Opening June 15th for the 2026 Season !
Producing Local Honey, One bee at a time.
Our Story
We started out as hobby apiarists in 2015. From our Waterville ME hive location we maintain a University of Maine, certified pollinator friendly garden. We are also a certified Monarch Butterfly waystation.
Our Honey scored a perfect score for taste & clarity in the Eastern Apicultural Society honey contest at the University of Massachusetts Amherst campus in August of 2023.
FAQs
Why does my honey solidify in the bottle ?
You're referring to the natural & expected transition that occurs in 100% pure honey.This natural process is called crystallization. It is a sign that the honey is unadulterated, minimally filtered ,and retaining its nutrient content.
Can I reverse this process?
Yes. Simply place the container in w
Why does my honey solidify in the bottle ?
You're referring to the natural & expected transition that occurs in 100% pure honey.This natural process is called crystallization. It is a sign that the honey is unadulterated, minimally filtered ,and retaining its nutrient content.
Can I reverse this process?
Yes. Simply place the container in warm water, not exceeding 110 degrees. In time the honey will re-liquify.
How long is the shelf life of honey ?
Honey found in ancient Egyptian tombs was found to be perfectly edible after thousands of years. One of the super powers of honey is that it does not spoil.
Why are there different colors of honey?
Bees collect compounds from plants that bloom at different times in the season. The nectar contains pigments & polyphenols that can make honey pale yellow, amber reddish, or even dark brown.
Anything else I should know about honey?
Honey has anti microbial properties that can enhance wound healing.
It should not be given to children under 1 year of age,
Top Honors Presented to Mayflower Hill Honey
Top Honors Presented to Mayflower Hill Honey
MAYFLOWER HILL HONEY WINS TOP HONORS AT UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA BEE COLLEGE
BRISTOL, FL — Mayflower Hill Honey took home two prestigious awards at the University of Florida Bee College Honey Show on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
The local apiary secured a first-place blue ribbon in the highly competitive "Black Jar" tasting contest, where honey
MAYFLOWER HILL HONEY WINS TOP HONORS AT UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA BEE COLLEGE
BRISTOL, FL — Mayflower Hill Honey took home two prestigious awards at the University of Florida Bee College Honey Show on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
The local apiary secured a first-place blue ribbon in the highly competitive "Black Jar" tasting contest, where honey is judged blindly and strictly on flavor, aroma, and texture. Mayflower Hill Honey also earned a second-place ribbon in the packaged honey contest, which evaluates visual clarity, presentation, and overall product quality.
Hosted by the UF/IFAS Honey Bee Research and Extension Laboratory, the bi-annual Bee College Honey Show is one of the premier beekeeping events in the Southeast, drawing entries from top apiaries across the region.