Island Honey Wine Company
Island Honey Wine Company
4.5
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
At the Island Honey Wine Company we produce the world's oldest fermented beverage "MEAD", also known as "Honey Wine". The true flavours of PEI's fruits, flowers and honeys are featured in our award winning meads. Visit us at our working certified organic farm and see how we make mead and enjoy a delicious tasting. Every day we also have an incredible Meadmobile tour. This is an unforgettable tour that takes you through our full farm. Take a journey through a glass on the back of a bee!
Duration: < 1 hour
Meets animal welfare guidelines
Suggest edits to improve what we show.
Improve this listingTours & experiences
Explore different ways to experience this place.
Full view
Top ways to experience Island Honey Wine Company and nearby attractions
The area
Address
Reach out directly
Best nearby
Restaurants
2 within 3 miles
Attractions
12 within 6 miles
Contribute
Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.
Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as wait time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.
Popular mentions
4.5
30 reviews
Excellent
21
Very good
6
Average
2
Poor
1
Terrible
0
EllaCat11
Halifax, Canada453 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
We enjoyed a tasting while sitting on the patio; the owner took the time to explain each product and how it was made. Beautiful location, friendly people, and lovely products. We left with several bottles of mead and some gifts for others. Would definitely visit again!
Written August 16, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Jon M
19 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
If you are looking for a true taste of PEI, you can't do much better than this. Learning about the farm and tasting 4 different honey wines (mead) along the way was a wonderful way to spend part of a summer afternoon. Charles takes great pride in his farm and his wines. He, his wife, and the staff could not have been friendlier and more welcoming.
The easy decision to make is to visit. The tough decision will be which wines, honeys, etc. to take with you! Thanks for a memorable visit.
The easy decision to make is to visit. The tough decision will be which wines, honeys, etc. to take with you! Thanks for a memorable visit.
Written July 17, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
mimimimi86
New Brunswick, Canada58 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
The wine is lovely but the honey honestly tastes like cow turd. I don’t even know how else to describe it...
Written October 8, 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
ArtLover14Ever
Charlottetown, Canada31 contributions
Aug 2018 • Solo
Charles Bulman is a host with the most. The Island Honey Wine loication is not to be missed. I had a wonderful experience tasting and enjoying the wines, the ambiance and the visitors. It is hospitable and you learn about meade while drinking in the total experience. Highly recommend this experience... enjoy.... from Island Bees to our Taste Buds!
Written August 10, 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
lmderksen
Winkler, Canada2 contributions
Sep 2017 • Friends
Charles and Laura gave us a friendly welcome to their farm. Charles showed us around the farm, and explained how they are a self-sustaining farm, making use of everything they farm from plant to animals to honey! After the informative tour, we were able to sample all 4 of the meads that they currently produce. The flavour profiles were quite varied. They also sell lavender products such as soap and lotions that Laura makes with the lavender they grow on their farm. All in all a great experience!
Written September 30, 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Dear 809lderk,
Thank you for your very kind review! We take pride in running the farm as self-sustainably as possible so we are happy you mentioned this! We are also delighted you enjoyed the tour and we look forward to seeing you back!
Kind Regards,
Island Honey Wine Company
Written October 17, 2017
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Cass8-4U
London, Canada3,399 contributions
Jul 2017 • Family
Charles and Laura Lipnicki came to PEI from Ontario seeking a less stressful lifestyle.They bought a 56 acre farm in Wheatley River directly south of Rustico and named it La SERENA! How appropriate!!
These "Islanders by choice" are passionate about their organic methods and brand new Meadery which just opened this July. They grow Lavender, berries and apples.They have free range chickens,sheep and some bees although not enough to supply their needs because their mead wines are made from fermented honey.
Inside their pastoral craft shop, there is a tasting bar. Charles explains the content and flavour of each mead he serves. I was expecting sweet and was pleasantly surprised by the flavour of their honey wines- my favourite was the wildflower while the boys preferred the bolder flavour of the Hascap (a berry variety they grow).
Laura also sells lavender,honey,pottery and beautiful skeins of wool spun from their flock of sheep. She is enthusiastic about everything they do! Even the kids were captivated - they enjoyed the friendly golden lab and chasing after the chickens with Laura's grand daughter! GREAT place to spend an hour or two with these congenial hosts! Drop in between noon and 5 p.m.
These "Islanders by choice" are passionate about their organic methods and brand new Meadery which just opened this July. They grow Lavender, berries and apples.They have free range chickens,sheep and some bees although not enough to supply their needs because their mead wines are made from fermented honey.
Inside their pastoral craft shop, there is a tasting bar. Charles explains the content and flavour of each mead he serves. I was expecting sweet and was pleasantly surprised by the flavour of their honey wines- my favourite was the wildflower while the boys preferred the bolder flavour of the Hascap (a berry variety they grow).
Laura also sells lavender,honey,pottery and beautiful skeins of wool spun from their flock of sheep. She is enthusiastic about everything they do! Even the kids were captivated - they enjoyed the friendly golden lab and chasing after the chickens with Laura's grand daughter! GREAT place to spend an hour or two with these congenial hosts! Drop in between noon and 5 p.m.
Written August 22, 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Eileen
Ottawa, Canada22 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
Best thing we did in our trip to PEI! We did the farm tour on the mead mobile, we loved the tastings throughout the beautiful property and the amazing stories to accompany! Would highly recommend!
Written August 11, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
beamans
New Brunswick, Canada42 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
We booked the Mead Mobile Tour as a fun outing while we were visiting Charlottetown. It was amazing! The weather was fabulous, the lavender smelled terrific, the sheep were baaing in the field and everyone was so welcoming and willing to answer all our questions.
The Tour itself was aboard a tractor pulled trailer, with the trailer covered to keep off the hot sun, and the wooden benches comfortable.
The tour around the 40 acre farm usually takes about 60-75 min, with several stops with tastings and seeing different areas of the farm. The different flavoured meads were delightful and Charles was very knowledgeable and willing to answer all questions. Highly recommend the tours and the taking a taste of the Island Honey Wine Company home to enjoy. Many award winning meads in the shop.
Arrive at least 15 min early. There is a nice washroom inside to use to be comfortable for the tour. Bring a water bottle if it's hot. The trailer has a step built in to make it easy on and off. You will receive a tasting glass to use on the tour and to take home with you. Perfect for Gluten Free people as all the mead is honey based, not grain based.
The Tour itself was aboard a tractor pulled trailer, with the trailer covered to keep off the hot sun, and the wooden benches comfortable.
The tour around the 40 acre farm usually takes about 60-75 min, with several stops with tastings and seeing different areas of the farm. The different flavoured meads were delightful and Charles was very knowledgeable and willing to answer all questions. Highly recommend the tours and the taking a taste of the Island Honey Wine Company home to enjoy. Many award winning meads in the shop.
Arrive at least 15 min early. There is a nice washroom inside to use to be comfortable for the tour. Bring a water bottle if it's hot. The trailer has a step built in to make it easy on and off. You will receive a tasting glass to use on the tour and to take home with you. Perfect for Gluten Free people as all the mead is honey based, not grain based.
Written July 21, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Roberta K
4 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
Do yourself a favor and make time to visit this wonderful wine company when exploring PEI. We thoroughly enjoyed the wine tasting experience and hearing all of the stories behind the origins of the company and the various wines we sampled. A sustainable and organic company producing some amazing wines! Our hostess was the owners daughter and she made each of the wines come to life with her colorful stories. Easily one of the main highlights of our visit.
Written October 12, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
DoverDad
Norfolk County, Canada1,683 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
Million-dollar view of beautiful, pristine PEI countryside. The mead was fabulous, a pleasant surprise to our uninformed expectations. Delicate flavours, not sweet. The owner very engaging and passionate about his farm. Well worth the time.
Written September 12, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
No questions have been asked about this experience
Is this your Tripadvisor listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim your listing