Produce that feeds Land, Body & Community
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A Certified Organic farm specializing in greens & herbs, and a community space, The Hive, waiting for you.
For over 20 years, we’ve been a production farm, specializing in produce for chefs and farmers’ markets in Midcoast and Southern Maine. In 2018 we moved to our forever land in Bowdoinham.
We love vegetables & herbs that are small, intensely flavored, and often pushing the boundaries of the norm.
THE HIVE is our dream of bringing inspired dinner conversations to life. A newly built timber framed space, we have programs for you, as well as a space for you to rent in the middle of our working farm.
Featured Farm Products, Workshops & Events
*** All purchases made prior to May 1, 2026 will have an added 10% value. For example, a $200 purchase will earn you $220 in credit. ***
Build A Stronger Relationship With Your Farm: Pre-Purchase Farm Credit
CSA models, or farm credit, is a way to help complete the loop of being committed to supporting local agriculture. We sincerely value getting to know you better as regular customers, and likewise, hopefully the consistency of our product will come to feel familiar and nourishing to you!
Why Pre-Purchase?
Ultimate Flexibility: Choose exactly what you want, when you want it—from weekly vegetables to herb seedlings for your garden and our well loved value-added products.
Support Us Directly
Your share provides the stable, upfront income we need to plan our season and pay our staff. You're investing in a local business and keeping food growing right here.Know Your Food, Know Your Farmer
See exactly where your food comes from and how it's grown. We believe in transparency and welcome you to be part of our farming story.Easy Gifting: Give the gift of fresh, local food to a friend or family member.
How it works:
Purchase credit in $100 increments.
Use your credit on anything we sell: fresh vegetables, seedlings, value-added products, and herbal items.
Credit never expires and is transferable to friends or family.
Credit is non-refundable.
Using Your Credit at the Farmers' Market:
We'll create a debit card for you that will be logged into our farmers’ market register program. You can ask our farmers for your balance anytime.
Famers' Markets 2026
Portland, Deering Oaks park, Saturdays April 18 - October 31 (7-1); November 7-21 (8-1)
Our stand is just north of the stone bridge in the center.
Join us for Taco Nights at The Hive every 3rd Thursday from June to September! 5-7pm or sell out.
Gather with friends and family to enjoy delicious tacos made in-house with fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Vegetarian options available & Gluten Free
Featuring local, seasonal ingredients
Children’s-sized option
Beverages available for purchase
LIVE MUSIC BY CRIBSTONE!
Your $5 ticket fee per person can be used as a coupon toward a beverage on the night of the event!
(Tickets not necessary for guests who are 17 and younger!)
Come hungry, bring your friends, and enjoy a flavorful evening at The Hive! 🌮
August will also feature live music from the duo Cribstone
Fixed plate: Three tacos, seasoned beans & rice, seasonal vegetable slaw tossed with cilantro and lime. (All gluten free, although gluten is used in our kitchen). $30
Children’s Plate: Made to order cheese quesadilla with a side of rice and beans. $7
We'll also have a salsa and fixings bar for you to personalize your tacos just the way you like them.
The process: All guests will require a ticket. Purchase them here to reserve your spot and help us pre-determine numbers. The cost of your tacos & beverages will be paid the night of the event!
📍 Location: The Hive at 961 Ridge Rd, Bowdoinham, ME 04008
Date: June 27, 2026
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Location: Dandelion Spring Farm | 961 Ridge Rd, Bowdoinham, ME 04008
Celebrate the peak of light as we gather together in community for the Summer Solstice at The Hive!
The Summer Solstice (also known as Midsummer and Litha in many pagan communities) is a time of abundance, growth, and vitality. The energy of the sun is at its height and nature flourishes all around us. To honor this turning in the wheel of the year and the power of the sun, we'll create an altar, engage in a solstice divination practice, and enjoy dancing around an outdoor bonfire.
Expect to tune into the energy of this powerful moment in the cycle of the seasons, connect with others, and learn about the culture and traditions of this magical holiday.
Fresh fruit, cheese, and herbal tea will be served.
Bring a cushion to sit on or opt for a provided chair.
Instructor: Maya Rook
Maya Rook loves creating space for community to come together during potent moments throughout the year and explore the energy that is currently arising. She is the creator ofFirefly Studioand offers wellness classes throughout Midcoast and Southern Maine. Her sessions are informed by her experiences as a yoga and meditation teacher, practitioner of natural magic and Tibetan Buddhism, and work as a cultural historian. Participants have described Maya’s approach to rituals and gatherings as welcoming, magical, creative, and grounding. You will walk away with a deeper connection to yourself and others, awareness of the turning of the seasons, and fresh perspectives in how you view the world around you.
Dates: June 4, July 2, August 6
Time: 5pm-7:30pm
Price: Tickets are sold on a sliding scale per class, pay what feels comfortable for you
A series where you can sign up for one or attend all.
Herbal first aid is for everyone - all levels of herbal interest are welcome! Join local clinical & community herbalist, Quincy Brimstein, in this four part series that aims to prepare and empower you to deal with the unexpected and start to incorporate herbs into your first aid essentials. Together, we will discuss herbs in local abundance, and plants that can be sustainably sourced and harvested. Each class will include a hands on demo or medicine making component.
Addressing Infections | June 4
Building off some of the knowledge shared in topical wound care, we will move into how to use herbs internally to mitigate localized bacterial and viral infections. These methods are not a substitute to medical care, but aim to support the body as it fights off infection, especially in combination with other therapies.
We will cover topics including: GI upset, upper respiratory infection, ear infection, staph, yeast infection & cold/flu.
- echinacea, bee balm, berberine, usnea, yarrow, lobelia, slippery elm
Immune Support - Beyond the Basics | July 2
We will discuss herbs, foods, and more, than can support the bodies innate immune systems before, during and after illness. Weaving in the importance of addressing the lymphatic system, stress management, and the role in inflammation on our immune system responses.
- elder, garlic, bee balm, reishi, astragalus, calendula, echinacea, mints (thyme, sage, spearmint, oregano), chickweed, yarrow, elecampane, fermented foods
Pain Management, Shock, & Aftercare | August 6
Some first aid situations are bigger than we can plan for and require professional medical support. In this class, we will discuss situations where herbal remedies can support in the aftermath of major injury including pain management and soothing the nervous system from the effects of shock. These techniques are helpful for both patients and the witnesses to the first aid scenario.
- wild lettuce, kava, california poppy, ghost pipe, flower essences, lavender, bitters, arnica, rose
Workshops, Events, Rentals
We believe that the more connected we are to our food source, the more we allow ourselves to touch, taste, feel, and sense the environment around us, the healthier we are. Building this awareness is hard and takes time, and sometimes being in the company of others helps. The Hive, a building to gather in, is our version of the modern grange and a place where we can practice what we preach.
Learn about Dandelion Spring Farm
Farmers’ Markets & Wholesale to Chefs
A place for building community. Dancing. Eating.
Workshop & Event Sign-ups. Herbs to ship. CSA for market.
Located in Bowdoinham, Maine.
Just 40 minutes from Portland, a stone’s throw from Augusta, Lewiston, Brunswick, Damariscotta, and on hour from Camden-Rockland.
961 Ridge Rd
Bowdoinham, ME 04008
RSVP
RSVP for classes and special events, buy herbal products online, or buy your CSA share!
Participate
Interested in renting The Hive or teaching? Let us know and someone will reach out.
