Welcome to Icon Honey!
At Icon Honey, we are deeply committed to collaborating with local farmers from across Western Australia, particularly in the lush and pristine native forests of the region, to bring you the finest honey. Our dedicated team of versatile individuals are the backbone of our family-owned business. From the delicate tasks of honey extraction, precise packaging, and careful labeling to the warm smiles that greet you in our retail section, our team’s expertise extends to beekeeping practices conducted across the entire state. We consider ourselves truly fortunate to call the South West our home, an area that generously provides us with the natural goodness of this remarkable environment.
Our honey extraction process takes place at our property near Dunsborough, a location where we also engage in the craft of Happs Pottery, another endeavor close to our hearts.
In cases where we don’t have direct access to specific forest sites, we collaborate with fellow beekeepers who do, ensuring we can offer a diverse range of premium honeys to our valued customers. This collaboration underscores our commitment to providing you with the very best that Western Australia’s natural bounty has to offer.
A bit of History
Myles ventured into beekeeping due to his fascination with how bees collaborate harmoniously to produce products that promote well-being. His motivation was twofold: he sought locally-sourced honey to combat his yearly battle with peppi blossom hay fever, a challenge his sons also faced each spring.
What followed was nothing short of astonishing. One hive soon multiplied into two, then four, and eventually expanded into a thriving enterprise with a truckload of hives. Myles found himself in the honey collection business, sourcing splendid varieties from all corners of the state. It’s a narrative not uncommon in this field.
With a pre-existing pottery shopfront, the decision was made to introduce their “Nude Honey” to the market. This brand name encapsulated their fundamental ethos – an unwavering commitment to maintaining the honey’s natural essence, keeping it raw, unfiltered, and pure. Their processing techniques were designed to preserve the honey’s delightful flavors and renowned healing properties.
Over the years, it became evident that their seemingly light-hearted approach held a deeper truth. They came to realise that the state’s native forests played a pivotal role in shaping the unique flavours of their honey. In recognition of this, they formed partnerships with generous farmers who graciously shared access to their native forests.
Jacquie fondly remarks that Myles seems to drive with his head in the clouds, a consequence of his constant gaze upward to identify the blossoms on trees as they journey through different locales. It’s a testament to their profound dedication to their craft.
This work is a labor of love, characterized by the great outdoors, arduous labor, and long hours. However, the reward lies in the smiles on people’s faces as they savor the diverse honey varieties, making every ounce of effort worthwhile.
Like all beekeepers, they operate under the cover of night, ensuring the bees’ peaceful slumber as they transport them to new homes and abundant food sources.
