Handcrafted Honey and Beeswax Products from Bean Family Farm in Westwood, MA
711 Clapboardtree Street, Westwood, MA | Shop Online or Visit the Farm
Beekeeping has been part of Bean Family Farm's tradition for generations. Each jar of honey and every beeswax product we create reflects our commitment to sustainability, craftsmanship, and care for the land. Our hives are located near the pond on our property, where bees pollinate flowers, fruit trees, and crops across Westwood. These hardworking pollinators play a crucial role in maintaining the health of our farm ecosystem and the surrounding landscape, while producing some of the finest raw honey in Massachusetts.
Every product we make honors the bees that make it possible and the 14 generations of farming knowledge passed down through the Bean family. From raw honey to handcrafted candles, soaps, and lip balms, our beeswax products are made with simple, natural ingredients and zero harmful additives.
Shop online or visit the farm to pick up your favorite local honey, lip balms, and candles, all made right here in Westwood.
Pure Honey, Naturally Made
Our raw, unfiltered honey is produced in small batches and packaged in 1-lb jars, with honey sticks also available for convenient, single-serving sweetness. Unlike commercial honey that's often heated and filtered, our honey retains all its natural enzymes, pollen, and nutrients. This minimal processing preserves the authentic flavor and health benefits that make local honey special.
Each jar captures the distinct flavors of the season. Spring honey tends to be light and floral, reflecting the apple blossoms and early wildflowers our bees visit. Late summer honey develops richer, amber tones with deeper flavor notes from goldenrod and aster. The taste of our honey changes throughout the year, offering a delicious reminder of the seasonal rhythms that guide our farm.
Our honey is perfect for sweetening tea, drizzling over yogurt or oatmeal, baking, or simply enjoying by the spoonful. Many customers tell us they can taste the difference between our raw, local honey and what they find in stores, and that difference comes from our bees foraging on diverse Massachusetts wildflowers rather than monoculture crops.
Why Local Honey Matters
Local honey offers unique benefits beyond just great taste. Many people find that consuming honey produced near where they live helps their bodies adapt to local pollen, potentially supporting seasonal wellness. Our honey contains pollen from the same plants and flowers that bloom around Westwood, creating a connection between the bees, the land, and the people who live here.
Supporting local honey also supports the pollinators that our food system depends on. When you buy from Bean Family Farm, you're helping fund the care and maintenance of healthy bee colonies that pollinate not just our crops, but gardens and wild plants throughout the region.
We offer both shipping and local pickup options for Westwood area customers. Order online anytime and choose the option that's most convenient for you. Pickup orders can be collected at the farm by appointment.
Beeswax Candles, Soaps, and Lip Balms
Beyond honey, we handcraft a range of beeswax products that bring the natural goodness of the hive into your daily life. Our beeswax candles burn clean and long, filling your home with a subtle, sweet aroma without the synthetic fragrances or paraffin wax found in conventional candles. Each candle is hand-poured on the farm using pure beeswax from our hives.
Our soaps and lip balms are made with the same attention to natural, wholesome ingredients. We use vitamin E and jojoba oil in our lip balm tubes, creating a moisturizing formula that protects without harsh chemicals or artificial additives. These products are gentle enough for sensitive skin and safe for the whole family.
Everything we make avoids paraffin, petroleum products, and synthetic ingredients. We believe in keeping things simple and natural, using only what's necessary to create effective, high-quality products. When you use our beeswax goods, you're experiencing the same purity and care that guides everything we do on the farm.
Health-Conscious Ingredients, Locally Made
Beeswax offers natural benefits that synthetic alternatives simply can't match. It's antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and rich in vitamin A. When used in skincare products, it creates a protective barrier that locks in moisture without clogging pores. Our candles made from pure beeswax burn cleaner than paraffin, producing no toxic byproducts and actually helping purify the air in your home.
We're proud to offer products that are eco-friendly, sustainably produced, and safe for people with sensitivities to artificial fragrances or chemicals. Each item is made in small batches right here on Bean Family Farm, ensuring quality control and maintaining the personal touch that defines our approach to farming and craftsmanship.
Our Bees and Their Home
Our beehives are positioned near the pond on our property, an ideal location that provides water access and shelter while placing the bees in the heart of our farm ecosystem. From this home base, they travel throughout our fields and beyond, pollinating vegetables, fruit trees, wildflowers, and neighboring gardens. Their work is essential to the productivity of our farm and the health of the broader Westwood landscape.
We practice sustainable beekeeping methods that prioritize the long-term health of our colonies. This means managing hives carefully, protecting them from disease and pests using natural methods whenever possible, and ensuring they have adequate resources year-round. Our bees aren't just honey producers, they're valued members of the farm community and critical partners in our agricultural mission.
Watching the hives throughout the seasons is one of the joys of farm life. In spring, we see the colonies expand as flowers bloom. Summer brings peak activity and honey production. Fall requires preparation to help bees survive winter. Each season has its rhythms, and our beekeeping practices follow the natural cycles that have sustained bees for millennia.
The Process of Honey and Beeswax Production
Honey harvesting begins when frames inside the hives are full of capped honeycomb, indicating the honey is fully ripened. We carefully remove frames, extract the honey using centrifugal force, and strain it to remove any wax particles while keeping all the beneficial pollen and enzymes intact. The honey flows directly from extractor to jar, with minimal handling and zero heat processing.
Beeswax is collected during honey extraction and from excess comb that bees build throughout the season. We clean and filter the wax, then melt it down for use in candles, lip balms, and soaps. Nothing goes to waste, and every product traces directly back to our hives and the flowers our bees visited.
The entire process happens right here on Bean Family Farm, overseen by Chris Bean and head Beekeeper Vito Bruno who've learned beekeeping through hands-on experience and deep respect for these remarkable insects. We're happy to answer questions about beekeeping and share photos of our process with customers who want to know more about where their honey comes from.
Sustainability and Community Connection
Beekeeping fits naturally into our broader mission of sustainable farming and environmental stewardship. Healthy bee populations are indicators of ecosystem health, and by maintaining thriving hives, we contribute to pollinator conservation efforts that benefit the entire region. Bees pollinate about one-third of the food we eat, making their protection essential to food security and agricultural sustainability.
Every jar of honey and every beeswax product you purchase supports our work maintaining pollinator habitats, protecting farmland from development, and demonstrating that small-scale, sustainable agriculture can thrive even near urban areas. Your support helps us continue farming practices that work with nature rather than against it.
We're grateful to customers who choose local honey and handcrafted goods over mass-produced alternatives. These choices matter. They keep small farms viable, protect working landscapes, and build food systems that are transparent, traceable, and rooted in real relationships between farmers and community members.
Visit or Shop Anytime
Our honey, candles, soaps, and lip balms are available for purchase year-round, unlike our seasonal fresh summer produce or holiday trees and wreaths. You can shop online anytime and choose shipping or schedule local pickup at the farm. We also offer these products at our seasonal farm stand when open.
Thank you for supporting local agriculture and choosing products made with care by Westwood's last working family farm. We're honored to share the fruits of our bees' labor with you and to continue the beekeeping traditions that have been part of Bean Family Farm for generations.
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