Shenandoah Gold Honey
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Meet the Beekeeper
Josiah Alexander is the lead beekeeper for Shenandoah Gold honey, and he leads the Beekeepers Guild at Church of the Lamb at Rockingham Abbey.
Josiah works full time as a leather worker and woodworker with the Alexander Brothers, which he co-owns with his brothers Drew and Shea. In all their crafts, they fight planned obsolescence and ugliness by making beautiful things that last.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We offer raw wildflower honey. All honey is harvested from our hives and minimally processed to preserve its natural enzymes and flavor. It is not pasteurized.
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We follow natural and organic beekeeping practices. We do not use synthetic pesticides. When Varroa mite treatment is necessary, we use only approved organic acids such as oxalic acid, which leave no residue in honey.
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We only harvest surplus honey — always leaving the colony with ample stores for winter. Frames are gently removed using bee brushes or escape boards, minimizing stress to the hive. The bees' welfare is our top priority.
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We currently manage around 40 hives across our property and several partner locations nearby. Each hive is inspected regularly throughout the season to monitor colony health and productivity.
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Yes! We invite you to join the regular meetings and conversations of Church of the Lamb’s Beekeeper’s Guild to learn more and to begin raising your own bees.
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