Went to the beekeeping class during the day then right after went to the store to get a few items and check out some of the items I could get to get started. They had so many items to get started for your beekeeping journey. I also got some other items for my home. I will be going back to get started on my beekeeping journey. At the store, I was able to sample a few different honey and I came home with two different types, as well as honey sticks, candles, books (mentioned in the class) and truffle. The staff were nice and accommodating to all my questions. The place was packed with so many things, but not overwhelming packed where you feel like you can't get around. I didn't get to take many pictures inside, but will definitely going back to buy some more items and take pictures read more

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Love the honey all the different varieties and you get $.50 back on your empty glass jars, but they are nice for salad dressings or if you do any kind of canning I guess you could use them. The honey is very delicious and everyone that works here is very knowledgeable regarding the honey. read more

BeeKind is a great stop right off the highway. They offer a huge variety of local honeys, and the clerks are always incredibly helpful. It is a fairly small shop but they likely have everything you need, including beekeeping products. I was recommended to try the creamed honey, and it turned out to be fantastic. A perfect place to pick up unique, high-quality honey and gifts. Great spots nearby to grab lunch on your way out to the coast. read more

I have visited Beekind several times and always found an interesting gift or two while there. There is usually someone knowledgeable about bees and bee keeping. Sometimes parking can bee a challenge but it's worth it! read more

I'm making a charcuterie board soon and had honey on my mind, and was pleasantly surprised to see this specialty store when driving through downtown Sebastapol! We quickly made a u-turn and returned to Beekind to take a look. Beekind is a unique store in that it's both for beekeepers and honey/wax lovers. There's a whole section with equipment for maintaining and starting your own hive, including informational booklets and more than I know about. The other half of the store is arranged to showcase wax carvings, beeswax beauty products, local honeys and serving equipment. I was impressed by the selection of honeys, ranging from sage honey to desert honey to coriander honeys, with multiple jar size options for each type of honey too. There's also a little sampling station with all of the honey varieties so you can taste them before purchasing. Overall the store is bright and welcoming. The employee who was working there the morning we dropped in was also kind and knowledgeable (a beekeeper herself). I walked out with 2 little ~3oz jars of specialty honeys and 2 cute honey drippers for serving. read more

Beekind - Information about honey and a small selection of their 20+ sample jars! - Specialty Food Near Me - Sebastopol, California

I am in love with Beekind and all of their wonderful products! They're now my go-to store for monthly honey, tea, and soap refills and I get all of my beeswax candles to use at home and gift from them as well. Beeswax candles are the cleanest, low-tox candles that you can light and I use their special occasion candles for birthdays, Hanukkah and Shabbat as well. They have a wonderful and affordable selection of organic loose leaf tea in glass jars and I can return them to be reused and get a discount on my next purchase! We drink a lot of the chamomile rose. I enjoy trying their honeys, teas, and candles of the month because they're 15% off. They have a honey tasting bar and make you feel extremely welcome to try anything and have a lot of knowledge about honey, bees, candles, beekeeping, pollen, etc. I've only ever been met with kindness and knowledge and after 20 years in business I can see why they're the honey and bee staple of the community that they are! read more

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Such a nice store! The lady who works there greeted us immediately as we walked in. She was very friendly and helpful. We told her that we were looking to buy some local honey and she pointed at the sample bar and told us we can try as many as we want. She also explained all the selections to us. They have a large selection of different honey to choose from, lots of beeswax candles, and bee equipment. I also loved how organized everything was! If you love honey your path leads to Beekind in Sebastopol. read more

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My kid LOVES the taffy with nothing artificial, no artificial color and sweetened with honey. I love this store to pick up something local for anyone I visit out of town! I also buy their honey of the month every month. read more

Great store for all your bee needs!! Came in recently and got the honey taffy which was excellent. We also got honey sticks and honeycomb both are very flavorful and well made. Staff was very nice! read more

Great store featuring everything bee related, including bees, honey, beekeeping equipment, candles and candle making supplies. Enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff. Unique and exotic honeys. Highly recommended. read more

Our first time to Beekind, to buy some honey as Christmas gifts for friends. We were amazed at the selection of honey that they have - and from all over, local, regional, other states, even from Mexico. Their honey sample bar gives you the chance to taste-test practically every variety of honey that they carry. And then the service, we talked to May and she was so helpful, nice and friendly, and gave us some excellent recommendations. The price for the honey is fair and what you would expect for specialized products. And there's more - they also carry oils, candles, and small trinkets, along with pre-assembled gift baskets. This wonderful store is a must for anyone who wants their honey from local and unique providers. Thanks Beekind - we love it, and your service is great. We will be back - over and over again. :) read more

Great local place to find bees and beekeeping supplies. Sometimes you just need something right away and ordering online just isn't going to be fast enough. Beekind is an asset to the beekeeping community. read more

Don't even bother to call this place to ask for help with bee hives. The guy on the phone mocked me and said well you need to decide if you want to do beekeeping then you can make your choice. I AM CALING YOU ASKING ABOUT BEE HIVES TO PURCHASE ALONG WITH RECOMMENDATIONS. the yelp reviews are true. These guys are jerks. read more

Always nice to stop in at Beekind and pick up some honey sticks for Tea or just to sit back and have one without Tea. Great place and really nice folks in my old home town. I need to move back. lol read more

A charming shop full of bee products ranging from local honey to pure beeswax candles to tools for the beekeeper. I was happy to find honeycomb for my salad, a block of beeswax for waxing thread and several candles. The staff was friendly and very helpful in helping my friend select from their wide selection of honey. This will be my place of destination every time I visit Sebastopol. read more

Beekind - Beeswax candles, bar, honeycomb - Specialty Food Near Me - Sebastopol, California

For a store called BeeKind, I'm shocked at the at the horrible, rude service I just received. I went to the man at the counter and told him that I was here a few days ago and they were out of an item I needed. He said "ok". I said "I'm wondering if it's in stock now?" Writing on his clipboard and only half listening he said "Yes" and I said "And I need to buy another box". And he responded "ok, let me know if you need any help" and I said "I do need help. I'm new to this. I don't know what this item looks like. And I'm not sure which type to buy." And he said "they're by the wall" and I said "look, I really need some assistance" and he said "Do you need eye contact or what would you like?" I said "I would like you to show me what type of box I need". He quickly walked over to the wall and said "these are your options" and walked back to the counter. I have never experienced such rude customer service. I drove an hour from Sonoma to shop here. I was patient and friendly. From the start he was unhelpful and unapologetic. If you are busy, apologize and let me know you need a few minutes to finish what you're doing before you can assist me. But do not say "let me know if you need any help" and not help me in the slightest. I'm still laughing because I'm shocked a small town store would have such a rude employee. read more

Great to do business with, quality products and great staff that really helps their customers!

What a LOVELY store! I get lost just roaming around taking in all the smells and admiring the workings of not just the actual bees but the "worker bees" behind making all the cool products I enjoy So much! read more

The one stop shop for all your bee needs. The honey sample bar is great as well. Plenty to try from if you're interested in buying some (just be careful and don't make a mess). Awesome spot and some caring owners! read more

I'm still in shock at the treatment I received during my first and last visit to this business. Let me preface this by saying mask mandates are lifted in California. Having said that, I fully support a businesses right to require masking. It's their store, and I have no issue putting a mask on. However, there is certainly a way to go about enforcing this, and the way I was treated yesterday was absolutely uncalled for. I walk in to what appears to be an empty store with my 7 year old son. I make it about five steps and hear a loud, "woah, woah, woah! You can't be in here without a mask!" A man in his 30s appears within my line of vision. I immediately begin going into my purse to retrieve my mask. He continues to shout, "You need to step outside and put your mask on!" I'm a bit bewildered as to why I'm being shouted at so much. I point to my son and say, "he doesn't have a mask." The man is holding a cup of masks and responds aggressively, "I will give you a mask, go outside!" I walk outside and watch the glass door shut between us as I complete putting my mask on and he slowly opens the door to hand a mask through the crack in the door. I realize at this point there is no way I can go back into this store and feel comfortable freely walking around, asking questions and ultimately make a purchase after I was just treated like I have the literal plague. I work at a hospital which requires masking, and we would NEVER treat someone in this manner. This is clearly a "him" issue, but unacceptable nonetheless. Two years intro the pandemic and this was my first insane mask encounter. I would NEVER recommend going to this business. This person has NO people skills and should not be working in the front. This incident was beyond insulting and upsetting. I highly recommend removing this incredibly aggressive man from representing your store "Beekind." read more

I am so thankful I found this little gem! And I'm especially thankful for Jena. You were so sweet and patient with me. I live all the way in Toronto, Canada and I wanted to send my boyfriend some raw honeycombs, a jar of honey and a dipper as a little gift for our anniversary but it's dIfficult when I live so far away. Jena was so incredibly helpful, she picked out everything and even added a note for me. It worked out perfectly. He's going to love it! Thank you again :) read more

Beekind - I had a task rabbit pick up the gift. - Specialty Food Near Me - Sebastopol, California

You his review is based on my experience with Beekind as a supplier of beekeeping supplies, not their retail side. I am flabbergasted at how cagey and unhelpful the young man who answered the phone was when asked about the pros and cons of ordering Beekind's own bees versus Italians. He refused to say anything substantive about the local bees in terms of their composition, their demeanor, their production, or anything else about how they may differ or be advantageous with regard to Italian bees. I was not looking for guarantees or promises, just anything that could be helpful in choosing from their options. This is supposed to be a helpful resource for locals aspiring to beginning beekeeping. Luckily I have some experience with it from prior years. But I can't understand why this man was unable to provide any guidance other than "look online, but don't believe everything you read" (he literally said that). Why make your customers guess when choosing what kind of bee to order? There is a huge difference between guaranteeing a certain type of behavior and providing useful guidance and information for your customer. I have never experienced anything quite like this conversation when seeking help. It was so bad that rather than ordering my $700 setup with them, I will order online and take my business elsewhere. read more

Loved the taffy with all the clean ingredients. I didn't love them as much as my little boy did. Thanks!!!

I was on a work trip and was in the Sebastopol area. Thought I would walk in and pick up some gifts for the family. I bought a bar of soap that helps with eczema and fell in love! I struggle with eczema and allergies and this soap is super helpful and does not leave my skin dry. Definitely going to buy a couple of bars of soap if I get a chance to go back. read more

We stopped here as it was included in the Sonoma Farm Trails event today. It said they had an observation hive, didn't see it? Sampled honey & left with a jar. Lots of yummy honey & equipment for bee keeping. read more

Natural. Raw. Unique Sweet. Rich. Dreamy. Infused. Pure. Healing. Lavender. Creamy. Healthy. Beekind. Is. Simply. What's. Up. Their honey selection is unparalleled and phenomenal. With Sonoma produced honey - ranging from spring wildflower honey, to blackberry honey, to redwood forest honey-dew -Beekind offers a superb array of local honeys. They feature everything from infused honey - like lavender and chai honey, to creamed honey, to honeycomb, to honey truffles - and more. Not only does Beekind offer rich swoon-worthy honey - that will have your heart beating fast - with just one sticky drop, but the health and beauty benefits of their honey - is just another reason to check them out. http://www.honey-health.com/ To truly appreciate how exceptional this store is - you must visit it. But if you want to appreciate their honey - without leaving the city - just check them out at the Ferry Building. Trust. read more

According to their business card, which I took as I was being rung up (a large bottle of honey and some honey truffles), owners Doug and Katia Vincent specialize in beeswax candles, candle making supplies, beekeeping supplies, etc. etc. etc.. My friends and I sampled various kinds of honey as well as well as honey body products and a lot more. Service was excellent and prices were reasonable. A nice place to visit when you're in Sebastapol! read more

Beekind - Specialty Food Near Me - Sebastopol, California

Horriby rude and non existent customer service. The 30ish guy behind the counter treated us like we had the plague. We complied with all of their guidelines with regard to cleaning hands and not touching items., yet he was still rude to us. When I told him he was rude & informed him that I would not be purchasing anything from him even though I had over $100.00 worth of items at the cash register, he replied that he treats all of his customers that way!! Sadly, my mother did finish her purchase at this store. This store should be called BeeMean. Not Beekind! I will never return to this store even though I live right down the street. I truly wanted to support local businesses during these difficult times, but this store is off of my list. Amazon here I come..... read more

Attended a workshop on how to make candles with molds using pure bees wax. Bees wax is very hard to find these days: drought leads to less wildflowers which leads to starving bees. On a more positive note, I learned that bees wax candles give off full spectrum light just like the sun! Doug Vincent is a wonderful presenter. I highly recommend his workshops. read more

Beekind - Doug demonstrates how to prepare the wax to pour into molds. - Specialty Food Near Me - Sebastopol, California

This review is strictly for my experience on the retail side of things and not for any of their beekeeping supplies or classes. Visiting Sebastopol on a Saturday afternoon in July led me to Beekind before my long drive home. I came here specifically to check out their supply of honey and bee's wax candles. Their prices for organic and local honey are extremely reasonable and the honey is some of the best I've tasted. I ended up getting a jar of their lavender honey which goes well on toast or in smoothies. It's my favorite honey ever and the jar is quickly disappearing. Their candles were interesting to look at and also reasonably priced. My boyfriend, who could care less about candles, found himself interested in their selection and admitted they were "very cool." It's definitely worth a stop for honey and other bee related sundries. Easy parking, service was okay, if not overly warm. Definitely a cool little spot. The Yelp 100 Challenge! read more

Honey So Good You'll Do a U-Turn! That should be their new slogan. Or maybe it's just what we did!! Honey tasting?! Heck yes! Hey Chloé, how do you enjoy your honey? Well, I like to hold the jar in one hand, take a spoon in my other hand, and just go for it. (Perk of living alone!) They have so many types of honey and it's remarkable seeing the different colors of the various honeys and obviously noticing the slight variances in taste. Highly recommend!! read more

My favorite honey and the only kind I buy is found here, orange blossom honey. They have shelves and walls of honey to be found. This is not just a honey store though; gifts, candles, candies, even the classes and tools to make your own honey! I love this store, it is the very essence of local flavor! read more

I never write reviews however this experience made me want to write one. Whoever was working as cashier was extremely rude. Some man in his 30s. I asked a question and I got ridiculed. Another customer walked in and he ridiculed her as well. My husband took his mask down for a second to reassure my 7 month old she was okay and the rude cashier screamed at him even though the mask mandate has been lifted for certain individuals. There's a way to ask someone nicely. My other daughter had to exit the store because she was so anxious and felt very unwelcome. Never going there again, should have checked the other reviews about the bad service. read more

I have noticed lately the honey is old and turning to sugar even though you heat it up it's just not the same it used to be good sorry

I like to shop local rather than Amazon. I drove 40 miles to shop here. This was probably my fifth visit and my worst experience. The salesperson a man in his 30s and was so rude. I just spent $357 there he would not answer any questions except with a sarcastic answer that was no help at all. Did not offer to carry any of the bee setups out the store for us. Most questions were answered with "I don't know what did you did before or i can't help you there."Could you just be kind as your name suggests? I felt that I was a huge inconvenience to his day. Absolutely no help was offered next time I'm ordering through Amazon or Tractor Supply read more

This place is pretty amazing. They have everything you need for beekeeping. They also have a lot of honey to taste and buy ,classes and many beekeeping books to choose from. I was inspired by all of the things they had for sale, I need to start my own hives. This is the place I'll go to buy all of my supplies. read more

Beekind - Everything you need! - Specialty Food Near Me - Sebastopol, California

We are looking to stablish a bee colony in our property and went to this store as we live in town, as we walked in we asked information to a man in the staff, who after informing us they had sold all of their bees proceeded​ to ignore us in a very rude way while he talked behind the counter with a woman also from the staff. We had to interrupt their important conversation to try to get answers to our questions about what equipment we needed to buy, so they just handed us a brochure and proceeded to continue their conversation, ignoring us customers.... Not a good business practice... They should be instructed to bee kind to their potential customers, we are not buying anything from them.... read more

Absolutely delicious and wonderful selection! Honey of so many varieties, candles, soaps, and anything you can imagine. I wish I could get it all. So very sad that I will be moving out of the area soon. I wish there were stores like Bee Kind everywhere! I guess I will be ordering online from now on. :) read more

Even though there's free Wi-Fi there's no place to sit down and take advantage of it. It's just a stop and go store. There is a wide range of honey and a taste testing area so that you can try out the flavors before you buy. The Northwest Raspberry hit the spot for me. This is a really cute store that lets you see the creative ways honey and bees wax can be used for your benefit whether it be for taste, light, or health. read more

Beekind - Taste testing station - Specialty Food Near Me - Sebastopol, California

Honey tasting?! It seems we have done every type of tasting the Bay Area has to offer, but never honey! We tried enough honeys that we wish there were beverages (maybe we'll bring some water next time). There are honeys from all over, both locally and internationally, with any flavor you could dream up. The honey with cinnamon I found especially brilliant since that is the concoction that makes it into my tea. For the gentleman, he was especially fascinated with the chile pepper honey because the contrast is a surprise to the taste buds. Going home with nothing would be a wicked shame, so I think we got 4. Since one of the best attributes of pure honey is that it lasts forever, you don't have to worry about not going through your jars fast enough, or even stuffing your freezer. Our hope is that they last just long enough to make another trip! read more

Beekind - The bee mural in all the photos :) - Specialty Food Near Me - Sebastopol, California

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