Busy B's Sourdough Microbakery + Homestead

Busy B's Sourdough Microbakery + Homestead Home Cottage Microbakery • Homestead • Sourdough Breads + Baked Goods • NON GMO • Organic • Central Oregon 🐝
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Buzzing Into A New Home: Swarm Season On The Homestead PT. 2After 7 days in the NUC box, the swarm was transferred into ...
06/08/2026

Buzzing Into A New Home: Swarm Season On The Homestead PT. 2

After 7 days in the NUC box, the swarm was transferred into a 10 frame deep hive box (5/24). While transferring, I carefully inspect each frame. This gives me a better understanding of what's going on inside-
• are they cleaning/prepping and drawing out frames for population production?
• is the queen mated?
• do we have a high number of drones or is there is a laying worker posing as a queen? If so, what are the next steps we must take to ensure we get this colony "queen right"?

Inspecting your hives thoroughly will also give you an idea as to the strength and health of your hive and further proper care and maintenance.

Upon my inspection I found a young queen who looked to be unmated. There were no signs of colony growth i.e; eggs, larvae and her abdomen was short- not the typical long and swollen abdomen of a mated and laying queen bee. I was thrilled to see that she had survived the swarm and catching, though! There was still hope that she would leave this small colony and take her mating flight. We just had to have faith she'd survive and make it back. So the hive was closed up until another day.

(6/7) Upon further inspection of this swarm, the hive showed that our girl has successfully mated, made it back to her colony and has started laying! 🥳
*insert happy dance*

You can see in these photos that she is off to a wonderful start in brood pattern production and lots of capped baby bees! Check out the photo of those cute little eggs! We have another hive off to a strong start creating and raising the next generation of bees for this summer. 💛

06/08/2026

Buzzing Into A New Home: Swarm Season on the Homestead PT. 1

3 weeks ago, our family was loading up to go on a weekend get away when our 8 year old announced a "bee tornado" was happening out front. Instantly, my heart sank- I knew they were swarming. I had already split them 3 weeks prior to that!

This non-existent winter has colonies bursting at the seams and if you're not heavily managing, things get out of control quickly.

We watched hopelessly as they gathered on a branch 35-40' up a tree just adjacent to the mother hive. All I could do was pray they'd stay until we returned. Thankfully, it tried to spit snow that particular weekend which kept the bees huddled for warmth- they had stayed!! Unbelievable.

We got home, unpacked the rig and got to work!

IYKYK 😂
06/05/2026

IYKYK 😂

**NEW DATE RELEASE**You’re invited to spend an evening at our homestead with us on Thursday, June 18th from 6-8pm. We're...
06/04/2026

**NEW DATE RELEASE**
You’re invited to spend an evening at our homestead with us on Thursday, June 18th from 6-8pm. We're located at: 52694 Center Dr in beautiful La Pine, OR!

We’re opening our property to our wonderful Busy B’s customers, friends, neighbors, and fellow small businesses for a special gathering centered around community, craftsmanship, and local tradition. Come take a closer look at the heart behind our buzzing homestead and sourdough baking operation- from the bees and bread to the passion that keeps it all going.

We’re also excited to showcase my husband’s pole barn construction business- KRO Construction, where he’ll be sharing his knowledge, craftsmanship, and the work that helps bring homestead dreams to life.

Throughout the evening, you’ll be able to:
• Tour and learn more about our homestead and baking process
• Sample fresh sourdough and local honey
• Meet and support other local homestead and creative businesses
• Connect with fellow community members who value slow living, hard work, and locally made goods

Whether you’ve supported Busy B’s from the beginning or are simply curious to see what we’ve been building here, we would love to welcome you. Come enjoy good conversation, local flavors, and a meaningful evening celebrating small business and community together.

Absence makes the heart grow fonder ❤️
06/01/2026

Absence makes the heart grow fonder ❤️

ATTENTION FRIENDS & FOLLOWERS Due to the weather forecast showing thunder/lightening and high winds tomorrow evening (Th...
05/27/2026

ATTENTION FRIENDS & FOLLOWERS

Due to the weather forecast showing thunder/lightening and high winds tomorrow evening (Thursday, May 28th) we are postponing and rescheduling our Locals Connect gathering on our homestead. This was planned as an outside event. Our sincerest apologies for any inconvenience. We were really looking forward to hosting you! Please watch for an updated post!

NEW DATE & TIME: TBD

You’re invited to spend an evening at the homestead with us on Thursday, May 28th from 6-8pm. We're located at: 52694 Ce...
05/24/2026

You’re invited to spend an evening at the homestead with us on Thursday, May 28th from 6-8pm. We're located at: 52694 Center Dr in beautiful La Pine, OR!

We’re opening our property to our wonderful Busy B’s customers, friends, neighbors, and fellow small businesses for a special gathering centered around community, craftsmanship, and local tradition. Come take a closer look at the heart behind our buzzing homestead and sourdough baking operation- from the bees and bread to the passion that keeps it all going.

We’re also excited to showcase my husband’s pole barn construction business- KRO Construction, where he’ll be sharing his knowledge, craftsmanship, and the work that helps bring homestead dreams to life.

Throughout the evening, you’ll be able to:
• Tour and learn more about our homestead and baking process
• Sample fresh sourdough and local honey
• Meet and support other local homestead and creative businesses
• Connect with fellow community members who value slow living, hard work, and locally made goods

Whether you’ve supported Busy B’s from the beginning or are simply curious to see what we’ve been building here, we would love to welcome you. Come enjoy good conversation, local flavors, and a meaningful evening celebrating small business and community together.

What could we possibly be prepping for? Never a dull moment on the homestead! *Hint* if you've been following for a few ...
05/17/2026

What could we possibly be prepping for? Never a dull moment on the homestead!

*Hint* if you've been following for a few years, you may have seen this set up in videos before.

💥 Fresh Eggs Flash Sale 💥Our free range homestead eggs will be available for purchase in the Busy B's cooler today from ...
05/13/2026

💥 Fresh Eggs Flash Sale 💥

Our free range homestead eggs will be available for purchase in the Busy B's cooler today from 10-6 OR sold out! Swing by to stock up and check out the buzzing coming from our hive expansion happening out front. We have a fun invitation coming your way soon, keep an eye out!

(11) 12 pack $4 ea.
(2) 18 pack $6 ea.

We are located at: 52694 Center Dr.
This is a self-serve, honor system. Cash + Venmo accepted.

Today we celebrate the quiet sacrifices, the early mornings, the late nights, the warm kitchens, the healing hands, and ...
05/10/2026

Today we celebrate the quiet sacrifices, the early mornings, the late nights, the warm kitchens, the healing hands, and the hearts that hold families together. Motherhood is woven into so many of the traditions we cherish- gathering around the table, sharing homemade bread, tending gardens, caring for bees, and pouring love into every little thing.

As a small homestead business, I’m especially grateful for the mothers in this community who continue to support local dreams, teach the value of slowing down, and pass down the beauty of simple living to the next generation.

Whether today is joyful, bittersweet, or somewhere in between, may you feel appreciated, loved, and deeply seen. Happy Mother's Day 🩷

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52694 Center Drive
La Pine, OR
97739

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm

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+15418487166

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