Champlain Valley Apiaries

Champlain Valley Apiaries Founded in 1931 by innovative beekeeper Charles Mraz, we are 4th-generation Vermont beekeepers. We are a third-generation, family-owned Vermont business.

Our mission, along with producing the highest quality honey, is to foster sustainable agriculture and promote the importance of honeybees to our food system. Founded in 1931 by innovative beekeeper Charles Mraz, we have been producing and packing delicious honey for over 85 years. We produce both liquid and raw naturally crystallized honey. The raw naturally crystallized honey is both unheated and

unfiltered. Because of this, the delicious flavor and many healthy properties remain intact. Our liquid honey has been heated and filtered. We are careful not to over process our liquid honey, preserving as much of its flavor and original properties as possible. Our honey is gathered from a variety of floral sources, primarily legumes such as clover, alfalfa, and birdsfoot trefoil. Bees also gather nectar from trees, dandelion, and goldenrod, among many others. Each barrel of honey we produce is a floral snapshot of a particular area at a given time. The exact makeup of our honey will vary from year to year and even from bee yard to bee yard. In order to keep a consistent product, we blend our Vermont honey with other premium honey produced in the U.S. and Canada. We treat our bees organically, and during the winter, leave hives with enough of their own honey for survival. Throughout the company's history, our methods have been widely known among beekeepers to produce a hardy strain of honeybee that is resistant to disease and thrives even in the harshest of Vermont winters.

Raw Honey Granola!Ingredients (makes about 6 cups):-   4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats-   ½ cup raw honey-   ⅓ cup melt...
07/26/2026

Raw Honey Granola!

Ingredients (makes about 6 cups):
- 4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup raw honey
- ⅓ cup melted coconut oil
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¾ cup raw almonds, roughly chopped
- ½ cup raw pumpkin seeds

Steps
- Preheat your oven to 300°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the coconut oil and honey together just until the honey loosens and everything blends smoothly. Stir in the vanilla.
- In a large bowl, toss together the oats, salt, cinnamon, almonds, and pumpkin seeds.
- Pour the warm honey mixture over the dry ingredients and stir well until every oat is coated.
- Spread the mixture in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes for even toasting.
- Remove from the oven and let the granola cool completely on the pan without stirring. This is what forms the clusters. Once fully cool, break into pieces.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.

One thing that hasn't changed in our nearly 95 years of business? Our care for your bees and the quality of your honey ❤...
07/23/2026

One thing that hasn't changed in our nearly 95 years of business?
Our care for your bees and the quality of your honey ❤️🐝

07/22/2026

Why is honey sometimes different shades and colors? 🍯🍯

07/21/2026

This stone fruit salad with raw honey and goat cheese is the BEES KNEES! Check out the recipe on our website to bring a bit of summer in Vermont to your kitchen! 🍑🍒🍯

07/20/2026

These beautiful honey days are just around the corner... and the work starts now! 💪🍯

07/19/2026

Red clover & honeybees: the best Vermont view! 🐝☘️🌸

Bill in the bee yard back in 2000 🐝
07/16/2026

Bill in the bee yard back in 2000 🐝

07/15/2026

Our honey is always available online and in our shop in Middlebury, but check out these markets around the Champlain Valley too! 🍯🐝

07/14/2026

Buzzzzzzzzzzz🐝

07/13/2026

A little golden, sticky magic to sweeten your feed ✨🍯

Address

504 Washington Street Ext
Middlebury, VT
05753

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+18023887724

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