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How Honeybees Came Buzzing to Louisville

HoneyBear Farms - Home to the Honey Depot Beekeeping Store and Apiary

July 21, 2020

WE ARE THE FULL-SERVICE BEEKEEPING STORE IN LOUISVILLE, KY! 
 
We produce and sell Raw Natural Honey, produce and sell Nucs, Packages and Queens, and sell Beekeeping Equipment and Supplies. We provide Mentoring Services, offer beekeeping classes and host both the Louisville Spring Bee School and the Louisville Fall Bee School. We sell Goat Milk Soap, Beeswax Candles, Pottery, and unique Gifts at our Honey Depot beekeeping store


How did HoneyBear Farms get started?  Joel and Ruth Gonia's kids wanted bees - We thought they were crazy and would come up with new and innovative reasons to tell our kids we "cannot and will not raise bees!". Then, we began to consider the possibilities, and now they raise bees to produce honey, sell bees and equipment.  The mission and passion is to promote public awareness of honey bees, educate potential beekeepsers, and provide beekeeping assistance to those less fortunate.


At the Honey Depot we provide a number of services, classes, tours and bee themed merchandise and gifts. 

  • Apiary Tours
  • Field Trips for the Kids - as a class trip to scout outings, homeschooling groups or for a family
  • Off-Site Presentations 
  • Classes for beginners - intermediate beekeepers.
  • Honey products and gifts.


The Honey Depot store is located at 14005 Taylorsville Road / Louisville, KY / 40299.

Store Hours:

  • Monday - 1 pm - 4 pm
  • Tuesday - Closed
  • Wednesday - 1pm - 4 pm
  • Thursday - Closed
  • Friday - 10 am - 4 pm
  • Saturday - 8 am - 4 pm 
  • Sunday - Closed.


For more information visit HoneyBear Farms online.