... where the lifecycle of the hive becomes the heart of your home. We're a father and son team rooted in Kankakee, IL; just south of Chicago where we have been spreading health and wellness for the past 18 years. John's expertise goes far beyond that, as he has been keeping bees and growing things for over 50 years. Our seasonal raw wildflower honey and handcrafted beeswax candles bring the lifecycle of nature and the glow of sunset into your home. We carry products that are earthy, cozy, and genuinely connected to the local community and craft.

From the natural sweetness of our raw honey to the warm amber color of our beeswax creations, every item is borne from mindful stewardship of the hive and a deep respect for nature’s rhythms.

Our beeswax blocks and bars are perfect for your own creative projects or candle making, while our whimsical figures like the Panda Candle and beloved Bear & Beehive Candle dance with character and charm on your mantle. (Pro-tip: they never have to be lit. Promise, we won't check. 😉)

Wander through our collection and discover treasures like:

· The Panda Candle, a gentle companion for quiet moments.
· The Lighthouse Candle, a beacon of cozy light with a nod to family lore.
· Fun candle dragons and bee candle figures that spark imagination.
· Maple Syrup from the Monomonee Reservation
· Jam and jelly that will remind you of your grandma's recipe
· (at markets, in season) Fresh garlic
· Pure beeswax bars ready to melt into your own creative flow.

But we’re more than a shop: we are woven into the community fabric of Chicago area markets and events. You’ll find us setting up at local gatherings like neighborhood Farmers Markets and seasonal pop-ups around the city, sharing honey straight from the hive, introducing folks to the beauty of high-performing natural beekeeping, and swapping stories about bees, blooms, and backyard ecosystems. We love to talk.

Whether you’re here to explore beeswax’s natural, brighter glow or to taste honey that tells the seasonal story of Illinois blooms, John Bailey Honey offers products made with heart, hive, and heritage. Stick around, explore, and let the earthy warmth of honey and candlelight sweeten your home and your day.