SERVICES
Assisting new and fellow beekeepers, capturing swarms, assembling woodenware, extracting honey, and teaching classes on occasion are some of our services. As we're able, we also make salves and balms,
bug repellents, candles, and who-knows-what else!
HONEY
The honey comes from hives set up in several different locations. Since we can't place orders with the bees for particular types of honey, we don't know all that we'll have until we have it! Honey types typically available include Alfalfa, Buckwheat, Clover, Wildflower.
Creamed honey (plain, cinnamon, lemon, and orange) and honey butter are also available.
Comb is sometimes available for minimal extra charge.
We're happy to ship, too; however, we won't know the cost of the shipping until we have your address and can weigh your order at the post office. All packages are shipped priority.
EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
Ashe County Beekeepers Association welcomes new members and visitors! Meetings are held at the County Extension Office in Jefferson (behind Bojangles) on the second Thursday of every month at 6pm.
If you're interested in learning more about ACBA, feel free to contact us!
Beekeeping classes are offered at Wilkes Community College/Ashe. For more info - 336-846-3900.
EXTRACTION
$3/frame*
(*Bucket for honey collection not provided; jars available at minimal extra cost.)
* Honey currently also available in NC at:
Copper Mine Grill (Laurel Springs)
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Look up The Vintage Locket's
permanent booths at the following
locations:
The Salvaged Daizy* (West Jefferson)
(*formerly Everything Vintage)
The Marketplace at Curiosity*
(*Banner Elk, Boone, and Blowing Rock #B)
WOODENWARE
NOTE: Cost of materials continue to escalate; consequently, prices for woodenware must be adjusted accordingly. We apologize for the inconvenience, but please contact us for current prices. If/when costs settle down (or even SLOW down), then ours can, too. Regardless of the cost, however, our prices remain competitive, and the workmanship is unbeatable!
AVAILABLE WOODENWARE (assembled)*
~Hive body/deep super (includes 10 frames w/ crimped wire foundation
~Medium super (includes 10 frames w/ crimped wire, cut comb, or a combination)
~Shallow or medium frames (crimped wire or cut comb)
~Deep frames (crimped wire)
~Drone foundation (deep frame)
~Lid
~Dual inner cover (screen & solid combination) with
plastic covered feeder
~Screen bottom board/landing board (2 X 6 side pieces) with spacer, slatted rack, metal mouse guard, and 17" X 13" cookie sheet
*With the exception of the frames, all woodenware is either painted white or finished with Eco Wood Treatment (wood preservative). For those who would prefer to do the painting themselves, the items will be sprayed with Eco.
SALVES & BALMS*
All-Purpose Healing Salve
Beeswax Balm
Don't Bug Me! Natural Insect Repellent
Pain Relief salve
(*When available; sometimes items can be made to order. Pictures coming if/when life slows down! Contact us for more info!)
BEES
Nucs and complete hives; date of availability will depend largely on the weather.
