The Hive & Heartstone is a local apiary in Greater Napanee, specializing in raw, unpasteurized honey and wood-fired artisan bread. Visitors can explore the retail “Sugar Shop” to find chocolate and cinnamon-infused creamed honey, freshly baked loaves, and seasonal produce, all crafted with a focus on natural well-being and local craftsmanship.
The Hive & Heartstone is run by a Newfoundland family who landed in Lennox and Addington and built a small apiary and wood-fired breadery from the ground up. The bees, affectionately known as the Sugar Fairies, and every jar of honey sold comes from their hives on the property, raw and unpasteurized to keep the natural antibacterial and antioxidant properties intact. On Saturdays, the wood-fired oven is going, and the bread comes out in small batches. Between the honey and the loaves, the Sugar Shop smells the way a farm kitchen should. It is a quiet stop, family-run and unhurried, and one of the more distinctive farm experiences in the county.
What to Expect
Visitors will encounter a friendly, personality-filled farm environment where the focus is on high-quality, raw ingredients. The retail space offers a variety of specialty honey products, including popular infused varieties, while the smell of wood-fired pizza and bread defines the atmosphere on production days.
Here’s What’s Different
- Every jar of honey comes from their own resident “Sugar Fairies” on-site.
- The shop pairs unpasteurized honey with traditional wood-fired bread, both made on the property.
- Artisan loaves are baked in an authentic wood-fired oven and sold first-come, first-served.
Good to KnowÂ
- Raw honey never spoils and retains natural probiotic benefits. The bread sells in small batches and goes quickly, so arriving early on Saturdays is worth the effort.
- LOCAL TIP
- Pair your visit with other stops on the Artisans & Hidden Gems itinerary to discover more one-of-a-kind local finds.
- FAST FACTS
- A worker bee’s entire lifetime of labour produces roughly one teaspoon of honey.
- The average lifespan of a worker bee during summer is six weeks.
Location Details
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What We Offer
Common Questions
Visitors can browse the shop and learn about the Sugar Fairies from the owners. Formal tours of the grounds aren’t currently available.
The Sugar Shop carries various hive-based goods. Check in for the current inventory of natural products.
The store is open Friday to Sunday. Bread and pizza is typically available on Saturdays. Contact the apiary directly for current hours.
Yes, it is a key stop for those exploring the local Honey & Maple Syrup and fruit producers.
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Getting Here
225 South Shore Rd. in Napanee
Follow the shoreline roads south of the main town center to reach the apiary.