It’s honey season in the PNW, and I’m here for it. In my own neighborhood P-Patch, where gardeners tend plots of fresh produce and flowers, there’s also a thriving bee hive. This time of year, the bee’s golden harvest gets bottled up and sold directly to the gardeners – lucky us. I just took home a jar, and tasting honey straight from the source makes you appreciate just how local, seasonal, and connected to the community this sweet treat really is.

Since September officially marks the start of Honey Month, three Pacific Northwest properties are giving bees the luxury treatment. Forget your average jar of clover honey. These lodges are harvesting the good stuff on-site and folding it into everything from cocktails and spa treatments to tasting menus and trail experiences.

Dubbed the “Honey Month Hotel Hop,” this unofficial road trip connects Cedarbrook Lodge in SeaTac, The Lodge at St. Edward Park in Kenmore, and Salish Lodge & Spa in Snoqualmie. Each is within a few hours’ drive of the other, and all three bring their own spin to bee-forward hospitality. Count me in.

Trail Time

At Cedarbrook Lodge, the buzz starts just steps from the runway. Set on 18 acres of wetlands, this surprisingly tranquil escape near Sea-Tac Airport is home to hives curated by Daniel Sullivan of Shipwreck Honey. The on-site restaurant, Copperleaf, plays with sweet-savory pairings that showcase the local nectar, while the spa incorporates honey into body wraps and scrubs. Even the cocktail list reflects the golden harvest, with rosemary-honey old fashioneds and garden-inspired spritzes.

Head north to The Lodge at St. Edward Park, where 326 acres of forestland overlook Lake Washington. The setting feels like a retreat into nature, and the property’s apiary is put to good use in both spa offerings and seasonal cocktails served at the Tonsorium Bar. Guests can kayak from the shoreline, bike the wooded trails, or relax in the meadow to the gentle hum of the hives.

The final stop is Salish Lodge & Spa, perched above Snoqualmie Falls and home to the original Shipwreck Honey hives. The property has long celebrated its honey heritage. Its famous “Honey from Heaven” service, where fresh biscuits are drizzled tableside with house-made honey, remains a guest favorite. This year the offerings are even sweeter, with options such as a Honey & Bourbon massage, honey-forward dining experiences, and an on-site shop stocked with scrubs, soaps, and treats made with hillside-harvested honey.

Three stops, one golden theme, and a road trip that feels indulgent, seasonal, and naturally sweet. Honey Month has never looked better.