About the Farm
Hudson Hives began in late 2016 as the vision of husband and wife team Stephen and Jen, who set out to build their small family-run apiary differently than most commercial operations. Founded on three core principles of sustainability, community, and care, this Hudson, Massachusetts honey bee farm operates with a reverence for beekeeping as one of civilization's oldest practices. Stephen, a trained beekeeper through the Worcester County Beekeepers Association, first developed his passion for bees in Ireland through a family member who was also a beekeeper, while Jen brings her expertise as a certified herbalist and aromatherapist to craft products using honey and beeswax from their own hives.
The couple's approach prioritizes the wellbeing of their bees over commercial gain, refusing to move their colonies for commercial pollination operations or dilute their honey with artificial additives. Instead, their hives are strategically placed on their biodynamic garden filled with herbs and flowers, as well as carefully selected neighboring backyard gardens, orchards, rooftops, and local farms. This allows their bees to roam and forage freely, collecting pollen and nectar of their choosing while naturally pollinating the surrounding plants, flowers, and trees. Their commitment to sustainable beekeeping practices means harvesting honey in small batches the old-fashioned way, producing raw, unfiltered, unpasteurized honey that retains all the antioxidants, amino acids, and pollen typically lost in large-scale production.
Beyond their own operation, Hudson Hives strengthens their community by supporting other local beekeepers, allowing them to offer a broader range of honey varietals while ensuring their community remains as strong and healthy as the hives it supports. Each honey they produce is unique in color, flavor, and aroma, reflecting the specific nectar and pollen collected by their bees and the season of harvest. The family operation includes their 16-year-old daughter Emma, who helps at their retail store and farmers markets, and even their 4-year-old border collie Tulare, who keeps garden pests at bay. Their 1970 hippie van named Rosi, brought back from the UK in 2021, serves as their mobile ambassador at farmers markets and community events, spreading smiles while representing their commitment to tradition and community connection.
Hudson Hives began in late 2016 as the vision of husband and wife team Stephen and Jen, who set out to build their small family-run apiary differently than most commercial operations. Founded on three core principles of sustainability, community, and care, this Hudson, Massachusetts honey bee farm operates with a reverence for beekeeping as one of civilization's oldest practices. Stephen, a trained beekeeper through the Worcester County Beekeepers Association, first developed his passion for bees in Ireland through a family member who was also a beekeeper, while Jen brings her expertise as a certified herbalist and aromatherapist to craft products using honey and beeswax from their own hives.
The couple's approach prioritizes the wellbeing of their bees over commercial gain, refusing to move their colonies for commercial pollination operations or dilute their honey with artificial additives. Instead, their hives are strategically placed on their biodynamic garden filled with herbs and flowers, as well as carefully selected neighboring backyard gardens, orchards, rooftops, and local farms. This allows their bees to roam and forage freely, collecting pollen and nectar of their choosing while naturally pollinating the surrounding plants, flowers, and trees. Their commitment to sustainable beekeeping practices means harvesting honey in small batches the old-fashioned way, producing raw, unfiltered, unpasteurized honey that retains all the antioxidants, amino acids, and pollen typically lost in large-scale production.
Beyond their own operation, Hudson Hives strengthens their community by supporting other local beekeepers, allowing them to offer a broader range of honey varietals while ensuring their community remains as strong and healthy as the hives it supports. Each honey they produce is unique in color, flavor, and aroma, reflecting the specific nectar and pollen collected by their bees and the season of harvest. The family operation includes their 16-year-old daughter Emma, who helps at their retail store and farmers markets, and even their 4-year-old border collie Tulare, who keeps garden pests at bay. Their 1970 hippie van named Rosi, brought back from the UK in 2021, serves as their mobile ambassador at farmers markets and community events, spreading smiles while representing their commitment to tradition and community connection.
Type of Foods Inside
Pantry/Other
- Raspberry Honey
- Spring Blossom Honey
- Summer Wildflower Honey
- Japanese Knotweed Honey
- Wild Blueberry Raw Honey
- New England Cranberry Honey
- Orange Blossom Raw Honey
- Raw Honeycomb
- Honey Sticks
- Wild Cherry Honey Spoon
- Durty Honey
- Elderberry Wellness Honey
- Honey Sample/Favor
- Honey Sampler Gift Set
- Curated Honey Sampler Set
Pantry/Other
- Raspberry Honey
- Spring Blossom Honey
- Summer Wildflower Honey
- Japanese Knotweed Honey
- Wild Blueberry Raw Honey
- New England Cranberry Honey
- Orange Blossom Raw Honey
- Raw Honeycomb
- Honey Sticks
- Wild Cherry Honey Spoon
- Durty Honey
- Elderberry Wellness Honey
- Honey Sample/Favor
- Honey Sampler Gift Set
- Curated Honey Sampler Set
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