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Itʻs all I have to bring today-
This, and my heart beside-
This, and my heart, and all the fields-
All all the meadows wide-
Be sure you count- should I forget,
Some one the sum could tell.
This, and my heart, and all the bees
Which in the Clover dwell.
~ Emily Dickenson
In 2008, I, Jen Rasmussen, started Paradise Nectar as a way to support myself and my two young children, Ben & Alia. For many years, I was able to make enough money selling honey bees & hive products to meet our needs and live simply, while doing work trade for our rent.
I started out offering workshops & apprenticeships in 2010, which brought amazing beings into my life, that are truly family today. I have continued offering workshops and education ever since. My way of connecting has always been about unity, and bees have united me with incredibly amazing people.
In 2015, John Lair became my apprentice, and we worked very well together. Before long, our relationship blossomed into a beautiful partnership & love. After buying a farm in Puna and building our cabins and life there, lava covered the 5.5 acre farm in 2018. After losing our farm to the lava, we were blessed with the opportunity to move to Wainaku, just outside of Hilo.
Together, our family started over, determined to live as sustainably as possible, and to care for the land we have been blessed with.
After creating beautiful gardens, rolling pasture land, and breathtaking views, we solidified our bond through marriage on May 14, 2022, on our farm. We were surrounded by loved ones, and many bee guardians who have supported us and our work for years.
We continue to offer pure hive products, farm fresh produce, Top Bar Hives, farm tours, beekeeping lessons, and much more.
Paradise Nectar was created with a foundation of integrity and morals, with a focus on love for the land and all who inhabit it. We continue to uphold this conviction as our business grows, and as we experience the changes that come with each day.
We have a 9.19 acre farm with honey bees, goats, chickens, sheep, pigs, cows & a bull, fish, a cat, & a dog; as well as two teenagers. With all these mouths to feed and beings who need to be cared for and loved, we have a lot of work to do. Of course, it is a labor of love, but it is also work, and it requires a lot of our time and dedication to do it well.
Our approach to this is to work smarter, not harder!
We have learned not to rush into new experiences, to take time to study and prepare, and to make sure that all the infrastructure is in place before taking on new responsibilities; especially new beings to care for.
Our practices are based on treatment-free, sustainable, permaculture-based philosophies, that use foresight, connection, and intuition. We strive for unity and balance in our environment, and it rewards us abundantly.
We offer:
We are passionate about growing healthy organic food for pollinators, animals and people. We stock our farm stand daily with our abundant treasures, which often includes organic: eggs, green beans, honey, fresh cut flowers, oranges, bananas, eggplant, etc.
We also offer plant starts, cuttings, and seeds when available.
We believe that we can heal the world with flower power! It takes more than words to make a difference, it all starts with planting the right seeds, caring for them, and watching them grow. We have made it our life mission to tend to the land and share the blessings it gives so graciously. We enjoy sharing our love for nature with others, especially the youth, since they will be the ones to create our future.
This was definitely the hardest that we have ever worked to make something happen quickly. We bought the land, cleared it, built cabins on it, and moved in within 3 months and 6 days to avoid renewing our lease. We worked continuously for 2.5 years to create lush gardens, an apiary of 87 hives, and a peaceful sanctuary for ourselves. On May 30, 2018, lava covered our farm. This video show the beginning & the end of our Dreamland Farm.
After losing our farm to the lava flow in 2018, we started over in Wainaku, HI on a 9.19 acre farm. The farm had been established over 30 years before. This video was made less than one year after we moved, as we began to make it our own.
An updated video will be posted soon!
Have you ever thought about becoming a beekeeper? This video covers many aspects of beekeeping, and helps give an idea of the everyday tasks to the more unexpected moments. Footage of bee removals, swarm catching, honey harvesting, split making, and more. Filmed in 2015 in Puna, Hawaii.
Paradise Nectar offers a wide variety of events each month. Check back regularly for our updated schedules of workshops, classes, sales, service offerings & more.
HPP, Pahoa, Seaview, Leilani, and surrounding areas.
Jen Rasmussen Lair will be making hive maintenance visits in the Puna area on the days listed. If you wish to schedule hive maintenance for...
HPP, Pahoa, Seaview, Leilani, and surrounding areas.
Paradise Nectar Farm & Apiary
Join the fun-loving group of teens ages 12-16 for nature based activities, lessons, and social time. Play games, learn about insects, anima...
Paradise Nectar Farm & Apiary
Paradise Nectar Farm & Apiary
Join us for a beekeeping experience where you will go through hives with instructor Jen Rasmussen Lair and learn about honey bee biology, hi...
Paradise Nectar Farm & Apiary
Paradise Nectar Farm & Apiary
Paradise Nectar is located on 9.19 acres of agricultural land with lush gardens, rolling hillsides, ponds, fruit trees, honey bees, cows, ch...
Paradise Nectar Farm & Apiary
Paradise Nectar Farm & Apiary
Instructor Jen Rasmussen Lair shares about basic hive maintenance techniques that can save you time and money and support the health and gro...
Paradise Nectar Farm & Apiary
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