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.

On a recent trip my friend and I stopped in Juliette to eat at the Whistle Stop Cafe and found this…read morejewel of a store. The people were friendly and welcoming. The owner even came out to help my friend who used a walker help in getting into the store. Loved the merchandise and the honey candy. Bought several gifts for family and some gits for myself as well. Can't wait to stop in again.

Always stop here when I am in Juliette! They have the best local honey and lemon candies that have…read morefresh honey inside! Just delicious and a must have!

Such a cute shop with thoughtful, cozy gifts. The staff is friendly and the whole place has a warm,…read morewelcoming feel. Great spot to find something unique or pick up a sweet gift for someone special.

SUPER cute store!! There's a myriad of local Athens items here. My only qualm was regarding the…read moreemployees. My party was interested in an item that had no price posted. The two employees were so entrenched in a White Claw drunken, car-issues conversation that I was too embarrassed to interrupt them. We walked in and out without even a hello and definitely not a goodbye. Come if you're completely self-sufficient and don't need anything! There was a foreshadowing sticker in there that read, "The future ain't what it used to be."

We LOVED this market. Finally a market that had more than a bunch of boutiques. This is a true…read moremarket. Lots of handmade items, lots of faith based companies. And LOTS of wonderful people here. There is many vendors and lots to choose from. I walked away with some honey and a wooden engraved platter. I should've went back for the candles!

Evans Town Center Market Evans, GA…read more Food: There are all kinds of food vendors however considering the area a lot more vendors can attend. I figured they are downtown at the farmers market there. Service: Service was great, stopped bye a mimosa vendor... good mimosas friendly service. Ambiance: This is a great place for a Saturday outing with family.

The produce is okay. The bread is okay. The service is okay…read more Everything was just okay. The staff was not openly rude but they were not nice and definitely not welcoming. They had closed down u-pick by the time we got there, even though my mom had called and spoke to someone, we didn't know it closed at 1 on Friday. Everything was just okay. Not great. Not awful. Not eager to go back.

we had a great time, everyone was very nice and the strawberries were delicious. can't wait for…read morenext time

This honey is amazing. I would like to buy more, but I'm not around it. Is there an online shopread more

It's a family small business. The yummiest honey! Fast shipment to So Cal! Will buy again. What…read moreelse can I say?

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