Welcome to Drowning Creek Apiary, LLC

At Drowning Creek Apiary, we are passionate about bees and the delicious products they provide. We strive to educate our community about the importance of bees and the benefits of natural honey and beeswax.

WE HAVE HONEY AVAILABLE.  CONTACT ME FOR PURCHASE!!

 

What We Do

Pure Honey Products

Indulge in the rich flavors of our pure honey, carefully harvested from our own beehives.

 

Our fresh pure honey will soon be available, we are anxiously waiting on the bees to turn the nectar into that golden honey!

Beeswax Creations

Experience the versatility of beeswax with our handmade balms and scrubs

 

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Swarm Rescues/Removal

Contact us to rescue/relocate swarms of bees from your property.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose a name like "Drowning Creek" Apiary?

Drowning Creek the original name of Lumber River arising in NC with dangerous undercurrents, flowing past Nichols, SC, through Marion County. 

I have fond memories of exploring the banks and fast moving currents of "Drowning Creek"  with my granparents and parents.  The river also played an important part in our local history.  For these reasons alone, Drowning Creek Apiary seemed to be an appropriate name.

Do you do swarm and colony relocations/rescues?

Yes, we do swarm and colony relocations/rescues.  Just give us a call and we will make a site visit with you to determine the best course of action for the homeowner and the bees.  

If it is a swarm that has taken up temporary residence in a tree or near by shrub, those can be resuced almost immediately.  If it is a colony that has created a hive in an existing structure, like a house or building, we can offer solutions or recommendations on courses of action. 

We do not charge for swarm or colony rescues/relocations.  Most instances they are introduced to one of our local beeyards.

What carrier oils and waxes do you use in your balms?

All of our balms are made using beeswax, olive oil, coconut oil and Vitamin E oil.  Each of these carriers provide moisturizing properties and a layer of protection against external irritants. 

We try source the best products on the market in order to utilize the least amount of ingredients in our products.

Where is your honey harvested?
Our honey is harvested from our own beehives in the pristine fields of Nichols, South Carolina.

Are your products organic?

Our products are produced with sustainable practices and as many organic products as possiblbe.  However, we cannot control the areas the bees visit to gather resources.  They may roam as far as a two to three mile radius from the hives in search of nectar and pollen.

Do you offer online sales of honey and beeswax products?

We currently operate a small apiary under a USDA Honey Exemption license, this allows our facility to operate with sanitary conditions and not be required to maintain a DHEC inspected facility.  The drawbacks are we are limited to producing less than 400 gallons of honey a year and are limited to only in-person sales of honey.

We do maintain a business license and are able to offer beeswax produts for sale on-line and in person. 

“The pure honey from Drowning Creek Apiary, is the best I have tasted. Their commitment to quality and sustainability is truly inspiring.”

—Rae T.

Contact us

Get in touch with us for any inquiries about our bees, service, honey,  or beeswax products.

Location

Drowning Creek Apiary, LLC
Nichols, South Carolina, United States

About us

Drowning Creek Apiary, LLC is a family-owned bee farm near Nichols, SC dedicated to sustainable beekeeping practices and the production of high-quality honey and beeswax products.  Our mission is to educate the community about the importance of bees and promote environmental stewardship.