Residential Hive Hosting & Pollination

Beeholden Farms offers Residential Hive Hosting & Natural Pollination for homeowners who want to support local pollinators, enrich their gardens, and take part in sustainable, small-batch honey production at a low cost of $150 the host (for hosts within 20 miles of Fremont, CA; outside of this area? Please Contact us). 

When you host a hive, Beeholden Farms places and professionally manages a beehive on your property. Our bees naturally pollinate nearby flowers, gardens, and fruit trees, contributing to healthier plant growth and a more vibrant local ecosystem. All hive care, maintenance, and seasonal management are handled entirely by our team.

As a thank-you for hosting, you’ll receive 5% of the honey harvested from your hive when harvests occur.

 What Hosting Includes

• Professional hive placement on suitable residential property
• Ongoing inspections and ethical, bee-first hive care
• Natural pollination for surrounding plants, gardens, and fruit trees
• 5% of harvested honey when available
• $150 annual cost to the host

What We Ask of Our Hosts

To ensure the health of the bees and the success of the program, hosts provide:

• A safe, suitable outdoor location for hive placement
• Reasonable access to the property for scheduled inspections, maintenance, and seasonal care
• A commitment to minimizing pesticide or chemical use near the hive area
• A stable environment where the hive can remain undisturbed

These simple requirements help us care for the bees responsibly and ensure a positive experience for everyone involved.

About Honey Harvests

Honey production is seasonal and dependent on natural factors such as weather, forage availability, and overall hive health. Honey is harvested only when conditions are right and when doing so supports the wellbeing of the bees. For this reason, honey availability may vary from season to season.

Why Hosting Is Less Expensive for Residential

This partnership allows us to responsibly expand our apiaries while offering hosts the environmental benefits of pollination and a share in the harvest when available.

Is Hive Hosting Right for You?

Hive hosting is ideal for property owners who:

• Value sustainability and environmental stewardship
• Have appropriate outdoor space for a beehive
• Are comfortable with periodic, scheduled access for hive care
• Appreciate working in harmony with nature

Hive hosting may not be a fit for properties where space, access, or conditions are not suitable for safe hive placement.

Hive hosting is subject to site review and requires reasonable access for ongoing care.

Contact us to request a hive hosting review.