Meet Our Beekeepers
The passionate people behind the honey.
We source honey from across Virginia to bring you the finest and most diverse flavors nature has to offer.
By partnering with beekeepers from different regions, we capture the unique nectars and local blooms that make each batch of honey distinct. This commitment to local sourcing not only supports small, dedicated beekeepers but also ensures that you enjoy honey that’s as varied and rich as the landscapes it comes from.
On this webpage, you can meet our partner beekeepers and discover the unique products they offer.
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Shenandoah Valley Creamed Honey
Chris Shaw, a beekeeper from Blue Ridge Beez, has been keeping bees with his wife for 11 years. The Shenandoah Valley Creamed Honey is made from a blend of tulip poplar, wildflowers, and buckwheat nectar.
Whiskey Barrel Aged Honey
To create our Whiskey Barrel Aged Honey, we teamed up with Tarnished Truth Distilling Co. The process begins with Tarnished Truth emptying one of their aged whiskey barrels, rich with the deep, complex flavors of whiskey
Blackberry Honey
Peter Hicks is the owner and operator of Springcity Bee Farm, located in Russell County, Virginia. One of his standout products is blackberry honey, known for its rich flavor and deep amber color, which captures the essence of the local blackberry blooms.
Mark | Amherst County
Meet Mark, one of our new beekeepers based in Amherst, Virginia!
Meet Michael
Meet Michael Tatum, our newest beekeeper! Michael is a multi-generational beekeeper based in Floyd County, Virginia, and he keeps bees in several locations across Southern Virginia as well as multiple other states. We’ll be collaborating with him on
Meet Chris
Chris Shaw, a beekeeper from Augusta County, has been keeping bees with his wife for 11 years. They enjoy the nectar and honey their bees produce, particularly from redbud, autumn olive, and black locust.
Meet Tony
Brass Bee Apiaries, located in Amelia County, Virginia, is dedicated to producing high-quality honey by allowing their bees to forage on blackberry, clover, and wildflowers.
Meet Amanda
Amanda Sweeney is the dedicated beekeeper at Edgewood Apiaries, situated between Richmond and Charlottesville, Virginia, in the scenic Piedmont region. She carefully tends to around 100 colonies, with a primary focus on producing tulip poplar honey.
Meet Pete
Peter Hicks is the owner and operator of Springcity Bee Farm, located in Russell County, Virginia. At Springcity Bee Farm, Peter values the quality and authenticity of his honey, ensuring it reflects the diverse nectar sources of the region.