Mission and Vision
We believe that a world without bees cannot exist, which is why we will continue caring for bees and nature. In the future, we plan to expand our offerings and build a beehive where apitherapy will take place.
We also take care of our bee colonies during times when forage is not abundant. That’s why we plant various nectar-rich plants and herbs that provide them with food.
Family Hočevar
We are a family-run beekeeping business with over 10 years of tradition. Our journey began with just a few beehives.
Over the years, we have steadily increased the number of bee colonies while always maintaining a strong focus on quality work. In the beginning, we operated a mobile beekeeping unit in Kočevje, and later expanded to Žetale as well. Most of our bee colonies are now housed in mobile units, which gives us a valuable advantage — the ability to transport our bees to various pastures across Slovenia.
Our stationary hives are dedicated to collecting pollen and producing virgin beeswax. We continuously educate ourselves through beekeeping seminars and training, striving to improve quality and uphold high standards.
Our hard work and dedication were rewarded with a first-place award for flower honey at the inaugural European Honey Evaluation in Koper in 2024, as well as a gold recognition for flower honey in Semič in the same year.
Milestones
The beginning
Our beekeeping story, written since 2015.
Our expansion to Žetale
In 2019, we happily expanded our beekeeping to the idyllic Žetale.
Expansion of the apiary sites in Kočevje
Where bees gather honey in pristine nature.
Apiterapy
Apitherapy education.
Gold Award for Floral Honey - Semič
In 2024, we received a gold award for floral honey Semič – a recognition of our dedicated work and quality.
European honey contest
We received the first-place award at the inaugural European Honey Evaluation in Koper.
Slovenian honey
In 2025, we successfully joined the scheme: Slovenian Honey with Protected Geographical Indication.
Fair Agra 2025
Golden medal for linden honey
Fair Agra 2025
Srebrna medalja Gozdni med - AGRA
Beekeeping Association of Semič
Silver Award for Forest Honey
Beekeeping Association of Semič
Silver Award for Linden Honey
Beekeeping Association of Semič
Bronze Award for Forest Honey