Hello Beekeepers!
**Please read this entire email carefully for important FIRST Shipment pickup details. The Truck will be here in time for us to start passing out bees at 8:00 am on April 6th. Please come anytime after 8:00am up until 7:00pm.
SECOND Shipment cut off for ordering is 4/7 by 5pm. If you want to order but haven’t yet, you should order online. If you mail it in you will be too late.
📍 Pickup Location: 14185 SQUARE LAKE TRAIL N, STILLWATER, MN 55082 – Note: this is NOT the Oakdale store. MAP LINK TO ADDRESS
Package Bee Installation Video
First Shipment – Pickup dates: April 6th, 7th, and 8th
On April 6th : No Schedule!
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Come anytime after 8:00 AM
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Crew Lunch 11:30am – 12:30pm (Please refrain from showing up during this time.)
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Pickup is available until 7:00 PM
On April 7th & 8th you can follow the pick up schedule below. No need to call ahead.
Pickup time will go by the first initial of your last name:
FIRST SHIPMENT PICK UP – April 7th & 8th.
U – Z 7:30 – 8:30am
C – E 8:30 – 9:30am
M – N 9:30 – 10:30am
S – T 10:30 – 11:30am
Crew Lunch 11:30am – 12:30pm
I – L 12:30 – 1:30pm
A – B 1:30 – 2:30pm
F – H 2:30 – 3:30pm
O – R 3:30 – 4:30pm
Open Time (if the schedule time is not possible) 4:30 – 7 pm
PICK-UP SCHEDULE: This helps reduce wait times and keeps pickup quick and efficient. If you live more than 100 miles away or cannot make your assigned time, feel free to come during the open pick up window or when you can before 7pm.
Items for purchase when picking up the bees. Price includes sales tax. Cash or Check only.
$7.00 – 1 Gallon Feeder Pail
$6.00 – Feeder pail insulation
$5.00 – Queen Cage Holder
$10.00 – 2 pack pollen patties
$35.00 – 10 pack pollen patties
$95.00 – 40lb pollen patties
$40.00 – 2.5 gal Pro-Sweet
$70.00 – 5 gal Pro-Sweet
FREE – Mini Marshmallows (for Queen Install)
💳 No credit or debit cards accepted
The OAKDALE Store:
The Oakdale store will be open during bee pickup if you need additional equipment. Please avoid purchasing items from the store that are also available at the pickup location, as those supplies are reserved for customers who are not attending pickup and will rely on the store for their needs.
Oakdale Store Hours:
Monday April 6th: 8:00am – 2:00pm
Tuesday April 7th: 8:00am – 3:30pm
Wednesday April 8th : 8:00am – 3:00pm
Standard hours Thurs-Sat
After installing your bees, place grass in the hive entrance. Skipping this step may cause your bees to abscond overnight.
If you still need to order bees, you can do so on our website. As a reminder, cut off to order for the second shipment is 4/7.
Thank you for your continued support—we truly appreciate you.
Let’s have a great bee season! 🐝