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Looking for honey from local hives; raw honey with local pollen, Manuka honey, honey in combs or other types of honey in Southern Maine and Portland?  Scroll down this page and you will see the aall of thoses in Southern Maine and Portland, sorted by county. ALWAYS call before you go to confirm the info, they don't always report changes to me!

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Updates for December 2024

December 2024: The bees are just waking up in the northern hemisphere, so it will be a few months before 2024 honey is ready, but most apiaries have plenty from the last season in stock

Local Honey listings, by county

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Cumberland County

  • Harecrest Acres - Honey from hives on the farm, raw honey, beeswax, Fresh eggs
    36 Meetinghouse Road, Biddeford, ME 04005. Phone: 207-283-8518. Email: matthew1@maine.rr.com . Open: from thanksgiving on. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. All our hives forage locally and the coastal and woodland floral sources make a unique wildflower honey that is highly desired by the local community for its rich flavor and color. Also because we do not heat or process our honey, it has local pollen and is preferred by many of our customers to counteract allergies. Ocean Mist and Wild flower Honey in sizes ranging from 6 oz to 1 gallon Honey available year round. (UPDATED: November 17, 2017)
  • Orchard Ridge Farm - Uses integrated pest management practices, Honey (retail), Wildflower honey, Comb honey, Raw honeys, Turkeys, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, porta-potties are available, picnic area, school tours
    236 Sebago Lake Road, Gorham, ME 04038. Phone: 207-239-0442. Email: apples@orchardridge.farm. Open: Monday to Saturday, from 9 am to 7 pm; Sunday from 12 pm to 5 pm, November through June; Expanded hours July through October. Directions: We use integrated pest management practices. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. Summer honey and Fall honey. (ADDED: June 10, 2015)
  • Plowshares Community Farm - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, Honey (retail), Comb honey, Raw honeys, Whipped honey, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties are available, picnic area, picnic area (bring your own food), farm animals, school tours
    236 Sebago Lake Road, Gorham, ME 04038. Phone: 207-239-0442. Email: sbibula@maine.rr.com. Open: See our website for current hours: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Honey updates: Click here for updates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. For a map to our farm, click here. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page.

York County

  • Harecrest Acres - Uses natural growing practices, Honey (retail), Raw honeys, Strained honey, Beeswax candles, The hives are not treated with chemicals, The bees forage in areas not sprayed with chemicals, The bees are not given antibiotics,
    36 Meeting House Road, Biddeford, ME 04005. Phone: (207) 283-8518. Email: matthew1@maine.rr.com. Open: Open year round. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, Check. Harecrest Acres is a 25-acre working farm on the coast of Maine with a focus on apiculture (beekeeping) and cut your own Christmas trees. All our hives forage locally and the coastal and woodland floral sources make a unique wildflower honey that is highly desired by the local community for its rich flavor and color. Also because we do not heat or process our honey, it has local pollen and is preferred by many of our customers to counteract allergies. Our Christmas trees are Canaan fir and are grown with no chemicals and are hand pruned for that perfect old fashion holiday look. We invite you to your tree anytime from Thanksgiving day on to be sure you will have the perfect tree for the holidays. (ADDED: November 18, 2020)
  • Wallingford Farm - Honey (retail), Blueberry honey, Clover honey, Cranberry honey, Tupelo honey, Wildflower honey, Certified Organic Honey, Raw honeys, farm market, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
    21 York Street, Kennebunk, ME 04043. Phone: 207 985-2112. Alternate Phone: 888 985-0299. Fax: 207 985-1618. Email: farmmarket@wallingfordfarm.com. Open: Daily, April through December, 9 am to 6 pm. Directions: We are located at 21 York Street, south of the center of town on Route One in Kennebunk, Maine. Coming from the south, we are located on the left. Coming from the north, we are located on your right. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Living Chistmas trees also include Alberta Spruce. Christmas trees available from Thanksgiving until Christmas Eve. Children's FunFest is the fourth Saturday in September. Fall Family Festival takes place the first two Saturdays in October. Wallingford Farm's Christmas Open House is the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Santa visits and hayrides at Christmas Open House and first two Saturdays in December. Honey varieties available also include raspberry.