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Netties Bees

Local Beekeeper in Rochester, Massachusetts · Raw Honey

Netties Bees

On a sunny stretch of Rochester, Nettie's Bees turns a little shed into a honey-lover's field trip. The lavender honey tastes like a quiet garden after rain, while a bravely bright hot honey wakes up pancakes and fried chicken alike. Beyond honey, Nettie runs a line of bee-made goodies: elderberry syrup that actually helps coughs, beeswax candles that smell clean, lip balm and skincare that glow without greasiness. The sampling experience at the honey house is welcoming, full of bee lore, and casual in the best way as Nettie and her crew chat about seasons, soil, and the bees. People travel from far to taste and stock up, then come back for elderberry syrup, candle refills, and lip balm. You can find Nettie's Bees at the Rochester farmers market, or swing by the Rochester, MA shop for a real hands-on hello from a neighborly beekeeper who treats you like a friend. Leave with honey, a new favorite product, and a memory of a warm, unpolished corner of Massachusetts.

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.

  • The honey is repeatedly praised for its quality and variety, including lavender and hot honey.
  • Nettie runs a welcoming, knowledge-rich sampling experience at her honey house.
  • Customers travel from afar and return regularly for honey and related products like elderberry syrup, beeswax candles, and lip balm.
  • The shop offers a range of bee-derived goods beyond honey, including skincare and beeswax products.
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

Netties Bees 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 Rochester, Massachusetts.

13 Shadow Farm Ln, Rochester, MA 02770, United States

+1 508-221-1578
www.nettiesbees.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.

We don't have confirmed information about whether Netties Bees sells raw or filtered honey. If the processing method matters to you, it's worth asking the seller directly. Most beekeepers and honey producers are happy to explain how they handle their harvest.

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.

Lavender

Netties Bees carries Lavender honey. Each varietal reflects the local flora around Rochester, Massachusetts, giving you a taste of what's actually blooming in the region.

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 Netties Bees 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

Netties Bees welcomes visitors to their location in Rochester, Massachusetts. 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.

Farmers Market

Netties Bees sells through Farmers Market. Check their website or social media for current market schedules and availability.

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.

Beeswax Candles Lip Balm Skincare

Beyond honey, Netties Bees also offers beeswax candles, lip balm and skincare. This range of products is available through their usual sales channels in the Rochester, Massachusetts area.

Hours

Opening Hours

  • Monday 7 am-7 pm
  • Tuesday 7 am-7 pm
  • Wednesday 7 am-7 pm
  • Thursday 7 am-7 pm
  • Friday 7 am-7 pm
  • Saturday 7 am-7 pm
  • Sunday 7 am-7 pm
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Netties Bees sell raw or unfiltered honey?
We don't have confirmed information about whether Netties Bees sells raw or unfiltered honey. Many local producers in Massachusetts do offer raw and unfiltered options, but processing methods vary. If this matters to you, contacting Netties Bees in Rochester directly is the best way to find out how they handle their harvest.
What types of honey does Netties Bees offer?
Netties Bees is known to carry Lavender honey. Each varietal has a distinct flavor profile, color, and texture shaped by the flowers the bees forage in the Rochester, Massachusetts 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 Netties Bees in Rochester, Massachusetts?
Netties Bees sells their honey through Farmers Market. Check their website or social media for current farmers market schedules and locations. For the most current availability and hours, reaching out to them directly is always recommended.
Does Netties Bees sell anything besides honey?
Yes. In addition to honey, Netties Bees in Rochester, Massachusetts also offers beeswax candles, lip balm and skincare. Their beeswax-based products are made from the same hives as their honey, meaning everything comes from a single, traceable source. Check with Netties Bees for their full current product list and availability.
Can I visit Netties Bees in Rochester, Massachusetts?
Yes. Netties Bees appears to welcome visitors at their location in Rochester, Massachusetts. 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 Netties Bees a local beekeeper?
Yes. Netties Bees is a beekeeping operation in Rochester, Massachusetts 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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