Avital’s Apiaries

Founders: Lesli, Kathi, and Joey
Location: Ithaca, NY
Region: Finger Lakes
 
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Honey bees are at the heart of this business in more ways than one. Not only do they count on their honey, wax, and propolis as ingredients, but they’re a pretty good example of values: they work together, and they work hard. They’re family-oriented, generally peaceful, but they don’t take any guff, either.

We now are three people working in a solar-powered workshop in Newfield, NY. We have 30 acres of wildflowers and forest and use the products of our hives and those of other local beekeepers in the wonderful things we make.
Lastly, we have high standards for the body care we make. We never do the minimum: every item has a special ingredient and every ingredient matters.

We want you to feel thrilled every time you open a fragrant box from us. That’s why we write a note and give you a generously sized sample with every order. We couldn’t do it without you!