The Honey House
A place for honey harvesting, classes, and hands-on learning
The Honey House expands what Filbert Street Garden can offer through indoor learning space, honey and beeswax processing, improved accessibility, and new opportunities for community education.
What Is The Honey House?
A multifunctional space built around beekeeping, learning, and community use
The Honey House is a multifunctional space where Filbert Street Garden harvests honey, hosts classes, and processes produce. Inside, visitors will find educational displays that introduce the public to apiculture, pollinators, and the role beekeeping plays within the larger garden ecosystem.
The space also supports local beekeepers who may rent it seasonally for honey processing. It is both a practical workspace and a welcoming place for education, creativity, and community connection.
Why It Was Created
Built to meet the garden’s growing needs
Some of the earliest features of Filbert Street Garden were the outdoor classroom and the shaded gathering space beneath Papa Mulberry. The garden has also long celebrated its close connection to beekeeping.
By 2021, however, the garden had outgrown the outdoor classroom, and space limitations, along with the absence of a public restroom, made it difficult for schools and groups to schedule field trips.
The Honey House was designed to meet these challenges and expand the garden’s offerings. The facility includes space for processing honey and beeswax, an indoor classroom, and a learning kitchen where workshops can be hosted on topics ranging from canning to candle making.
Two ADA-compliant restrooms and newly paved paths throughout the garden have also greatly improved accessibility for visitors.
What The Space Includes
A practical and flexible addition to the garden
The Honey House was designed to support both day-to-day garden operations and long-term community programming.
Honey & Beeswax Processing
The Honey House provides dedicated space for harvesting and processing honey and beeswax, supporting both education and practical beekeeping needs.
Indoor Classroom
The indoor classroom allows Filbert Street Garden to welcome more schools, groups, and community learners in a setting that is functional, flexible, and weather-friendly.
Learning Kitchen
The learning kitchen creates room for workshops on canning, candle making, food education, and other hands-on programs connected to the mission of the garden.
Improved Accessibility
ADA-compliant restrooms and paved paths make the space more accessible and welcoming for visitors, students, and community members of all ages.
A Major Investment In The Garden
Supporting education, access, and long-term growth
Funding for the Honey House, totaling $400,000, was generously provided by the Maryland State Legislature, Baltimore Regional Neighborhood Initiative, Conservation Fund, France-Merrick, and the Greater Baybrook Alliance.
Construction began in spring 2025 and was completed in spring 2026. Today, the Honey House opens the door to new opportunities for education, community engagement, and hands-on learning throughout the year.
Its contemporary design blends functional architecture with artistic elements, making it both a practical workspace and a distinctive feature of Filbert Street Garden.
Harvest & Use
A working space connected to the life of the garden
The Honey House is more than a building. It is a working part of the garden’s beekeeping, education, and seasonal programming.
From harvesting honey to processing beeswax and welcoming local beekeepers who rent the space, the Honey House helps connect visitors to the practical side of pollinator care and sustainable agriculture.
If you are interested in using the Honey House for honey harvesting or related programming, please visit the contact page to learn more.
Learn More
Interested in the Honey House?
Reach out to Filbert Street Garden to ask about classes, rentals, harvesting use, or future opportunities connected to the Honey House.