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    Where Art Meets Nature:

    Cultivating Community and Creativity with Every Hive

    Join San Jose's first bee sanctuary creating opportunities through artistry, education, and ecological stewardship

    Andrew Gardner, founder of Bee-hively

    Andrew Gardner, Founder

    Welcome to Bee-hively

    Welcome to Bee-hively, where beekeeping transcends traditional boundaries. What began as a single swarm rescue on Alum Rock Avenue has blossomed into a mission to preserve vital pollinators while building bridges between communities.

    Founded by Andrew Gardner, our collective transforms ordinary beehives into extraordinary works of art, produces exceptional small-batch honey, and creates meaningful opportunities for both Native American communities and formerly incarcerated individuals. Discover how you can become part of this transformative journey.

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    šŸ How Bee-hively Works: Four Phases

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    Phase 1

    Spot & Collect

    Anyone can report a swarm via our website form or a quick text message. We log the precise location and dispatch trained volunteers equipped with protective gear, smokers, and Langstroth nuc boxes. Our goal: a smooth, minimally invasive transfer that keeps the bees calm and safe.

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    Phase 2

    Nucleus Integration

    Once the swarm settles into its new nucleus colony, we monitor its progress—and that's where you come in. Through our subscription, you adopt one of these colonies. From occasional honey samplers to full apiary immersions, you choose how deeply you want to connect with "your" hive.

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    Phase 3

    Creative Collaboration

    Our Hive Haven Art Collective welcomes designs from local artists, students, and hobbyists. Each month, community voting selects a standout piece that we print on UV‑resistant hive wraps. These art‑dressed hives pop up at farms, parks, and urban gardens—celebrating bees and sparking conversations about pollination.

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    Phase 4

    Habitat & Learning

    Bee‑hively goes beyond hive care: we plant pollinator‑friendly species (e.g., buckwheat, California sage, ceanothus) and host hands‑on workshops at schools and community gardens. Our annual Pollinator Festival weaves together field demos, gardening clinics, and honey tastings, reinforcing the link between healthy habitats and thriving bee populations.

    Our Services

    From hosting beehives on your property to learning about these fascinating pollinators, we offer a range of services to connect you with the world of bees.

    Beehive Hosting

    Beehive Hosting

    Host a beehive on your property and support pollinators while we handle all the maintenance.

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    Adopt-a-Hive Program

    Adopt-a-Hive Program

    Support bees without the backyard by sponsoring a colony in our East Hills apiaries.

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    Swarm Management

    Swarm Management

    Professional swarm collection service that safely relocates honeybees to appropriate hives.

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    Educational Workshops

    Educational Workshops

    Hands-on learning experiences about bees for all ages and knowledge levels.

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    The Bee-hively Brand Family

    Discover our interconnected initiatives creating impact through beekeeping, art, and community.

    Hive Haven

    Hive Haven

    Our sanctuary apiary located in the East Hills, serving as the hub for our beekeeping operations and educational activities.

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    Buzz Boxes

    Buzz Boxes

    Artistic beehives transformed through collaboration with local artists into functional installations that generate conversation.

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    Hives & Humanity

    Hives & Humanity

    Our social impact programs focused on creating opportunities through beekeeping for formerly incarcerated individuals and more.

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    Customer Portal

    Shop our products, sign up for events, and learn more about our beekeeping initiatives.

    Admin Dashboard

    Manage inventory, track orders, schedule events, and update content.

    Featured Products

    Our carefully crafted products celebrate the connection between bees, art, and community.

    East Hills Wildflower Honey

    East Hills Wildflower Honey

    $20

    Our signature honey, harvested from hives throughout San Jose's East Hills.

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    Single-Origin Hive Honey

    Single-Origin Hive Honey

    $24

    Honey from a specific hive with unique flavor profiles from one colony's work.

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    Artistic Series Honey Gift Set

    Artistic Series Honey Gift Set

    $45

    Three premium honey varieties in a handcrafted wooden box.

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    What People Are Saying

    "
    Hosting a Bee-hively hive in my garden has been incredible. Not only are my vegetables thriving with the extra pollination, but I love showing visitors the beautiful artistic hive design.
    Maria G.
    Hive Host, East Hills
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    The Adopt-a-Hive program makes me feel connected to the bees even though I live in an apartment. The honey deliveries are amazing, and Andrew's updates about my adopted colony are fascinating.
    James T.
    Hive Guardian Subscriber
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    Andrew's beekeeping workshop was eye-opening. His patience and knowledge made it accessible for beginners like me, and his passion for creating opportunities for others is evident in everything he does.
    Sarah M.
    Workshop Participant

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