BeeBuilt

beebuilt.com

BeeBuilt mills its hives in Portland, Oregon from sugar pine, Douglas fir and western red cedar, and it caters to natural, foundationless beekeeping. Beyond standard Langstroth boxes it offers top bar and Warre designs, which appeal to keepers who want a more hands off, low intervention hive.

The wood quality is a clear draw, and the site carries assembly guides and courses for the curious. Prices sit above mass produced kits, and the top bar and Warre styles are not the easiest place for a total beginner to start, so a first timer should weigh the learning curve.

Address: Portland, OR, USA