HoneyBower is a progressive, membership-driven marketplace and community forum. The shop offers HoneyBower-branded ebooks and apiary kits, plus a curated selection of tools and supplies for which HoneyBower receives a commission as an affiliate of the seller.
Bronze, Silver, and Gold memberships are granted with the purchase of specific products. As products are purchased, the membership advances to the next level. Platinum-level memberships are available by subscription and are granted on a case-by-case basis.
Guest
Guests have been verified by email and have access to premium content. They can read discussions in the Community forum, but cannot create a profile or participate in discussions.
Bronze
Bronze membership is included with the purchase of the ebook, Using an Enclosed Apiary with Configurable Flight Portal. Bronze-level members have access to premium content and can read and comment on posts in the Community forum.
Silver
Silver membership is included with the purchase of the ebook, HoneyBower Maker’s Guide. Silver-level members have access to premium content, can participate in discussions, and create new topics in the Community forum. Silver-level members are granted a single-use, non-exclusive license to make an Enclosed Apiary with Configurable Flight Portal for their personal use.
Gold
Gold membership is included with the purchase of a HoneyBower Enclosed Apiary Kit. Gold members receive priority support and free shipping, have access to premium content, can participate in discussions, and create new topics in the Maker’s Guild and Community forum. Having a Gold-level membership is a prerequisite to obtain a Platinum membership.
Platinum
Platinum membership is available by subscription to Gold-level members who offer their professional services to make enclosed apiaries for others. Platinum-level members receive priority support and free shipping, have access to premium content, can participate in the Community and Maker’s Guild forums, and receive a listing on the Resources page and map.
To apply for a Platinum membership, a member must first make an enclosed apiary from a HoneyBower apiary kit and post a picture of their work in the Gallery.
The apiary-making services provided must be for a specific member who has a single-use license to make a HoneyBower Enclosed Apiary with Configurable Flight Portal for their personal use. Platinum members cannot use HoneyBower resources, designs, materials, or instructions to create apiary enclosures for resale or distribution.
HoneyBower does not endorse the work or services of any member. Always vet the work and services of a potential provider before entering into a work agreement.