Nucs & complete hives, built for Texas families.
A colony that's ready to run, not just survive
We never split a colony before it's genuinely ready. You get frames of established comb, a mated queen with proven laying, and the stores a colony needs to hit the ground foraging.
- 5 frames of bees — a full, working colony, not a weak split
- A locally-mated queen, confirmed laying before pickup
- Brood in all stages — eggs, larvae, and capped
- Treated for mites so your colony starts clean and healthy
- Stores of nectar & pollen for the first week
- Queen-right guarantee on arrival
Complete hive — $450
For families and friends who want to start with everything included. Top, bottom, brood, queen, and a full colony — set it in the yard the day you pick it up.
- Complete hive — top, bottom, and full working colony
- Laying queen and brood in all stages
- Treated for mites, queen confirmed laying
- Ready to set in your yard the day you pick up
- Great for families & friends starting out together
- Queen-right guarantee on arrival
per 5-frame nuc · winter pre-order
Secure checkout · Winter pre-order price locked
Kelly or Paul confirms pickup details after your order goes through.
Gentle colonies for homeschoolers, gardeners & backyard families
We raise calm, locally-adapted bees and place hives where kids, pets, and pollinators all belong together. A backyard hive turns a garden into a living science lesson — and a jar of your own honey into a family tradition.
Homeschool nature studies
Biology, life cycles, pollination, and stewardship — taught at the hive, every week.
Gardens that thrive
More pollinators mean more tomatoes, squash, melons, and wildflowers in your yard.
Pet & kid friendly
Gentle, docile colonies placed with safe setbacks so the whole yard stays peaceful.
A family tradition
From the first suit-up to the first honey pull — memories your kids will keep.
New to backyard bees?
Most families start with one complete hive ($450) — everything included, ready to set in the yard. We help you pick a safe spot, suit the kids up, and walk you through that first inspection together.
- Gentle, locally-adapted queens bred for calm temperament
- Safe hive placement guidance for yards with kids & pets
- Beginner classes the whole family can attend
- We're a phone call away all season long
From reserve to transfer in four steps
Pre-order this winter
Lock in your price now. Pre-orders help us order supplies and raise the bees you'll need in the spring.
We raise it right
Your colony over-winters and builds on the natural spring flow — treated for mites, queen confirmed laying, never rushed.
Pickup or delivery
Collect at the apiary mid-April through May, or arrange Hill Country delivery for orders of two or more.
Settle it in
Transfer to your yard the same day. We're a call away if you need help.
Straight answers before you buy
Are your bees safe around kids and pets?
Yes. We raise gentle, locally-adapted colonies and breed for a calm temperament. We'll also help you choose a safe hive placement with proper setbacks so the whole yard — kids, dogs, and gardens — stays peaceful.
Is a backyard hive good for homeschooling?
It's one of the best living science labs there is — life cycles, pollination, biology, and stewardship taught at the hive every week. Many of our families start a hive specifically for their homeschool nature studies, then fall in love with the honey.
Will bees help my garden?
Absolutely. More pollinators mean noticeably better yields on tomatoes, squash, cucumbers, melons, fruit trees, and wildflowers. A single backyard hive can forage across several acres and noticeably boost your harvest.
When are nucs and hives available?
Spring colonies are ready for pickup mid-April through May, timed to the Hill Country wildflower flow. Pre-orders open each winter so we can raise the right number of colonies.
What's the difference between a nuc and a complete hive?
A nuc ($275) is five frames of bees, brood, and a laying queen — you bring your own deep hive body to transfer them into. A complete hive ($450) includes the top, bottom, brood, queen, and full colony — ready to set in your yard the day you pick it up. It's the easier choice for families and friends starting out.
Why pre-order in the winter?
Pre-orders at the winter price help us order supplies and raise the bees in advance, so you're guaranteed a colony in the spring. Nuc pre-orders are $275; complete hives are $450.
Do I need my own hive body?
Only for a nuc — nucs are sold as the five frames only. Bring a deep hive body (or buy one from us) to transfer them into the same day. A complete hive comes ready to go.
What's the queen guarantee?
Every nuc and hive leaves queen-right with a laying queen and a healthy brood pattern. If she fails within seven days of pickup, we'll replace her.
Can you deliver?
We deliver within the Hill Country for orders of two or more colonies. Single colonies are pickup-only at the New Braunfels apiary.
Lock in your winter price
Pre-orders help us order supplies and raise the bees you'll need. Nucs are $275 and complete hives are $450 — prices increase once the spring flow starts.