Our Commitment to the Bees

All hive products are ethically and responsibly harvested from the Cult of Bees apiaries located in rural Central Maryland.

Ethical and Responsible harvesting stands at the heart of our Practice, ensuring that every product we offer respects nature and affirms our commitment to our bees. We ensure that our bees are provided with ample resources to thrive and harvest only excess hive products, leaving the rest. This approach allows us to offer small batch products that are not only pure and of the highest quality but also reflective of our deep respect for the intricate balance of nature. Each item in our collection is a testament to this harmonious relationship and we promise our patrons that their choice supports a cycle of sustainability and mindful stewardship.

If you have any questions about our our products, our Practices, or our bees please [contact us].

Raw Honey stands as a testament to authenticity, a product untouched and unaltered from its original state in the hive. It retains a full spectrum of health-enhancing enzymes, antioxidants, and pollen, each contributing to its unique and complex flavor profile. This depth and variety in taste set it apart from typical commercial or store-bought honey, which often loses these nuances through pasteurization and filtration. Opting for Raw Honey from ethical and responsible Independent Beekeepers means choosing a product that not only offers a rich, authentic experience but also upholds the principles of sustainable beekeeping.

Virgin beeswax is highly prized for its distinct, vibrant golden yellow hue and the comforting, sweet honey scent. Harvested directly from a hive's first cappings, Virgin Beeswax retains a purer, more delicate aroma and color compared to regular beeswax, which may come from older hives or have undergone processing. This unprocessed state preserves more of its natural properties, including beneficial pollen and propolis, offering superior quality for cosmetic and therapeutic applications. Virgin beeswax's minimal processing ensures it maintains a higher level of purity and potentially stronger antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, making it especially valued in natural and organic product formulations. Harvested in conjunction with honey extraction, this beeswax is characterized by its freshness, having spent only a brief time within the hive.

A honeybee colony will visit over 2.6 million flowers and fly 50,000 miles to produce just one pound of honey.

It takes 8 pounds of honey to make 1 pound of beeswax - that’s 20,800,000 flowers and 400,000 miles for each pound of beeswax.

(impressive, no?)

To learn how these figures are calculated click [here]

Cult of Bees is the fusion of an apiary and artist collective, dedicated to offering authentic hive products and independent artwork. By blending the art of beekeeping with creative expression, we cultivate a space where sustainability and artistry thrive.

To learn more about Len Luterbach, the Beekeeper of Cult of Bees, click [here]