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we’re buddha bee apiary

We care for beehives in backyards across North Carolina and beyond. We do this through our Host-a-Hive program, mentorship program for existing beekeepers, and educational content.

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We were founded in 2019 by Justin Maness. After an enlightening journey through bee research, non-profit, and for-profit businesses, Justin started Buddha Bee Apiary to make an impact that will live long after he is gone.

We want to make a meaningful impact on the health of our planet.

But we don’t want to lecture people into caring for the planet. That’s no fun. We’d much rather spark their curiosity.

Our work is rooted in community. Through hands-on mentorship, education, and outreach, we invite people of all ages to experience the wonder of bees up close — not as something distant or intimidating, but as something deeply human and deeply hopeful. When someone watches a hive come alive for the first time, tastes honey from their own land, or learns how pollinators quietly support our food systems, something shifts. Curiosity turns into care. Awareness turns into stewardship.

 
 
 
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We believe bees are teachers. They show us how ecosystems thrive when every part is cared for, how abundance comes from balance, and how small, intentional actions can ripple outward into lasting change. Regenerative beekeeping, to us, means more than maintaining healthy hives — it means restoring relationships between people, pollinators, and the landscapes we share.

 

At its core, Buddha Bee Apiary exists to cultivate connection:
Connection to nature.
Connection to community.

We’re not just keeping bees.
We’re growing awareness, resilience, and hope — one hive, one conversation, one shared moment at a time.

what we offer

 

HOST-A-HIVE

Our full-service hive management program that allows anyone to “host” a hive right in their backyard. We take care of all the nitty gritty hive care while keeping an open door for you to join in for a “hands-on” beekeeping experience, anytime you like!

Host a hive →

MERCHANDISE

We get it, bees aren’t for everyone. But maybe you still want to show your support. We have a small number of items you can purchase to rep your love for Buddha Bee Apiary.

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