Heidrun Meadery, Wine Country Travel Guide

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Discover Heidrun Meadery in Point Reyes: Experience unique sparkling meads crafted from diverse floral honeys in a beautiful, bee-friendly setting.

Heidrun Meadery, located in Point Reyes Station, California, crafts unique sparkling meads using the traditional French Méthode Champenoise. Unlike traditional sweet meads, Heidrun's are dry and effervescent, showcasing the diverse flavors of honey from various floral sources. Visitors can enjoy tours, tastings, and explore the beautiful bee-friendly gardens.

A brief summary to Heidrun Meadery

11925 CA-1, Point Reyes Station, California, 94956, US
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Monday 11 am-5 pm
Tuesday 11 am-5 pm
Wednesday 11 am-5 pm
Thursday 11 am-5 pm
Friday 11 am-5 pm
Saturday 11 am-5 pm
Sunday 11 am-5 pm

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Know before you go

Hi, I'm Eve. Here are a few practical things to know before exploring Heidrun Meadery.

Reservations are recommended, especially for tours and larger groups.
Carpool if possible, as parking can be limited, especially on weekends.
Consider visiting after a hike in the nearby Point Reyes National Seashore.
Check out the cheese boxes from Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese, available Friday through Monday.
Don't use ride-sharing services to get to the Meadery as it's hard to find a ride back.

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Getting There

Driving

Heidrun Meadery is located at 11925 CA-1, Point Reyes Station. From Point Reyes Station, head north on CA-1. The meadery will be on your left. Parking is available on-site, but it can be busy on weekends. Consider carpooling. There are no unavoidable tolls on the immediate final approach.
Public Transport

The Marin Transit Route 68 connects Point Reyes Station with the San Rafael Transit Center. From the bus stop at Pt Reyes Downtown-Shoreline Hwy & 3rd St , it is approximately 2.4 miles to Heidrun Meadery. From there, you will need to take a taxi or rideshare to the meadery. North Bay Taxi offers service in this area. A taxi ride from Point Reyes Station to Heidrun Meadery is estimated to cost $15-$25.

Discover more about Heidrun Meadery

Heidrun Meadery offers a distinctive tasting experience, producing sparkling meads that are more akin to champagne than traditional mead. Founded in 1997 by Gordon Hull, a former geologist and brewer, the meadery began in Arcata, California, before moving to its current location in Point Reyes Station in 2012. Hull's fascination with the variability of flower nectar led him to experiment with honey-based sparkling wines, using the French Méthode Champenoise to create a dry, refreshing beverage.The meadery produces varietal meads from both monofloral and wildflower honeys, sourcing honey from beekeepers across the US and around the world, as well as from their own hives. The diversity of flower species determines the flavor of the honey, and the mead-making process preserves and reveals this botanical individuality. Visitors can take guided tours of the production facility to learn about the mead-making process, observe the honey bees, and explore the bee forage farm. Tastings are available, allowing guests to sample a variety of meads and appreciate the unique flavors derived from different honey sources.Heidrun Meadery is open daily, offering a tranquil garden patio where visitors can relax and enjoy the sparkling mead. The location also emphasizes sustainable practices, cultivating bee-friendly, high-yield nectar crops and working to restore native wildflowers. The "flower to flute" experience allows visitors to see the entire process from the flowers to the bees to the extraction of honey and the creation of mead.