2001 · The first hives
A coffee-break invitation led Andreas to his first apiary visit and the beginning of a lifelong connection with beekeeping.
A journey that began in 2001
Our story, shaped by the bees
A first visit to an apiary planted a dream. Years of care for the bees turned it into our work and, eventually, into Bee Happy.
The beginning
One invitation changed everything
Our beekeeping story began in 2001, during a coffee break. While Andreas was working at a friend’s home, the friend invited him to join a visit to the place where he planned to set up his hives. That first encounter with the bees inspired a dream: to have hives of his own. In time, that dream became a reality.
When Spyridoula came into Andreas’s life, she embraced beekeeping immediately—quite literally, joining him among the hives. Since then, they have worked together in the apiary and at Bee Happy, sharing their respect for the bees with visitors.
Our philosophy
Beekeeping is built through practice
Inheriting beehives is like inheriting a piano: it doesn’t make you a pianist!
My journey began from scratch, with my first hive. I faced losses, fought through hardship and made sacrifices—yet I kept learning and moving forward. For me, what makes a beekeeper is the path you follow and the care you give every day.
Our journey
From Loutses to Old Perithia
2020 · Our first shop
In August 2020, Bee Happy opened its first shop in Loutses, bringing our beekeeping closer to visitors.
2023–2025 · A new home
In 2023, the shop moved a short distance in Loutses to make visits easier. In April 2025, Bee Happy found its home in Old Perithia, in North Corfu.
Come meet us
The story continues in Old Perithia
Visit our shop, see the observation hive and discover the honeys we share. We look forward to welcoming you.