Welcome to our family owned business.
We have been crafting honey for 100 years and welcome the opportunity to celebrate this achievement with you.

Dr. Peter Detchon
Born: 1944
First contacts with beekeeping: Grandfathers beehives 1947-1960
First own beehives: 1960
London University: 1963-1966, BSc(hons)
Sheffield University: 1967-1970, Ph.D.
Research Scientist, CSIRO, Adelaide: 1970-1973
Research Scientist, UWA Medical School, Perth:: 1973-1990
Gingin property purchased: 1974
“Homestead Honey” Business formed: 1975
“Orange Springs” Property purchased: 1990
“The Honey Pot” shop established in Fremantle markets: 2000
Founded WA Beekeepers Association: 2001