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Layens Hives

Layens Hives

Custom Murals

Swarm Attraction

Custom Murals

Handcrafted Layens Hives

Here at Manifesta Farms, bringing bees onto our property was a dream come true. For a long time we desired to collect our own honey, craft candles from beeswax, and use that wax in our homemade goods like lotion bars and healing salves. Honey is now one of our main natural sweeteners, so it only makes sense that beekeeping is part of our journey.

What started as curiosity quickly turned into a deep appreciation for these incredible little creatures—and a passion for creating beautiful, naturally functional homes for them.

Our Services

  • Solid wood layens hive box

    19 fitted frames

    Durable metal roof (standard)

    Layens hives are designed differently from traditional stacked hives, and for us, they’ve been a perfect fit—especially for families.

    Instead of lifting heavy boxes filled with bees, everything is accessed from the top. Each frame is enclosed, which means:

    • You can open the hive without bees flying out

    • You can hear the gentle buzzing and feel the warmth inside

    • Frames can be removed one at a time for inspection or honey collection

    This makes it far more approachable, even for children learning alongside you. It’s hands-on, but still gentle and manageable.

  • We build small swarm boxes for you with a few frames inside and add a touch of lemongrass—something bees are naturally drawn to. We put Propolis inside, A sticky substance bees make in order to shore up cracks in their hives, They recognize this as there own and it helps in attracting a swarm.

    You place these boxes up in trees or high places where scout bees come to inspect the space. If they approve, within a few days, a full swarm arrives.

    The bees gather in what’s called a “beard,” clustering together before slowly making their way into the box. One by one, they enter, building their new home. It’s calm, organized, and incredibly beautiful to witness.

    Once they begin building comb and bringing in nectar, You would transfer those frames into their permanent Layens hive—carefully, gently, and always with respect.

    Order 1, 2, or 3 boxes to help with your chances of attracting bees.

  • We built our first hive using the Layens-style design with a gabled roof. It was smaller, simple, and honestly… just beautiful sitting on the land. At first, I thought beehives needed to be tucked far away, hidden from daily life. But we’ve learned they can be part of your garden, part of your rhythm, part of your everyday view.

  • If you have a special vision in mind, we would love to hear it. Just contact us with your ideas, inspiration photos, favorite colors, or themes, and we can work together to create a truly unique hive for your property.

    Some popular styles include:

    • Bohemian and earthy designs

    • Cottage garden florals

    • Country farmhouse themes

    • Russian folk flower styles

    • Woodland and forest-inspired artwork

    • Bees, herbs, mushrooms, and botanical themes

    Whether you want a soft natural look or something bold and artistic, we can design a hive that feels personal and beautiful in your space.

    You can choose:

    • One painted side

    • Two-sided artwork

    • Or a fully wrapped four-sided mural experience

Our Process

Hand-painted murals

One of our favorite parts of creating these Layens hives is turning them into functional works of art for your homestead, garden, or outdoor space.

Layens Hive Design

Layens hives are designed differently from traditional stacked hives, and for us, they’ve been a perfect fit—especially for families.

Attracting Local Bees

Best of all, our bees are local. They’ve chosen this environment, they understand the climate, and they tend to be hardy and well-adapted.

A Gentle Invitation

Whether you’re looking to harvest honey, support pollinators, or simply enjoy the beauty of bees on your land, we would love to help you get started.

Past Project

Blue Russian

Russian inspired floral painted 4 sided Hive

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  • "We offer custom-painted hive murals in both our pre-designed styles and fully personalized artwork.”

  • "Our goal is not just to sell hives, but to help families feel confident bringing bees into their lives.."

  • "Beekeeping doesn’t have to be overwhelming. It can be simple, peaceful, and deeply rewarding..”

Let’s Work Together

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