McGehee’s Bees & Art Apiary

In the heart of northern Louisiana, McGehee’s Bees & Art Apiary invites you on a sweet and stunning journey into the world of honey, beeswax, and handcrafted art. Though primarily a web-based boutique (they do not have a traditional storefront), this charming venture offers a unique “visit” through their products and story — ideal for travelers, local makers, and anyone enchanted by small-batch craft.

🍯 What makes it special

  • The business is run by a husband-and-wife team who turned a major life shift (two casino-industry careers ending during the 2020 pandemic) into a blossoming homestead venture: husband Heath and wife Heather now combine beekeeping with art-making.

  • The honey is 100% raw, unfiltered Louisiana honey, straight “from our girls to you.”

  • Their shop also features an imaginative array of beeswax candles, infused/whipped honeys, and locally-themed art prints and crafted boards — offering both taste and décor.

  • Beyond products: the business tells a genuine story of homesteading, passion, and craftmanship rooted in a Louisiana landscape.

🎨 What visitors (and customers) can expect

While you won’t walk into a traditional shop, here’s how to engage:

  • Browse their online collection: raw honeys in various sizes, flavored honeys and whipped honeys, beeswax blocks or scent candles, and original art prints.

  • Follow their Facebook or Instagram to catch their market booth locations, seasonal updates, beekeeping snapshots, and limited-run items.

  • If you’re local (Minden area or traveling through Louisiana), you might time your visit to a regional market where they set up a booth — making for a fun detour into artisan/honey-land.

  • If you purchase, it’s not just a product—it comes with a story of sustainable craft, local bees, and creative heart.

🌿 How this fits into a Louisiana visit

  • Local flavor: This apiary connects you to the flora of Louisiana — meaning the honey you enjoy is distinctive because of the regional flowers and seasons.

  • Support small business / farm-based craft: A stay in Louisiana often means discovering these hidden gems — McGehee’s is one such place where big-city operations were traded for land, bees, and creativity.

  • Great souvenir or gift: Whether you’re from out of state or simply exploring local Louisiana products, a jar of raw honey or a beeswax candle with local provenance makes a meaningful gift.

🔍 Quick travel tip

  • Since there’s no regular storefront, check their social media or website ahead of time to confirm market appearances or shipping details. McGehee’s Bees & Art Apiary LLC

  • Bring a cooler or insulated bag if buying large jars of honey on a hot day — the raw honey may crystallize or change consistency if left in heat.

  • When tasting honey, look for subtle differences: in Louisiana you might notice light floral notes, perhaps hints of the native wildflowers, as opposed to mass-produced honey.

  • Ask about their artisan art prints: these make excellent wall-hangings or gifts and tie the whole brand (bees + art) together.

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