About

BeeHouse was started at Country Arbors Nursery in Urbana, Illinois in 2019 by Shane Cultra. The nursery is run by Shane and his family, who have been growing trees, shrubs, and flowers since 1865. In 2019, local beekeepers asked to keep hives on the property because of the maple, linden, and fruit trees and acres of flowers. That was the start of the relationship between the nursery and the bees — honeybees and wild bees.

We understand the relationship between bees, the keepers of the local land, and good husbandry. Landowners matter: less chemical dependence, and land rich in pollinators and fauna. BeeHouse works with beekeepers who enjoy the gift of bees and understand their true purpose. We keep traveling to find people who share those values.

In 2021 we opened the online store with local Champaign honey and a few other honeys from across the country. Rachel Melton joined as designer and creates the packaging and visuals you see here. The Botany trucker hat from sister site Botany.com is live.