Dowsing for Beekeepers. Finding the Best location for your Beehives

“Dowsing is the exercise of a human faculty, which allows one to obtain information in a manner beyond the scope and power of the standard human physical senses of sight, sound, touch, etc.”
— Engineer Raymond C. Willey, co-founder of the American Society of Dowsers, Modern Dowsing (1970)

Have you ever known someone who could locate underground water using nothing more than a pair of bent coat hangers or divining rods? Throughout history, dowsing has been used for locating water, minerals and other underground features. Some practitioners have also used it in agriculture, land assessment and beekeeping as one of many tools for understanding a landscape.

This introductory workshop explores the art and practice of dowsing with a focus on beekeeping and working with the natural environment. We will investigate how some experienced beekeepers use dowsing alongside careful observation, local knowledge and good apiary management when selecting hive locations.

During this hands-on workshop you will learn how to:

• Use dowsing rods with confidence.
• Locate underground water and other landscape features.
• Explore earth energy lines and supportive places within the landscape.
• Apply dowsing as one of several tools for selecting potential hive sites.
• Create thriving habitats for both honeybees and native bees.
• Deepen your connection with nature through observation and practice.

Whether you are completely new to dowsing or simply curious to learn more, this workshop offers an opportunity to develop a practical skill, explore different perspectives on reading the landscape, and discover another way of connecting with the places where bees live and thrive.s,