"Honey is more than just a food; it's a gift. My grandfather taught me that if you take care of the bees, they'll take care of you. That simple wisdom is the foundation of everything we do here. It’s a promise of purity, from our hives to your home."– James Homestead, Founder
A Heritage in Beekeeping
1985: The First Hive
Our story begins with my grandfather, a passionate naturalist who set up his first two beehives in the sprawling meadows behind his home. He taught me the art of listening to the bees and the importance of patience.
Healthy Hives
We never use harsh chemicals, ensuring our bees are naturally healthy and resilient.
Native Forage
Our bees feed on a rich diversity of native wildflowers, giving our honey its unique flavor.
Sustainable Harvest
We only harvest surplus honey, always leaving enough for the bees to thrive through winter.
Pollinator Friendly
Our apiary promotes local biodiversity, helping pollinate the surrounding ecosystem.
Our Apiary, Our Sanctuary
Nestled in a secluded valley far from industrial agriculture, our apiary is a pristine sanctuary for our bees. Acres of untouched meadows, dotted with clover, lavender, and countless wildflowers, provide a year-round buffet of pure nectar. This unique location is the secret behind the unparalleled taste and clarity of our honey.
Our Core Values
Purity First
We believe in honey in its most natural state—raw, unfiltered, and unheated to preserve all its beneficial properties.
Bee Welfare
The health and happiness of our bees are paramount. We practice ethical, bee-centric beekeeping in every action we take.
Handcrafted
From inspecting hives to bottling honey, every step is done by hand in small batches to ensure the highest quality.
Sustainability
We are stewards of the land. Our practices are designed to protect the local ecosystem and promote biodiversity.
From Hive to Your Jar
Foraging
It all begins in the meadow, where our bees collect nectar from millions of wildflowers, infusing the honey with the local terroir.
Harvesting
We only harvest when the bees have a surplus, carefully selecting frames of honeycomb without disturbing the colony's natural rhythms.
Straining
The honey is gently strained by gravity, a simple process that removes large wax particles while preserving all the natural pollen and enzymes.
Bottling
Finally, the pure, raw honey is hand-poured into our signature jars. Nothing added, nothing taken away. That's our promise.
Meet Our Family
James Homestead
Founder & Head Beekeeper
Following in his grandfather's footsteps, James has a deep, intuitive understanding of bees and is dedicated to ethical, sustainable practices.
Eleanor Homestead
Harvest & Quality Control
With a keen eye for detail, Eleanor oversees the entire harvesting and bottling process, ensuring every jar meets our highest standards of purity.
Ben Carter
Apiary Assistant
Energetic and passionate about the outdoors, Ben is the hardworking backbone of our apiary, assisting with hive health and maintenance.
Our Unwavering Promise
When you choose Homestead Honey, you are choosing a product born of passion and integrity. We promise that every single jar contains 100% pure, raw, American honey. No additives, no blends, no shortcuts. Just the authentic taste of nature, exactly as our bees intended.
Become Part of Our Journey
Our story is always evolving. Follow along with the changing seasons at our apiary or see the beauty of our craft for yourself.