The Alleman Apiary Honey Stand — Raw Local Honey at 3502 High St., Harrisburg, PA

Our self-serve honey stand at 3502 High St., Harrisburg, PA 17109 is open from dawn to dusk. Stop by anytime to pick up raw, unfiltered honey from our hives — plus small-batch handcrafted products made from our own beeswax and propolis. Cash,CashApp and Venmo accepted on the honor system. No staff, no waiting, no awkward small talk if you don't want it. Just real local honey from real local bees.

Where We Are

3502 High St., Harrisburg, PA 17109

Just off of Wood St. Across from Susquehanna Middle School. The stand is on our property — easy to spot, easy to pull up to. If you're not sure where to look, Google Maps gets you right to the door.

How the Stand Works

It's genuinely self-serve. Here's how:

1. Pull up. The stand is right there.

2. Look at what's available — different honey varieties, comb honey, beeswax products, lip balms, candles, propolis items, and whatever else we've made recently. Inventory rotates throughout the year.

3. Pick what you want. Each item is labeled with the price.

4. Pay by cash (drop in the box), CashApp or Venmo (QR code at the stand). Honor system.

5. Take your honey and go.  

That's it. No staff to bother, no register to wait at, no small talk required.

What's Usually Available

Honey

Spring wildflower, summer, fall, cut comb, and chunk honey when in season. Different honey varieties available at different times of year because the bees forage on different plants each season. Available year-round in some form, but specific varieties come and go based on harvest. Spring wildflower is light amber and floral. Summer honey is medium amber with a fuller flavor. Fall honey is dark amber and robust — almost like molasses.

Small-Batch Beeswax & Propolis Products

We use the beeswax and propolis from our own hives to make small batches of handcrafted products — lip balms, candles, salves, beeswax wraps, and propolis-based items. Inventory rotates throughout the year and items change periodically based on what we have time to make. When a batch sells out, the next one comes when we have time to make it. There's no schedule — it's small-batch, made-as-we-go work.

Other Hive Products (Seasonal)

Beeswax — clean blocks for crafters, candle makers, woodworkers, DIY skincare. Available in various sizes.

Bee Pollen — locally collected, raw, refrigerated for freshness. Available seasonally based on harvest.

Propolis — raw propolis from our hives, available occasionally in limited quantities.

Why It's Worth the Drive

Most "honey" sold in U.S. supermarkets isn't real honey. It's heat-processed, ultra-filtered, often blended with imports, and sometimes adulterated with corn syrup. Our honey is raw — never heated above hive temperature, unfiltered, single-source from our own hives. The pollen, enzymes, and natural variation that make real honey worth eating are still in there.

It also tastes different from supermarket honey. Spring honey vs. fall honey from the same apiary tastes different because the bees were working different flowers. That's how local honey is supposed to be.

Larger Orders & Special Requests

For bulk honey, larger beeswax orders, custom requests, or specific varieties not currently at the stand, call or text 717-379-3248. We can usually accommodate larger orders with a few days' notice and can set aside specific items for pickup.

For wholesale inquiries — local farm stands, restaurants, specialty stores, gift shops — same number. We supply small batches to local partner locations across Central PA.

Yes. It's a self-serve outdoor stand — We're open dusk to dawn. Weather dependant and if we're out of twown.  Stop by whenever it's convenient for you, day or evening. Well-lit at night.

What if my favorite honey isn't there?

Honey varies by season. If you want something specific, call or text 717-379-3248 to check current availability. We can sometimes bring out a jar from storage for a planned pickup if you give us a day's notice.

Do you accept credit cards?

Cash, CashApp and Venmo only at the stand. The CashApp and Venmo QR code is posted right at the stand — pay from your phone in 30 seconds. For larger orders or wholesale, we can arrange other payment methods — call to discuss.

Why honor system?

Because the math works out. Most people are honest, the few who aren't would steal regardless of payment system, and not having to staff the stand means we can keep prices fair and spend our time actually beekeeping. It's worked well so far.

Can I see the apiary?

If we're around, sure — but you're in the apiary, the beehives can be seen from the stand. We also offer beekeeping mentorship for people who want a more involved look at how a working apiary runs. See Apiary Services.

Where else can I buy The Alleman Apiary honey?

Our honey is also sold through partner farm stands and specialty shops across Central PA. Call 717-379-3248 if you want to know which locations near you currently carry our honey — partner stock changes periodically.

Stop By the Stand

3502 High St., Harrisburg, PA 17109

Self-serve. Open all the time. Cash or Venmo on the honor system. Raw local honey from real local bees.

For larger orders, wholesale inquiries, or questions: call or text 717-379-3248 or email TheAllemanApiary@gmail.com.