Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a beehive in your own backyard? Have you dreamt of harvesting your own honey? Would you like more fruitful gardens? Or maybe you’d just like to help the struggling bee populations?
Check out our Host-A-Hive program! With several affordable options to choose from, you can Host-A-Hive that is either fully managed by us so you never have to get close to the bees, or you can suit up and join us!
Not only will a hive in your yard benefit you in a number of ways, it also adds a great conversation piece. All of our options include fall honey that you can keep or give as delightful holiday gifts. Everyone loves honey!
Promote Sustainable Living
Host-A-Hive is also an excellent opportunity for restaurants, hotels, parks, and businesses! Offer cut honeycomb to your clients. Sell your branded honey in your gift shop. Gift honey to clients and team members. Wow them with your sustainable practices and environmental contribution.
We manage our bees with completely natural, sustainable practices. We do not medicate or chemically treat our bees, so you’ll receive the freshest and healthiest raw honey, honeycomb and wax possible.
Why should I Host-A-Hive?
- Imagine the elegant touch of fresh cut honeycomb, sourced from your own backyard or corporate location
- Honey has many medicinal properties and may reduce seasonal allergies
- Experience a significant increase in garden yields and flower production
- Unfiltered, raw honey for yourself or as gifts
- Pure beeswax for body care products or candles
- Unique educational opportunity for children and adults
Map of Current Hive Locations
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Thank you for your interest in the Host-A-Hive program! Please note that we are fully booked and are not currently accepting any additional applications.
Host-A-Hive Options
We offer three different Host-A-Hive package options depending on your interests!
Fully Managed
We take care of everything
You may receive up to 10 pounds of honey and 1 lb wax from your hive
25% discount on additional hives (2 is recommended)
$35 per month/billed annually or $40 per month/billed monthly
Apprenticeship
We manage the hive and you assist us.
You may receive up to 20 pounds of honey and 2 lbs wax from your hive
Suit up and perform inspections with us!
$65 per month/billed annually or $75 per month/billed monthly
Sponsorship
We take care of everything
You or your host may receive up to 10 pounds of honey and 1 lb wax from your hive
$35 per month/billed annually or $40 per month/billed monthly
HOST-A-HIVE PACKAGES INCLUDE:
| ✔ Full hive maintenance (if applicable) | ✔ Honey from your hosted hive | ✔ Transport costs |
| ✔ Honey extraction & bottling | ✔ Regular checks of hive activity | ✔ Pollination of your property |
| ✔ Regular inspection for disease | ✔ Hive equipment | ✔ Discounts on additional honey |
FAQ
Host-A-Hive Billing and Payments
Why shouldn’t I just buy a beehive and do it myself?
However, if you would still like to take on beekeeping on your own, we do sell a limited number of bees and beehives.
Do I need to worry about Africanized bees?
Do you chemically treat you bees?
This is what makes our honey and beeswax so special. Most beekeepers use nasty chemicals on their beehives to maximize honey production and thus profits. We believe that healthy bees are more important than buckets of honey.
What makes your bees, beehives and beeswax and honey different?
Next, we never use synthetic chemicals in our hives. We believe that healthy bees are more important than buckets of honey.
Lastly, we allow the bees to make 100% of their own beeswax. Most beekeepers use frames with plastic or pressed wax foundation. We use frames with no foundation and allow the bees to create their own. This results in smaller bees, like nature intended. Since the bees create the wax, we can offer you premium honeycomb, too.
What happens if my beehive dies?
As you may know, the bee population is struggling. Colony Collapse Disorder occurs when the entire hive dies spontaneously. Researchers are still trying to figure out what causes Colony Collapse Disorder, but the probable cause is pesticides and/or mites. In any event, if the hosted hive dies due to reasons other than Host interference, we will replace your hive.
If you purchased an established hive or our beginner package, we are not able to replace your hive.
How much honey and beeswax can I expect to receive from my hive?
In the event that your hive does not thrive, we will do our best to substitute with honey and wax from a neighboring hive. You will also be given the opportunity to purchase surplus honey and wax from your hive at a discounted rate.