APIARY, LLC About Stonewall Apiary
Stonewall Apiary is a family-owned apiary based in Hanover, Connecticut. We manage approximately 350 honeybee colonies across eastern Connecticut, with bee yards in more than a dozen towns from Woodstock to Mystic.
Our philosophy is simple: healthy bees are better bees. We focus on colony health first, because we know that strong, well-managed hives are better producers, better pollinators, and better neighbors. That same philosophy informs everything we sell and every class we teach.
Whether you're looking for local honey, beeswax products, or the supplies and guidance to keep your own bees, you'll find it here.
Our Products
Browse our Online Store or visit us on Saturdays to see what's in stock.
Honey & Honey Products — We have raw Wildflower Honey and Creamed Honey in a variety of sizes; Comb Honey, and five infused honeys: Garlic Honey, Ginger Honey, Chipotle Honey, Habanero Hot Honey, and Vanilla Honey. We also carry honey butter — a customer favorite.
Beeswax Products — Our Beeswax Candles, Wood Polish, and Hand Salve are made from wax harvested right here at Stonewall Apiary.
Beekeeping Supplies — We stock protective clothing and gloves, woodenware, frames, and a full range of beekeeping equipment and tools for hobbyists and sideliners alike.
For Hobby Beekeepers
We love working with hobbyist beekeepers — whether you're just starting out or you've been keeping bees for years and want to sharpen your skills.
At Stonewall Apiary you'll find:
- Practical supplies — woodenware, frames, and equipment selected by experienced beekeepers, for beekeepers
- Local expertise — we're working beekeepers managing hundreds of colonies, and we're happy to talk through what's working and what isn't
- Field Days — hands-on learning sessions at the hive, held monthly through the season (see below)
- A welcoming community — no question is too basic, no problem too thorny
Stop by on a Saturday or reach out anytime — we're here to help you succeed with your bees.
Field Days
Our Field Days are hands-on beekeeping sessions held at the apiary on the second Saturday of each month, April through October.
Field Days are open to beekeepers of all experience levels. We open up the hives, talk through what we're seeing, and discuss the seasonal management tasks that matter right now — from spring buildup and swarm prevention to mite management and fall prep.
It's the best way to learn beekeeping the way it's actually done: with your hands in the hive and an experienced beekeeper right beside you.
Check our calendar or contact us for upcoming Field Day dates and details.
Visit Us
Shop Hours Saturdays, 9 am – 1 pm, except holidays. Also open by appointment — just give us a call or drop us a line. Or by chance.
Contact 📞 860-964-3532 ✉️ office@stonewallapiary.com. Or use our contact form.
Farmers Markets
You can also find us at these local markets:
- Coventry Farmers' Market - Sundays, 10am - 1pm
- Coventry Winter Farmers' Market - Sundays, 10am - 12:30pm
- Chester Farmers' Market - Sundays, 10am - 1pm
- Bozrah Farmers' Market - Fridays - 4pm - 7pm
Please check each market's website for current dates and any schedule changes.
We have bee yards in many towns and villages throughout the state:
- Canterbury
- Coventry
- Farmington
- Groton
- Hanover
- Ledyard
- Milford
- Mystic
- North Stonington
- Oxford
- Salem
- Seymour
- Shelton
- Thompson
- Versailles
- Woodstock