Queen Bee Gardens

Queen Bee Gardens sits at a high-elevation honey-lover's paradise in Lovell, Wyoming. Established in 1976 by Clarence and Bessie Zeller, the business grew from a love of beekeeping in the high-desert terrain of the Big Horn Basin. It’s stayed in the Zeller family for nearly half a century, which is almost unheard of in an era where most specialty food brands get swallowed by larger sweets conglomerates.

The core of Queen Bee Gardens is their raw, high-plains honey—but what makes them truly stand out is what they don’t include. Unlike traditional candy that relies on refined sugars and corn syrups, these confections are sweetened almost exclusively with their own honey. This approach results in a complex, floral profile that manages to be deeply satisfying without the sharp, metallic sweetness of commercial chocolate bars.

Their honey truffles and "Honeymoon" patties are handmade in small batches right in Wyoming. They use only natural ingredients—no artificial flavors, colors, or stabilizers. It’s hard enough to find truly raw honey in large stores, but finding a brand that can turn that raw honey into shelf-stable, gourmet chocolates without compromising on clean ingredients is rare. For anyone looking for a sweet treat that respects both the bees and the buyer's health, Queen Bee is a gold standard.

Products

• Raw High Plains Honey
• Honey-sweetened Truffles
• Pecan Honey Caramels
• Beeswax Candles and Salves
• Honey Toffee

Why We List Them

• Family-owned and operated in Lovell, WY since 1976.
• Products are sweetened primarily with raw honey—no refined sugars.
• Minimal, clean ingredient lists across the entire catalog.
• Fully independent with no outside corporate interests.