Golden Bay Honey was founded in 2018, born from a passion project that blossomed into a small business. Cindy and I balanced full-time jobs while caring for our honey bees during our off-hours. As word spread about our honey, customers began visiting our yard, eager to purchase. However, our busy schedules meant we weren’t always around to serve them. To address this, we set up a self-serve honey stand with the simple motto: "Take your honey and leave your money." The stand was a hit, and we were thrilled to see our customers appreciate the convenience.

Over time, our customers grew more curious and would often ask, "How are the bees?" We were more than happy to share stories about our bees and even took the very curious directly into the apiary without protective gear.

In 2022, my life took an unexpected turn with a serious motor vehicle accident. As I focused on healing and had limited ability to tend to the bees, we brainstormed new ideas to stay connected with our community. This led to the creation of beehive tours. We invested in various sizes of bee suits and launched a social media campaign offering free beehive tours. From June to August, we conducted over 100 tours, each one sparking new interest and excitement about beekeeping.

Our efforts caught the attention of Eastman Tourism, and before we knew it, Golden Bay Honey and Beehive Tours was born.

Browse our site to learn more about our vision, mission, and the exciting activities we offer.

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