Summary: If you love honey, beekeeping, handmade products, or visiting places where people make you…read morefeel like family the moment you walk in, Blue Ridge Honey Company needs to be on your list. We made the 90-minute drive two days in a row because one visit simply was not enough. Between the honey tastings, incredible staff, behind-the-scenes tour, body balms, bee pollen, beekeeping supplies, handmade candles, and warm hospitality, it truly felt like stepping into a honey wonderland. We came home with lots of goodies, huge smiles, and absolutely no regrets, except maybe not buying even more Sourwood honey. In Full: Wow! I had the time of my life touring Blue Ridge Honey Company, sampling amazing products, and meeting some truly wonderful people. I tasted Sourwood, purple, Tupelo, mountain wildflower, and several creamed honeys for the first time. The blueberry and blackberry creamed honeys were fantastic, and the habanero-infused honey was delicious. But the Sourwood honey stole the show. It was buttery smooth, slightly nutty, and hands down the best honey we have ever tasted. Sampling the different varieties was a blast, but be warned: once you start tasting, you will want to buy everything. Keneddi introduced me to their new Tallow Honey Balm, and she was right when she said a little goes a long way. It felt amazing, smelled wonderful, and worked so well that we literally turned the car around and went back to buy it. We also picked up the passionfruit Whipped Body Butter, which is equally impressive. Keneddi was incredibly sweet, knowledgeable, and made the experience even more enjoyable. One thing that stood out was the atmosphere. The entire place feels like family. I actually asked if everyone was related because of how close-knit and welcoming everyone seemed. The answer was no, but it certainly feels that way. Everyone spoke highly of owners Bob and Suzette Binnie, as well as their coworkers, which says a lot about the culture they've built. The store itself is bright, inviting, and packed with products. There was more honey than I have ever seen in one place. Even without a formal tour, visitors can view much of the operation through large observation windows, making the experience educational as well as fun. Marilyn went above and beyond by giving us an impromptu private tour. She patiently answered our endless questions, shared the company's history, and made us feel incredibly welcome. We truly appreciated her time and generosity. The first visit was so much fun that we drove 90 minutes back the very next day for more goodies, especially more Sourwood honey. Everyone was helpful and knowledgeable without being pushy, and the tasting experience alone is worth the trip. Tera helped us save money on pellets by pointing us toward a larger, more economical bag. Lisa was also incredibly kind and helpful. We sampled a wide variety of honeys and learned a great deal. I also fell in love with their bee pollen and brought home two jars. Next time, I may need the five-pound bag. The selection is impressive: honey, candles, body products, books, apparel, beekeeping supplies, and much more. They even sell candle-making molds, supplies, and instructional books. Marilyn handcrafts many of the candles, and they are beautiful. We also briefly met Bob, Syleena, and John while a truckload of honey was arriving in the rain. Everyone we encountered was friendly, hardworking, and genuinely happy. As a bonus, we picked up a Dadant smoker and can confidently say it lives up to the hype. It lights easier, stays lit longer, and outperformed our old smoker in every way. Thank you to everyone at Blue Ridge Honey Company for the incredible hospitality. You made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. To anyone considering a visit: go. It is absolutely worth the trip, and you will not be disappointed!

Cute little shop with friendly staff and live honey bees inside! I like how they tell you the…read moreorigins of each type of honey. And there are a variety of sizes to choose from. Very reasonably priced as well, not a total tourist trap.

This is our local farm stand/farmers market. They have a bunch of local produce, meats & dairy!…read morePick your own flowers or buy some precut for you. Stepp's raspberries are the best around and they have them during the season. Very nice people also. I will look forward to them being around seasonally every year!

This is a wonderful place to visit and very easy to get to in Hendersonville. We stopped by the…read morefarm to see about their fresh vegatables. We were pleasantly surprised by the superb quality of their offerings. Their zucchini and squash were flawlessly presented. They had beautiful strawberries by the bucket. Their frozen meat products were plentiful and they had an array of honeys, jams, and relishes. Ice cream is very much on the menu at the farm whether it be on a cone, cup, or in a shake. The best part was going in the back with my wife where she picked wild flowers (no charge), along with sunflowers (huge). I highly recommend visiting the Johnson Family Farm. We were not expecting much when we got there, but left knowing we would return. I hope this helps.

This nice family run business offers great service. The produce is hit or miss as things sell out…read morefast. Sometimes their peaches and tomatoes have been just average, not sure why since. Overall it's worth coming here to buy local produce, meats and other things.

Picturesque, family owned and friendly local market for fruits, vegetables, meats, honeys, dairy…read moreproducts, and tasty snacks all sourced locally! That's the kind of market I remember as a kid, and everyone should stop by and check it out! You'll get great local products and avoid the trip to the big chain store! Dr john

Cute shop with variety of honey products including soaps, candles, shampoo, lotions, candy and…read moremore. Store also carries wide range of bee retail products such as jewelry, dish towels, decor and more. They also have everything you need to get started as a bee keeper.

My Son and I love this business. Wonderful honey. I really enjoy the milk they stock. Numerous…read moreother items are stocked as well as fresh coffee which always smells wonderful. Customer service -- always friendly, pleasant and knowledgeable folks.

I had the best time at Asheville Bee Charmer. Some of my girls and I stopped by here after lunch on…read moremy Bach. We came here because my Yelp bestie and her husband love the sourwood honey. We were all excited to check this honey store out. In the back they have a very cool tasting table. There are over ten different kinds of honey to try. I loved that you could taste test things before making purchases. It was awesome to see how different each one tasted. My group and I had a blast here. They had everything from bottles of honey, honey sticks, bee pollen, honey supplies, and more. I ended up buying a beautiful bottle of the sourwood and a few honey sticks in fireweed and meadowfoam. The honey is both local and from other states too! The staff is beyond friendly. I highly recommend making a stop to check this charming shop out.

It had been a few years since I was last here and since that time I've actually had a few of my own…read morebeehives so I have a whole new appreciation for the golden nectar they work so hard to produce! And the Asheville Bee Charmer continues to be an amazing resource and showcase of some of the best the gals have to offer. So many delicious honey varietals to choose from! They have their own locally sourced honey including Sourwood and Wildflower, and some sourced varieties from out of state, including Tupelo from Florida and the Chicory and Meadowfoam from the Pacific NW. They even carry Lehua from Hawaii and Fireweed from Alaska! There's also infused flavors like coffee, ghost pepper, chai, lavender, vanilla bean, and more. And the best part? You can try them all! That was my favorite part of visiting, of course, and the staff was very kind and generous with us. We didn't just sample and leave though! We ended up buying more than a few jars to take home to us and to my mom. Speaking of gifts, they also have some really cute bee themed housewares, plus skin care, candles, and other products made from bee's wax. There are two locations in downtown Asheville and somehow it still doesn't seem like enough! We found that both carry the same items, however, so if you've been to one you might not need to hit the other one. Unless you're like me and just want to keep the honey party going!

The best honey I have ever had and I have enjoyed a lot of honey in my 80 years. I especially like…read moreit with the comb.

My grandfather raised sourwood outside of Asheville and I swore there was none better. Enter in…read moreBateman's. Wow. It's just as good, and if my grandfather was still living I'm sure he would agree. I now live in Alabama and have family members ship it or bring it to me. So SO good.

Pleasant experience. Wide variety of honey. Tastings provided. Lots of supplies for those with…read morebeehives.

From the owner: Carolina Bee Farm currently carries over 35 different types of honey. We have just added Pumpkin…read moreHoney, Carrot Honey, Cranberry Honey, Palmetto Honey, Apple Blossom Honey, and several new infused honey including Ghost Pepper Infused, Lemon Infused, Ginger Infused. We will be adding another 7 types of honey by the end of the year. We also carry an extensive line of beeswax candles. Feel free to stop by and taste our many different types of honey at our tasting bar. We are located at 1734 Brevard Rd., Suite C, Hendersonville, NC 28791

Excellent honey and friendly folks. They have everything you need to get into beekeeping.read more

What a sweet little shop to snag local honey. Not much to say here other than the staff was super…read morefriendly and the prices were typical local honey prices. I was especially stoked about the selection of honey stick flavors. She loves the honey sticks and it's perfect for cough season. This place is one to keep in my for out-of-town guests and wedding/party favors. Merci Carolina Honey Bee

What a treat coming back to visit family, renting and Airbnb just a few homes over from this gem…read more We are from SoCal, or for easier location - San Diego, California where stores like this are in abundance, everywhere, from small mom-pop shops like Cream of the crop in Oceanside, CA to Frazier farms or Lazy Acres for bigger chain. Yonger is a rare shop, in my humble opinion, for east coast since healthy choices both in markets and eateries are like trying to find a needle in a haystack so my heart happy knowing this exists here not far from where we stayed at just minutes from our children's maternal great-grandparents home. So many wonderful options and staff was friendly from the time we walked in to the moment of checkout. I highly recommend this shop to anyone who's looking for more sustainable items or at least a healthier choice here and there.

What an amazing store! A hidden gem for sure! Amazing products without the bad ingredients you find…read morein your standard foods/products at other places! The gentleman working was so helpful, had lots of great snacks for us to try! Such an amazing selection of products. I really wish more stores could follow the lead of Yonder! Stop in if you're ever passing through Franklin! We will be making trips from Spartanburg