Our Story
Our Beginning
Bee Augustine Honey Co. began in 2018 with a simple curiosity about honey bees. What started as researching beekeeping quickly became a passion. We purchased our first two nucleus colonies (nucs), carefully settled them into their new homes, and immediately knew we had found something special.
Like many beekeepers, we told ourselves we would start small.
That lasted about a week.
Before long we added a third colony, and an unexpected opportunity allowed us to establish several more hives at a beautiful local nursery. As our colonies grew, so did our fascination with the remarkable world of honey bees. Every hive inspection taught us something new, and every season deepened our appreciation for the vital role pollinators play in Florida’s ecosystem.
What began as a hobby soon evolved into a mission.
Growing One Hive at a Time
Today, Bee Augustine Honey Co. proudly manages nine unique apiaries throughout the St. Augustine area. Each location was carefully selected for its distinctive forage, surrounding landscape, and the character it brings to the honey our bees produce. From coastal apiaries just blocks from the Atlantic Ocean to hives nestled among historic neighborhoods, fruit trees, wildflowers, and Florida’s natural beauty, every apiary tells its own story.
That’s why we believe local honey should reflect the place it comes from.
Rather than blending honey from multiple locations, we celebrate the unique flavors that each apiary produces, allowing visitors and local residents to experience the subtle differences that make every harvest special.
The Bee Augustine Honey Co. team. From left to right: Chris Glochau, Dave Hall, and Martha Yamnitz. Since 2018, their shared passion for honey bees has helped grow Bee Augustine Honey Co. from two colonies into nine unique apiaries across St. Augustine.
Why Nine Apiaries Matter
Most honey producers blend honey harvested from multiple locations into a single product. While that approach creates consistency, it often loses the unique character of each landscape.
At Bee Augustine Honey Co., we believe local honey should tell the story of the place it comes from.
That’s why we’ve carefully developed nine unique apiaries throughout the St. Augustine area. Each location offers its own mix of native wildflowers, fruit trees, coastal vegetation, and seasonal blooms, creating subtle differences in aroma, color, and flavor.
Our goal isn’t simply to produce local honey—it’s to preserve the unique character of each apiary whenever possible, giving our customers the opportunity to experience the diverse landscapes of St. Augustine one jar at a time.
More Than Local Honey
As our apiaries grew, so did our desire to share what we’ve learned. Today, Bee Augustine Honey Co. welcomes visitors into the fascinating world of honey bees through guided apiary tours, backyard beekeeping classes, educational events, and hands-on experiences. Whether you’re tasting local honey for the first time or standing beside an active hive, our goal is simple—to help every visitor leave with a deeper appreciation for the remarkable insects that make so much of our world possible.
Although we’ve grown from two colonies to nine thriving apiaries, our philosophy has never changed.
We still inspect every hive with the same excitement we felt in 2018. We still believe healthy bees produce exceptional honey. And we still take pride in sharing authentic, locally produced honey with our friends, neighbors, and visitors to the Nation’s Oldest City.
Every jar of honey tells the story of the honey bees that made it, the flowers they visited, and the people who care for them. We are honored to share that story with our neighbors, our visitors, and everyone who chooses to experience Bee Augustine Honey Co.
Thank you for being part of our journey. We look forward to sharing the next chapter with you—one hive, one harvest, and one jar of local honey at a time.
Looking Ahead
Although we’ve grown from two colonies to nine thriving apiaries, our philosophy has never changed.
Every hive is still inspected with the same excitement we felt in 2018. Every harvest is still guided by our commitment to healthy honey bees, exceptional local honey, and sharing the remarkable world of beekeeping with our community.
We’re honored to be part of St. Augustine and look forward to continuing our journey—one hive, one harvest, and one visitor at a time.
Our Timeline
Our Apiaries
Our Beekeepers
Dave Hall
Beekeeper(904) 540-9962
Martha Yamnitz
Beekeeper(904) 501-9043
Chris Glochau
Beekeeper(904) 814-1131