Sticky Situations & Extra Virgin Mark 15‑Year Milestone with a ‘Bees and Trees’ Open House

On Tuesday evening, the bustling lanes of Peddler’s Village in Lahaska will hum a little louder. Two of the village’s most‑talked‑about specialty stores—Sticky Situations and Extra Virgin—are throwing open their doors from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. to honor a surprising fifteen years of raw honey, cold‑pressed olive oil, and a whole lot of community love.

The celebration’s theme, "Bees and Trees," isn’t just a cute rhyme. It points straight to the two natural heroes that make their flagship products possible: the tireless honeybee and the ancient olive groves that have stood for centuries. Founder Stephen J. Clemente says the theme is a thank‑you note to the customers who have kept the doors swinging ever since the first single storefront opened in Mystic, Connecticut back in 2011.

Guests who wander into either shop will be greeted with complimentary tastings—think golden drizzles of extra‑virgin olive oil, dollops of silky honey, and little bites of artisanal pasta sauce. As the clock strikes each hour, a small giveaway pops up: a jar of honey, a miniature olive‑oil bottle, or a voucher for future purchases. And, just because, every shopper who spends a few minutes browsing will find a 15 % discount waiting at checkout.

But the real buzz (pun intended) begins with the Golden Jars Giveaway. Starting that night and running through December 31, fifteen lucky visitors who scan a hidden QR code tucked under the lid of a Sticky Situations honey jar will win a case of their favorite honey—either twelve 8‑ounce jars or twenty‑four 4‑ounce ones. It’s a clever way to turn a simple tasting into a treasure hunt.

The event isn’t limited to Pennsylvania. Simultaneous open houses are also scheduled at the Olde Mistick Village location in Mystic, Connecticut, and at the River Place Shops in Frankenmuth, Michigan. All three sites will echo the same vibe: free admission, lots of samples, and a community‑focused atmosphere that feels more like a friendly neighborhood gathering than a corporate promotion.

Sticky Situations, Extra Virgin, and sister brand Tartufo pride themselves on curating pure, high‑integrity foods—raw single‑origin honey, estate‑grown olive oils, aged balsamic vinegars, imported pastas, and more. Their retail tasting rooms are designed to be educational as well as delicious, giving shoppers a chance to learn where the products come from while they sample them.

Planning to stop by? No tickets are needed; just swing by the Peddler’s Village shops between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Tuesday. Directions, store hours, and additional details are posted on stickysituationshoney.com. Whether you’re a long‑time fan or a curious newcomer, the “Bees and Trees” open house promises a relaxed evening of flavor, fun, and a few surprises hidden under honey‑jar lids.