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In this episode of Asheville Reboot, Alex Jarbo visits Hoopers Creek Bee Company
in Arden, North Carolina — just minutes from the Asheville Airport — to talk with owner John Robertson about the fascinating world of beekeeping in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

John shares how his family business grew from a backyard hobby into a 500-colony operation producing some of Western North Carolina’s most sought-after honey, including the rare and prized Sourwood Honey.

We’re especially proud to share that Hoopers Creek Bee Company has installed hives right here at Engadine Inn & Cabins, where our historic property is home to a very special Sourwood tree. You can now taste the results of this local partnership — Honey Creek Bee honey is available for purchase at Engadine!

You’ll learn:

• How mountain elevation affects honey production
• What makes Sourwood honey so rare and valuable
• How hurricanes and weather patterns impact bee colonies
• The growing importance of local honey and sustainable beekeeping

Whether you’re a honey lover, gardener, or just curious about life in the mountains, this episode will give you a sweet new appreciation for nature’s hardest workers.

🎧 Listen now to discover how Engadine’s own Sourwood tree helped inspire a delicious collaboration.

🌐 Learn more: https://hooperscreekbees.com

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