Home Hives

 

Serving Properties Around the Ashokan Reservoir & Nearby Towns in Upstate NY.

 

Bring bees to your country or weekend home, enjoy local honey, and help pollinators—all without the work!

How it Works

Love bees, honey, and helping pollinators—but not ready to be a beekeeper?

Our full-service honeybee colony hosting brings our thriving, expert-managed hives directly to your Ashokan Reservoir area property—perfect for homes and weekend retreats in Olive, Woodstock, West Hurley, Shokan, Boiceville, and surrounding towns.

You’ll get local honey, boost your garden, and support a healthy environment—without any hassle.

What’s Included?

  • Professional installation and setup of all hives and equipment

  • Live honeybee colonies, all treatments and feeding as needed

  • Bear-deterrent electric fence

  • Routine professional care, inspections, and management (we do the work!)

  • All surplus honey—delivered in bulk at harvest

  • Optional: Participate in hive inspections/learning

  • Bottling, custom jars and labels: available (extra charge)

Pricing

 

First Hive

$1200/year

All-inclusive
(setup, care, equipment, bees, honey harvest)

 

 

Additional Hives

$1000/year

per hive
 

 

 

Bear Fence Installation

$250

required – one time charge

 

FAQ

How much honey will I get?

The amount varies year to year depending on weather and forage—but all surplus honey from your hive(s) is delivered to you in bulk after harvest. (We cannot guarantee minimum or maximum amounts.)

What if I need to end the contract early?

If the contract is ended mid-year, colonies and equipment remain until the following spring for safe removal.

Is it safe for families and pets?

We take precautions, but bees can sting and are not recommended for those with severe allergies. Please supervise children and pets around beehives.

 

Contact/Reserve Your Hive

Ready to bring bees and honey to your country home?
Email: rob@bushkillventures.com