Echo Point - Lake Cumberland, Kentucky
Adopt-a-Hive @ Buzz on the Point
Support the Bees. Taste the Honey. Leave Your Mark.
adopt-a-hive
If you’ve ever wanted bees — without having them at your house — this is your opportunity.
Up on the ridge at Echo Point, every hive represents early mornings, steady hands, careful inspections, and a whole lot of heart. Beekeeping isn’t a hobby for us — it’s stewardship.
When you adopt a hive, you’re not just getting honey. You’re stepping into the rhythm of a working Kentucky apiary — one that requires time, equipment, experience, and seasonal care. And in return, you receive a meaningful connection to the bees doing the work.
Why This Matters...
Beekeeping is not passive. It requires:
- Routine inspections and disease monitoring
- Seasonal feeding and pest management
- Equipment maintenance and replacement
- Honey extraction time & labor
- Weather risk management
Your participation helps sustain this work — and in return, you receive both education and the sweetness of a responsibly managed harvest.
A Note About Nature
Beekeeping is seasonal and weather-dependent. Honey production can vary year to year. In the event a specific hive underperforms, adopters will still receive honey from our apiary and full educational updates.
Our commitment is to responsible beekeeping first — always.
Join the Buzz
We intentionally limit the number of adoptable hives each season to ensure quality care and meaningful participation.
Message us or contact Buzz on the Point to reserve your hive.
Let’s keep Lake Cumberland buzzing.
adopt-a-hive tiers
🌿 Pollinator Partner
A meaningful way to support local pollination and sustainable beekeeping.
Great for: Families, classrooms, supporters who want to follow along
Your investment includes:
- A seasonal working hive managed and inspected by our beekeepers
- Educational updates documenting your colony’s progress
- Official Adoption Certificate
- Recognition as a Buzz on the Point Hive Supporter
This level directly supports hive equipment, maintenance, and seasonal management efforts.
Adoption: $50 for 2026
🍯 Honey Steward
For those who want to experience the tangible rewards of their support.
Great for: Honey lovers + thoughtful gifts
Your investment includes:
- Everything in Pollinator Partner
- A pint of honey from our apiary harvest
- A curated bee-inspired product
- Enhanced seasonal updates including behind-the-scenes insights
This tier reflects both the labor of honey production and the cost of harvest, extraction, and bottling.
Adoption: $75 for 2026
👑 Queen’s Circle
An elevated experience for those who want a deeper connection to the craft of beekeeping.
Great for: Bee enthusiasts, premium gifting, lake residents
Your investment includes:
- All Honey Steward benefits
- Personalized honey labeling from your adopted hive
- Buzz on the Point merchandise
- Invitation to a scheduled inspection viewing or live update
- Priority renewal for future seasons
This level reflects the additional time, personalization, and coordination required to provide a premium adoption experience.
Adoption: $150 for 2026
🎨 Artisan Hive Experience
A signature offering that transforms stewardship into legacy.
Great for: Families with kids, artists, creative sponsors
Your investment includes:
- Full seasonal hive sponsorship
- Opportunity to personalize the hive exterior during Hive Art Day
- Custom hive naming
- Professional photo feature of your finished hive
- Two pints of honey from the season's harvest
This experience reflects the preparation of woodenware, paint safety protocols, event coordination, and extended beekeeper involvement beyond standard hive management.
Adoption: $250 for 2026
🏢 Corporate & Community Sponsorship
Designed for businesses and community members who want visible, meaningful community impact.
Great for: Local businesses, real estate groups, tourism partners
Sponsorship includes:
- Logo placement on a managed working hive
- Public recognition as a Pollinator Partner
- Branded honey allotment
- Framed sponsorship certificate
- Optional educational engagement or feature
This level reflects both environmental stewardship and community leadership.
Adoption: $400 for 2026