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Virginia Bee Packages - Spring 2026 | 3lb Package with Mated Queen | Local Pickup & Delivery
$145.00
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⚠️ ONLY 3 PACKAGES LEFT FOR 2026 ⚠️
Reserve yours now before they're gone!
🐝 Spring 2026 Bee Packages NOW AVAILABLE 🐝
Reserve Early - Limited Quantities!
Pickup after March 23rd, 2026 • FREE Local Delivery Included
Start Your Spring With a Strong, Healthy Colony
Our 2026 bee packages give you a thriving start to the season with locally raised Virginia bees, a gentle productive queen, and everything prepared for an easy installation. Whether you're expanding your apiary or starting fresh, these bees are bred for strength, calm behavior, and reliable honey production.
🏆 Why Beekeepers Choose Ellington Estates
❌ Big Suppliers
- Mass-produced packages
- Bees from unknown sources
- No local support
- Pickup only (often hours away)
- Generic queens
- You're just a number
✅ Ellington Estates
- Small-batch, quality-focused
- Virginia-raised, climate-adapted
- Direct beekeeper support
- FREE local delivery to your door
- Gentle, productive queens
- Personal service, real relationships
🐝 What's Included in Each Package
- Approximately 3 lbs of bees (10,000-12,000 bees)
- One mated, laying queen - gentle and productive
- Sugar syrup feeder for the journey
- Screened package box for safe transport
📦 Pickup & Delivery Options
Pickup Date:
After March 23rd, 2026
(We'll notify you when exact pickup windows are confirmed)
🚚 FREE Local Delivery:
Included at no additional cost!
We'll bring your package directly to your home or apiary—no stress, no extra fees, no long drives.
💰 Pricing & Deposits
- $145 per package (competitive pricing, premium quality)
- $20 deposit required to reserve your spot
- Deposit applied directly to your total at pickup/delivery
- Remaining balance ($125) due upon pickup or delivery
⚠️ Availability is LIMITED - Packages sell out fast!
Reserve early to guarantee your bees.
🌼 Why Choose Ellington Estates Bees
- 🏡 Locally sourced and bred for Virginia's climate - Better survival rates, stronger colonies
- 🌿 Raised with clean, responsible practices - No shortcuts, no mass-production stress
- 👨🌾 Direct support from a local beekeeper - Not a warehouse, not a mass supplier
- 🐝 Gentle, productive genetics - Selected for calm temperament and honey production
- 📞 Ongoing support after purchase - We're here to help you succeed
- 🚚 FREE delivery to your location - Save time, gas, and hassle
- 💯 Quality guarantee - Healthy bees or we make it right
🎯 Perfect For:
- ✓ New beekeepers starting their first hive
- ✓ Experienced beekeepers expanding their operation
- ✓ Replacing winter losses with strong spring colonies
- ✓ Anyone wanting local, adapted bees from a trusted source
📋 What Happens After You Order
- Reserve your package with a $20 deposit
- We'll confirm your order and keep you updated
- You'll receive pickup/delivery details in early 2026
- Choose pickup or FREE delivery to your location
- Install your bees and start your season strong!
⚡ Don't Wait - Reserve Your Bees Today! ⚡
Bee packages sell out every single year. The beekeepers who order early get the best bees and the most convenient delivery times.
Secure your 2026 packages now for just $20 down!
Questions? Contact us directly - we're here to help you succeed with your bees!
CARE & MAINTENANCE
To maintain the beauty and integrity of your purchase, we recommend treating it with care. Simple maintenance practices, such as gentle washing and proper storage, can effectively preserve the longevity of your favorites. We encourage you to refer to the care instructions included with each item, designed to help you keep your purchase in top condition.
SHIPPING & RETURNS
We strive to process and ship all orders in a timely manner, working diligently to ensure that your items are on their way to you as soon as possible. Need to return something? Just let us know.