The Bee and the Orange Tree (Part 1) Bedtime Story for Sleep (A Quirky Fairytale)
Podcast:Drift Off - Bedtime Stories for Adults Published On: Tue Apr 14 2026 Description: Welcome back friends! Tonight we will get sleepy with The Bee and the Orange Tree, an enchanting bedtime story for sleep by the French author Marie-Catherine d'Aulnoy, written way back in the seventeenth century. It's a story full of magic, wonder, and the kind of gentle adventure that's perfect for winding down. This is Part One of Two, so get yourself cozy, take a slow breath, and let the day drift away. Sweet dreams!Music in this episode is 'Lakeside' by Harbours & Oceans via Epidemic SoundThis podcast is 100% listener-supported, completely ad-free, and made possible by wonderful listeners like you. Thank you for helping me keep bedtime a peaceful place.If you'd like even more relaxing stories throughout the week, Drift Off Premium includes:• Fresh new premium episodes every Tuesday & Thursday• Instant access to the complete premium archive• Intro-free listening so you can dive straight into your wind down• Listen first, months—or even years—before the public feed• An exclusive full-length audiobook libraryYou can learn more by visiting www.driftoffpodcast.com, where you'll also find my downloadable audiobooks, my Dream Shop, and everything else happening in the world of Drift Off.