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Blue Ridge Honey Company

Local Beekeeper in Lakemont, Georgia · Raw Honey

Blue Ridge Honey Company

In Lakemont, Georgia, Blue Ridge Honey Company turns sourwood into a memory of late Appalachian afternoons. Raw, unfiltered and proudly local, their varietals run from sourwood and wildflower to tupelo, blueberry, orange, plus elderberry for good measure. You can sample on site before you buy, from small jars to five-gallon buckets if you’re stocking up. Infused lemon whipped honey brings a bright zing, and there are beeswax candles and other bee-friendly goodies to explore. The shop isn’t just about honey, it’s a working beekeeping hub with glass-walled hives you can peek at, on-site classes, and plenty of supplies. Purchase happens at their retail store, easy to reach in Lakemont. The crew is consistently friendly, patient with beginners, and genuinely proud of their Appalachian bees. If you crave honey with character and stories in every jar, this Georgia stop sticks with you long after you leave Lakemont.

Reviews

What Customers Say

One of the best ways to evaluate a local honey producer is through the experiences of people who have already bought from them. Customer reviews reveal details that a product listing never will: how the honey tastes compared to store-bought, whether the beekeeper is friendly and knowledgeable, and whether people come back for more.

  • Customers praise the wide range of honey varieties and the ability to sample before purchase.
  • The shop is described as a serious operation offering honey in jars and larger quantities, up to five gallon buckets.
  • Visitors can see a working bee colony through glass and learn about beekeeping through on-site classes and supplies.
  • Beeswax candles and other honey-related products are part of the offering with consistently friendly service.
About the Seller

About This Seller

Not every place that sells honey is the same. A backyard beekeeper managing a handful of hives produces a very different product than a grocery store stocking mass-market brands. Knowing the seller type helps you understand how close you are to the source. The closer you are, the fresher and more traceable the honey.

Beekeeper

Blue Ridge Honey Company is a beekeeper and apiary, meaning they keep their own hives and harvest honey directly. This is as close to the source as you can get when buying local honey in Lakemont, Georgia.

6306 US-441, Lakemont, GA 30552, United States

+1 706-782-6722
www.blueridgehoneycompany.com
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Processing

Raw & Unfiltered Status

How honey is processed after harvest makes a significant difference in what ends up in the jar. Raw honey preserves the enzymes, pollen, and antioxidants that heat destroys. Unfiltered honey retains the fine particles of beeswax, propolis, and pollen that commercial filtering removes. Crystallization is actually a sign of raw, minimally processed honey, not a flaw.

Raw & Unfiltered

Blue Ridge Honey Company offers raw, unfiltered honey, never heated and never finely filtered. This means the natural enzymes, pollen, and propolis remain intact in every jar, exactly the way the bees made it.

Varietals

Honey Varietals

Honey takes on the flavor, color, and aroma of whatever flowers the bees are foraging. A jar of pale, mild clover honey tastes nothing like dark, earthy buckwheat, even if both come from hives in the same county. Seasonal and regional variation is part of what makes local honey worth seeking out. No two batches are exactly alike.

Sourwood Wildflower Tupelo Blueberry Orange

Blue Ridge Honey Company carries Sourwood, Wildflower, Tupelo, Blueberry and Orange honey. Each varietal reflects the local flora around Lakemont, Georgia, giving you a taste of what's actually blooming in the region. Also noted: elderberry.

Health

Local Honey & Allergies

One of the most common reasons people seek out local honey is the belief that it can help with seasonal allergies. Bees collect pollen from nearby plants, trace amounts end up in the honey, and regularly eating that honey may help your body build tolerance over time. For those interested in trying it, raw and unfiltered honey is preferred, since commercial processing removes most pollen content.

No reviewers have mentioned purchasing Blue Ridge Honey Company honey specifically for allergy reasons. That doesn't mean it wouldn't be suitable. If local pollen content matters to you, ask the seller about where their hives are located and how their honey is processed.

Visit

Can You Visit?

There's something about visiting a local honey producer in person that no online listing can replicate. Seeing the hives, meeting the beekeeper, tasting different varietals side by side - it gives you a connection to the product that a grocery shelf never will. Many farms and apiaries welcome visitors, offer tastings, and sell directly on-site, often at better prices than retail.

Open to visitors

Blue Ridge Honey Company welcomes visitors to their location in Lakemont, Georgia. Whether you're stopping by their farm stand, touring the apiary, or simply picking up a jar, visiting in person is the best way to experience what they offer and ask the beekeeper your questions directly.

Purchasing

Where to Buy

Finding where to actually purchase local honey can be the hardest part of the process. Many producers sell through limited channels like weekend farmers markets, seasonal farm stands, or small online shops that may sell out between harvests. Direct purchases from the beekeeper, whether at a market, farm stand, or their own website, typically offer the freshest product.

Retail Store

Blue Ridge Honey Company sells through Retail Store.

Products

Products Available

A jar of liquid honey is just the starting point for many local producers. Beekeepers often offer a full range of hive-derived products: comb honey, creamed honey, infused varieties, beeswax candles, skincare products, pollen, and propolis. A diverse product range usually signals a knowledgeable, established operation.

Infused Honey Beeswax Candles

Beyond honey, Blue Ridge Honey Company also offers infused honey and beeswax candles. Their infused honey line includes lemon whipped varieties. This range of products is available through their usual sales channels in the Lakemont, Georgia area.

Hours

Opening Hours

  • Monday 8:30 am-5 pm
  • Tuesday 8:30 am-5 pm
  • Wednesday 8:30 am-5 pm
  • Thursday 8:30 am-5 pm
  • Friday 8:30 am-5 pm
  • Saturday 9:30 am-5 pm
  • Sunday Closed
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Blue Ridge Honey Company sell raw or unfiltered honey?
Yes. Blue Ridge Honey Company in Lakemont, Georgia sells raw, unfiltered honey, meaning it has never been heated above natural hive temperature and has not been finely filtered. This preserves the natural enzymes, pollen, and propolis that many local honey buyers look for. Raw, unfiltered honey may crystallize over time, which is a sign of minimal processing rather than a quality issue.
What types of honey does Blue Ridge Honey Company offer?
Blue Ridge Honey Company is known to carry Sourwood, Wildflower, Tupelo, Blueberry and Orange honey. Each varietal has a distinct flavor profile, color, and texture shaped by the flowers the bees forage in the Lakemont, Georgia area. Availability can vary by season since different plants bloom at different times of year. Contacting them directly is the best way to check what's in stock.
How can I buy honey from Blue Ridge Honey Company in Lakemont, Georgia?
Blue Ridge Honey Company sells their honey through Retail Store. For the most current availability and hours, reaching out to them directly is always recommended.
Does Blue Ridge Honey Company sell anything besides honey?
Yes. In addition to honey, Blue Ridge Honey Company in Lakemont, Georgia also offers infused honey and beeswax candles. Their infused honey line includes lemon whipped varieties, blending local honey with complementary flavors. Their beeswax-based products are made from the same hives as their honey, meaning everything comes from a single, traceable source. Check with Blue Ridge Honey Company for their full current product list and availability.
Can I visit Blue Ridge Honey Company in Lakemont, Georgia?
Yes. Blue Ridge Honey Company appears to welcome visitors at their location in Lakemont, Georgia. Customer reviews mention visiting in person, which suggests you can see the operation firsthand and purchase directly on-site. Visiting a local honey producer is one of the best ways to learn about how the honey is made and to find the freshest product available. It's a good idea to contact them ahead of time to confirm hours and any visitor guidelines.
Is Blue Ridge Honey Company a local beekeeper?
Yes. Blue Ridge Honey Company is a beekeeping operation in Lakemont, Georgia that manages their own hives and harvests honey directly. Buying from a beekeeper means the honey goes from hive to jar with minimal middlemen, which typically results in a fresher, more traceable product. Beekeepers can also tell you exactly where their hives are located, what the bees are foraging, and how the honey is processed.
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