Behind every fence post, there is an adventure — and this one is buzzing right along on our family farm in Monterey, Tennessee.
The Makers IP Bee House is an ongoing, hands-on experiment rooted in the traditional Slovenian AŽ hive design. We’re blending time-tested mountain wisdom with modern monitoring, climate control, solar power, and livestreaming so we can learn, document, and share what works for beekeepers here on the Cumberland Plateau. Every camera feed, temperature log, flow frame test, and design tweak is about proving that if they can do it, we can do it — and helping others do the same.
Your support keeps the adventure going. Donations help us:
- Purchase and test new monitoring equipment, solar components, and hive materials
- Maintain reliable livestreams and YouTube content so folks can watch the bees in real time
- Document findings transparently for other makers, homesteaders, and beekeepers
- Explore research partnerships and improvements that honor both tradition and innovation
We’re a small family operation doing this the old-fashioned way — with curiosity, grit, and a whole lot of grace. Every dollar goes straight into the Bee House project and the knowledge we share freely on makersip.com.
How to Donate
We’ve set this up through PayPal Every gift, big or small, is deeply appreciated and helps us keep building.
Please note: Voluntary contribution to support the Makers IP Bee House experiment. Makers IP LLC is a for-profit business. No goods/services or tax receipt provided.
Thank you for believing in the Makers IP mission. Whether you send a money or just stop by to watch the live hive cams, you’re part of the story. We can’t wait to show you what the bees teach us next.
— Mark, Cynthia & the Makers IP Team
Questions? Email Mark Davis at mwdavis@makersip.com.