Back in 2018, I set up two little beehives on my dad’s farmland in Salem, West Virginia. At the time, I didn’t know much about beekeeping—I just thought it would be interesting to learn and maybe even a good way to help the environment. But from the moment I opened my first hive, I was hooked.

Beekeeping isn’t just about honey. It’s about stepping into a whole different world. One where thousands of tiny workers each have a job to do, all moving together like a perfectly run machine. Beekeeping became more than a hobby. It became a lesson in balance, teamwork, and resilience, all taught by the bees themselves.

Before long, what started as a small project turned into something much bigger. My wife, Amanda, joined me in the bee yard, and together we began experimenting with ways to use the beeswax we collected. Solid Lotion Bars, Beard Balms, and Beeswax Melts were the first items we crafted. Seeing how beneficial these products were, we knew we wanted to do more. Hive & Holler was born from that passion—our way of sharing the natural goodness of the hive with others. As we grew, so did our beekeeping operation, leading us to expand to a second apiary in Shinnston, further strengthening our connection to the bees and their incredible work.

Everything we make—whether it’s a jar of honey, a solid lotion bar, or a beard balm—connects back to the bees. They’re the reason we do this. They’ve given us so much, and Hive & Holler is our way of honoring their work and sharing it with you.

So whether you’re here for honey, skincare, or beard care, just know that every product has a little bit of our story in it. Thanks for being here and for supporting the bees with us!