Private Estate Beekeeping & Apiary Management

Discreet, full-service honeybee stewardship for private estates, ranches, and legacy properties in Montecito, Santa Barbara, and surrounding areas.

Our Estate Beekeeping Services Include

• Professional installation of managed honeybee hives

• Monthly hive inspections and health monitoring

• Seasonal honey harvesting (client receives honey from their own hives)

• Queen management and colony strengthening

• Discreet service scheduling with minimal property disruption

• Ongoing consultation regarding pollination, land use, and hive placement

All colonies are maintained using ethical, non-chemical, and sustainable practices.

Why Private Estates Choose Sunshine Honey

• Discretion: We work quietly and professionally

• Expertise: 15+ years of beekeeping experience

• Stewardship: Bees are treated as pets, not livestock

• Local Knowledge: Climate-specific management for the Southern California Coast

• Continuity: Monthly care ensures hive stability year-round

This service is ideal for clients who want bees kept alive, healthy, and responsibly managed — without personal involvement or risk.

Who This Service Is For

This service is designed for:

• High-value residential estates

• Property owners interested in conservation and sustainability

• Clients seeking a long-term, professionally managed solution

• Vineyards, orchards, and large gardens benefiting from pollination

Service Areas

Private estate beekeeping is currently offered in:

• Montecito

• Bel Air

• Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, and Ventura Counties

Additional locations may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Pricing & Engagement

Estate beekeeping is offered on a monthly retainer basis, with pricing determined by:

• Property size and layout

• Number of hives

• Access requirements