Southern Origin Meadery

06/01/2026

Family. Farming. Mead.
For more than a decade, we’ve been turning the fruits of our labor into something truly special. As a family-owned and operated farm meadery, we proudly steward the same land passed down through generations, honoring our ancestors with every harvest and every bottle.
What started with a passion for honey and a dream has grown into an internationally award-winning meadery, crafting some of the finest meads on the market. Through hard work, perseverance, and a whole lot of teamwork, we’ve navigated challenges, grown our brand, and continued sharing our love of mead with customers near and far.
We’re proof that when family works together toward a common goal, amazing things can happen. Thank you for being part of our journey. 🍯🐝

06/01/2026

Family. Farming. Mead.

For more than a decade, we've been turning the fruits of our labor into something truly special. As a family-owned and operated farm meadery, we proudly steward the same land passed down through generations, honoring our ancestors with every harvest and every bottle.

What started with a passion for honey and a dream has grown into an internationally award-winning meadery, crafting some of the finest meads on the market. Through hard work, perseverance, and a whole lot of teamwork, we've navigated challenges, grown our brand, and continued sharing our love of mead with customers near and far.

We're proof that when family works together toward a common goal, amazing things can happen. Thank you for being part of our journey.

Thank you KTill Collection for the photo!

05/29/2026

Have you given our new Legacy Red a try? This Pyment drinks much like a Pinot Noir. Featuring Cab Franc and Wildflower Mead, the new vintage is an excellent choice for a summer red. If a light and dry summer red is what you're after, our new Legacy Red is a great option. You're going to love it!

05/22/2026

Here is your sign to head to the hive! Grab some dips to-go or enjoy them with us! BOGO mead slushy’s! Juju’s dips: OG chicken, Smoked Salmon Dip, Dill pickle Dip, & OG Pimento Cheese!

05/22/2026

Go see Brianna & Hilary Smith Mays in Downtown Hartwell!

Here is your sign to head to the hive! Grab some dips to-go or enjoy them with us! BOGO mead slushy’s! Juju’s dips: OG chicken, Smoked Salmon Dip, Dill pickle Dip, & OG Pimento Cheese!

05/21/2026

Don’t miss live music from Shawn Hart in our Hartwell location Saturday night!

It’s a great weekend to sip local. 🍷✨

Join us at Southern Origin Meadery for live music from Shawn Hart Saturday evening! Grab your favorite mead, relax, and enjoy a fun night in Hartwell. 🎶

Brianna will also be at the Hartwell Hive Friday and Saturday pouring drinks and hanging out — come see us and kick off the weekend right! 🍯

05/20/2026

We are open in Canon today from 12-6! Stop by and come hang out before the rain arrives. It’s a great day to refill your honey bottles with fresh local honey, grab a mead slushy, your favorite JuJu’s dip, and relax!

05/16/2026

We are open in Canon today from 12-6 with all of your favorites! Queenbee Karen is in the hive today, so you know there’s good times to be had. The weather is ideal for porch sipping and dipping! Come see us in our OG location!

05/15/2026

Go see our crew in Downtown Hartwell!

05/13/2026

It’s a gorgeous day to come and see us in Canon! Get off the beaten path and join us today from 12 to 6 for fresh local honey, luxurious body care, gourmet foods, and the best mead on the market!