Our store was originally known as Wild Mountain Bee Supply but changed to Honey & the Hive soon after opening at our current location in January 2017. At that time, the store was managed by Sarah McKinney, a natural bee whisperer, a loving friend, and a source of inspiration and light for many. We lost Sarah in September 2020 and we miss her dearly, but the rest of the Hive continues to keep the store open, the honey flowing, and the bees buzzing in her memory.

Honey & the Hive continues to be a thriving business in downtown Weaverville, providing supplies, advice, and education for beekeepers both new and experienced. We have everything needed for the bee yard, as well as products for the home, jewelry, and art created by local bee lovers. 

Our shop distributes local honey from beekeepers within 100 miles of our location, so there’s always a wide range of honey from different pollen sources: Basswood, Sourwood, Wildflower, and sometimes even Kudzu! Honey & the Hive also carries house-made infused honey, which is raw, local wildflower honey infused with herbs and spices. Visit the shop to taste all the flavors of honey we have in stock! 

Honey & the Hive works to build a community. We offer classes on beekeeping as well as how to make and use the products of the hive, like candles, infused honey, and mead-making courses taught by local experts. We also partner with other local businesses, like Shanti Elixirs, Curaté, and Sow True Seed - carrying each other’s products and supporting each other’s events. 

Helene broke our hearts even beyond the damage to the area. Our store manager and longtime employee Knox Petrucci and previous manager Aly Wisely were lost in the storm along with Aly's sweet boys Felix and Lucas. They are loved and will be remembered in our hearts and in a community garden we intend to plant at our store.