Tucked into the rolling woodlands of Chaplin, Connecticut, Buddha's Bees Apiary is a humble yet passionate operation committed to producing pure, local honey. The apiary is the life's work of a dedicated beekeeper who lets the bees set the pace, responding to the ebb and flow of wildflowers and native shrubs across seasons and landscapes. The honey produced varies delicately in flavor, affected by microclimates and the region’s rich biota.

With bee yards spread across several Connecticut towns—including Hampton, Mansfield, and Pomfret—Buddha's Bees takes a decentralized yet intentional approach. This ensures floral diversity for the bees and nuanced complexity in the final honey harvests. Unpasteurized and raw, their honey is as close to nature as one can get, celebrated for both its flavor and its natural antibacterial properties.

Founded on respect for bees and the ecosystems they support, Buddha's Bees Apiary stands for sustainability, purity, and self-reliance. By allowing the bees to work undisturbed and without chemical interference, the farm offers a product that is not only delightful but long-lasting—honey that could survive for thousands of years without spoiling, preserving the essence of each season in every jar.

Pantry/Other

• wildflower honey
• ultra-dark honey
• ginger honey
• hot pepper honey
• lavender honey
• smoked honey