The Castel del Giudice Apiario di Comunità is a collective project that unites beekeepers from the inland areas of the Molise-Abruzzo Apennines, driven by a passion for nature and a desire to preserve ancient rural traditions. Created through the efforts of the Artemisia Community Cooperative, the apiary represents a virtuous model of sustainable economy and biodiversity protection, capable of transforming work with bees into an experience of community, training and social innovation.
The hives, scattered among the woods and meadows on the border between Molise and Abruzzo, are managed with shared and environmentally friendly techniques. Here the bees produce excellent wildflower honey, an authentic expression of the area’s botanical richness, the result of the pollination of a multitude of flower species that make each harvest unique.
The Apiario di Comunità is also a place of learning and sociability: in spring and summer, beekeepers guide visitors and the curious in hands-on experiences with the world of bees, showing firsthand the extraordinary work of these insects and their fundamental role in the environment and food production.
Each season has its key moments, such as pre-wintering operations in the fall, when the health of bee families is checked and hives are prepared to face the rigors of the Apennine winter. This cycle of care and attention testifies to how beekeeping is not only a craft, but an act of responsibility to nature and the community.
The Apiario di Comunità is thus a project that goes beyond honey production: it is a laboratory for inclusion, agricultural and environmental education, and a starting point for new business opportunities, capable of holding memory, innovation and the future together.