About Us
Our Story
The Love for Land
Nestled in the heart of the Llŷn Peninsula, our journey began with Robert Davies, a passionate farmer rooted in a family legacy of agriculture. Growing up on a dairy farm, Robert developed a deep love for the land, nurturing everything from tadpoles to chickens. This early connection to farming ignited a lifelong passion for livestock and land management.
When Robert was a boy, his parents sold their cherished dairy farm. Recognising his unwavering love for farming, they purchased a smallholding adjacent to the original dairy farm, a piece of land that had been in the family's ownership previously. This nurturing decision would prove pivotal in Robert's life.
The Family
In 2007, Robert met Julie, and together they embraced the dream of completing the house his father had started on Eisteddfa Farm, in the heart of the Llŷn Peninsula. Julie brought a rich heritage of Welsh enterprise as a descendant of Morris Evans Oils and daughter of a respected garage owner from Blaenau Ffestiniog. Revitalising the smallholding into a working farm, Robert balanced a career in civil engineering until an injury shifted his path. Drawn to beekeeping, Robert acquired his first hives in 2016. Despite early setbacks, his determination saw the apiary thrive, supported by Julie’s expertise in business and administration.
With support from the Arfor scheme, our hobby transformed into a commercial venture. Today, Davies a’i Gwmni Cyf (trading as Mêl Llŷn) blends generations of Welsh business knowledge with sustainable beekeeping, producing premium raw Welsh honey, handmade beeswax candles, and beeswax gifts.
Our Vision
Our vision is to provide premium quality, raw Welsh honey and handmade beeswax products that consumers can trust, with full confidence in their authenticity. We’re committed to sustainable beekeeping, ethical production, and rigorous testing to guarantee purity and quality.
We believe in:
- Supplying premium, natural food such as wildflower honey, heather blend honey, and beeswax candles.
- Enhancing the local environment through pollination and sustainable land management on the Llŷn Peninsula.
- Preserving raw honey’s natural properties with minimal processing.
- Showcasing our beautiful corner of Wales through our honey, beeswax gifts, and eco-friendly packaging.
- Monitoring and reducing our environmental impact.
- Prioritising local suppliers and supporting our community.