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Charleston · South Carolina

The bees found me first.

Just Me and The Bees is my Charleston, South Carolina beekeeping business, offering hive tours, Host a Hive, and bee experiences across the Lowcountry.

What began with an unexpected swarm became a lifelong commitment to healthy bees, meaningful connections, and sharing the wonder of the hive.

Real bees. Real stories. One hive at a time.

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Honey bees flying above a busy white hive in the apiary
A little something for everyone

Find your way into the hive.

There are so many ways to connect with the bees, whether you're visiting, learning, or giving a colony a place to call home.

Three beekeepers inspecting honey bee frames during a hands-on hive experience

Experiences

Explore hive tours, Host a Hive, locally raised nucs, and more ways to connect with and support the bees.

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Lauren showing a hive frame during a classroom beekeeping demonstration

Bee Education & Speaking Engagements

Engaging talks and real-world bee stories for community groups, organizations, beekeeping clubs, schools, and curious adults of all ages. Plus hands-on learning and mentoring.

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The beekeeper behind the veil

Hi, I'm Lauren.

I didn't plan on becoming a beekeeper. The bees found me first. Today, I care for colonies around the Lowcountry and share the real, sometimes messy, always fascinating world of beekeeping.

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Lauren smiling beside honey bees on an open hive
Kind words from the hive

The bees aren't the only ones buzzing.

★★★★★

“We learned so much and had a blast.”

— Tyler Heffernan, hive experience
★★★★★

“Such a fun and rewarding experience.”

— Karen Stadelman, Host a Hive

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There's always room for one more bee enthusiast

Got a little bee curiosity?

Want to suit up for a hive tour, give someone an unforgettable bee experience, host a hive on your property, or ask about locally raised nucs? Maybe you just have a question about the fascinating little creatures buzzing around your garden.

Whatever brings you here, I'd love to hear from you. No bee question is too small!

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