Thank you for your order!

We look forward to seeing you in April to pick up your bees.

You may pick up your package(s) on either Saturday or Sunday of your selected weekend from 10am-6pm. Please make sure of your pick up weekend and mark it on your calendar, as packages not picked up will be considered forfeited.

An email confirmation has been sent to your provided email. We will send pick up instructions, updates, and special offers via email. In the meantime, visit us in store or continue below to download our beekeeping documents, read our faq, and make sure you have the necessary supplies. We are here to help you bee prepared!

View Order Terms

Download our printable order terms, and get additional information on our package bees, including how we source our bees and what to expect from purchase to pick up!

PDF: Beekind Package Bee Terms & Info

Beekeeping Supplies

From bee suits to boxes, make sure you have the supplies you and your bees will need to thrive. Get help understanding the components of a hive and download our brochure.

Explore Beekeeping Supplies

Package Install Guide

Need guidance installing your package? Download our written PDF guide or head on over to our Beekeeping Resources page to watch our package installation video tutorials!

PDF: Beekind Package Bee Installation Guide

More Resources

Beekind is Northern California's go-to resource for packaged bees, beekeeping supplies & education. Visit our hub for educational and community resources.

Learn More About Beekeeping

Beekeeping 101

Watch our Intro to Beekeeping Video

Join our beginner-friendly video series and learn the essentials about honeybees and beekeeping in Northern California, from hive placement to honey harvest.

Learn the basics of honeybee biology and backyard beekeeping
Designed for beginners & helpful for returners
Covers equipment, terminology, and must-know first steps

Explore the Intro Lecture

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about how reservations work, where to pick up, or your responsibilities once you take home your bees? Explore the topics on the right, or visit our bee order form for all the details.

Have further questions about bees? Contact us here!

Orders must be placed and paid in full before pickup—your spot will be confirmed by email.

We do not ship live bees; all packages must be picked up in-person at our Sebastopol store either day of your selected weekend (last two weekends of April). Pick up weekend must be selected at the time of your order.

To manage traffic, we may send you a booking form to reserve a pick up time slot within your selected weekend. Please note: The booking system is only for traffic management. We don't track whether you arrive at your booked time, so you do not need to call to notify us of your pickup time even if you cannot find a booking slot that works for you.

Bees are sold as live livestock—once you take them home, you assume all risks related to transport, installation, and hive management.

Any cancellations or modifications to your reservation may incur a fee—full details will be included in your launch notification.

Our package bees are treated for mites, selected for mite resistance, and mated for high genetic diversity. Plus, we email tips and reminders for inspecting and monitoring your bees, giving you the best shot at a successful first year of beekeeping. Beekind does not sell or give advice regarding insecticide mite treatment.

Beekeeping Supplies

Before you pick up your bees, make sure you have everything they need to grow. Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve tended hives for years, Beekind in Sebastopol is your trusted local source for high-quality beekeeping supplies. Learn about best practice needs, explore hive set ups, and download our supply catalogue.

Visit us in store to see our full selection, or sign up for our email list to be notified when online ordering is available for beekeeping tools, equipment, and hive set-ups.