Buddha Bee Apiary

We made a beer with . It's called HIVE. And it starts with our bees — right there at . 🍺🐝

has been that kind of community from the start — the kind that doesn't just welcome you in, they give your bees a home. We've had hives there for a while now, quietly doing their thing: pollinating, building, producing honey that belongs to that community in the most literal sense.

And then — one of the best breweries in the state, right there in that same place — took that honey and did something beautiful with it.
From our bees at Fenton... to Bhavana's tanks... to a can you can hold in your hand.

That's what small business community actually looks like. Not a networking event. Not a logo on a banner. It's showing up for each other, literally and practically, until something new comes to life that none of us could have made alone.

Bees have always known this. A hive doesn't work because one bee is exceptional. It works because 50,000 of them are committed to the same thing.
HIVE is out now at . Go get some — and know that the honey in your glass came from right there. 🐝

Looking to flex your pollinator habitat this spring?

Register now for this free workshop hosted at Chatham County Ag & Conference Center by a variety of wonderful organizations and speakers…….link in the bio!

📸 credit to .roos

After months of planning, scouting, and big conversations about what’s next, we’re officially expanding Buddha Bee Apiary to the Queen City.

It’s been a mix of excitement, long drives, early mornings, loads of coffee, and a lot of learning along the way. This move feels like the natural next step — new backyards, new partnerships, and new opportunities to help communities connect with the environment in a hands-on way.

What started as a local idea in Raleigh has grown into something we’re deeply proud of, and that’s thanks to an incredible team who shows up every day with heart, grit, and humor. None of this would exist without them.

We’ve seen what happens when people get close to nature — when a few hives in a backyard can change how a family, business, or neighborhood thinks about the world around them. Charlotte, we can’t wait to share that energy with you.

Here’s to growth, good people, and meaningful work that keeps our cities (and their backyards) thriving.