's main bar or explore Governors Island.Guests joining that are interested in specifically dining at Collective Retreats restaurant after the Nectar Nights experience are required to make a dinner reservation for August 13th via Collective Retreats reservations system A rain date of August 20th has been held should weather interfere. This is an outdoor event, please wear comfortable attire and shoes. The environment is low-tech; no charging outlets or storage for extra personal belongings, so we encourage you to use that to your advantage as a place to be present outdoors.This outdoor event will bring you in proximity to live honey bees and other natural creatures. If you have allergies to stinging insects or other concerns about the park setting, TBC does not recommend attending. TBC recommends not wearing overly fragrant perfumes or colognes: Specifically, bananas or banana-scented sunscreens/shampoos, etc as it resembles the alarm pheromone that bees send out to each other. GETTING HERE Take the ferry from Brooklyn or Manhattan to Governors Island and walk to The Urban Farm on Governors Island, 758 Enright Rd, New York, NY 10004 For detailed information about the ferry schedule and how to get to Governors Island, CLICK HEREABOUT YOUR HOSTS The Bee Conservancy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting bees, safeguarding the environment, and securing food justice through community-based education, research, habitat creation, and advocacy. TBC currently runs eight urban bee apiaries across New York City. Collective Retreats is a luxury campsite in the heart of NYC, featuring an unspoiled skyline and landmark views from Governors Island. Collective Retreats offers outdoor hospitality across the country, that connects guests to the most spectacular natural settings. In our world, lobbies, corridors, and artificial enclosed spaces are replaced with majestic experiences that erase the boundaries between the indoors and outdoors. The Botanist is the first and only Islay Dry Gin. It is conceived, distilled and hand-crafted at the Bruichladdich distillery on the remote isle of Islay, off the west coast of Scotland. World-renowned whisky distiller Adam Hannett distills The Botanist with a unique combination of 22 wild, never cultivated, Islay botanicals that have been hand-picked on the island by the distillery’s full-time forager James Donaldson. This unique combination of botanicals lends the gin a variety of flavor profiles that make it beautiful on its own and versatile enough to work in any cocktail. The Botanist Islay Dry Gin is made at one of the only distilleries in the world to be B Corp certified. A B Corp company is one that puts people and purpose in line with profit. The “B” stands for “benefit” and this certification is a global recognition of the highest standard of social responsibility So, what is an Islay Dry Gin? Simply put, an Islay Dry Gin is a London Dry Gin made on Islay. A London Dry Gin is defined as a distilled gin where all botanical flavorings must be imparted through the distillation process. No flavoring elements can be added after distillation. In the distillation of The Botanist, the 22 unique Islay botanicals augment 9 berries, barks and seeds that can be traditionally found in a dry gin. These 9 botanicals are placed directly into the still with the distillate, while our 22 wild botanicals are vapor distilled in our custom botanical basket. We distill slowly and at a very low pressure: This method protects the botanicals ensuring they are in the best condition to impart their flavors. The slow speed creates a superior distillate with smooth and delicate character, as well as excellent viscosity and mouthfeel, making it the perfect choice to enjoy in any cocktail.