There's something about Pemberton that gets into your senses-the clean air, the cool stillness of the forest, and that faint hum of bees drifting through the trees. Nestled just outside town, surrounded by towering karri and marri, you'll find Pemberton Honey Co, a boutique producer creating some of Western Australia's most exquisite natural honey.

And yes, you'll find their jars gleaming proudly on our shelves here at Treasures in the Forest-straight from the hive to your hands.

Pemberton Honey Co isn't a faceless brand. It's a family story-Mikey and Allexa Cernotta, their three daughters, and a farm called Whispering Woods. From this hillside property overlooking the karri canopy, they manage hives that travel across the South West and beyond, chasing nectar from Pemberton to Esperance and the Goldfields.

Each harvest tells a story of time and place. Depending on the season, the bees might be working redgum, jarrah, blackbutt or wildflower. The result? Honeys that range from light and floral to deep amber with notes of caramel and smoke. No two batches are quite the same, and that's the charm.

More Than Honey - A Connection to the Bush

At its heart, Pemberton Honey Co is about connection. The Cernottas call their business a "centre of excellence connecting people to the Australian bush," but it's more than that-it's a reminder of how sweetly intertwined nature and nurture can be.

When you taste their honey, you're tasting the landscape itself: the soil, the flowers, the changing weather. Every spoonful feels like a postcard from the forest.

How They Keep It So Pure

Here's the thing: not all honey is created equal. Many commercial brands are pasteurised or over-filtered, stripping away the very enzymes and nutrients that make honey special. Pemberton Honey Co does the opposite.

Their honey is raw, unprocessed, and 100% natural. It's carefully extracted in small batches, filtered only enough to remove wax, and never heated beyond what the hive produces naturally. That means the taste, colour, and health benefits stay intact.

All processing happens right there on the property in their purpose-built "packing shed"-a small, spotless space just a short walk from the cabin on their farm. It's about as local as production gets.

A Family Business with Heart

If you meet Mikey and Allexa at a local market, you'll notice it immediately-they glow when they talk about their bees. Mikey manages the hives and harvests, while Allexa, a school teacher, brings her own quiet passion for learning and sharing the story of sustainability. Together, they're teaching their children the same respect for the land that feeds them.

That kind of heart shows in the final product. You can tell when something's made by people who genuinely care.

Why We're Proud to Stock Pemberton Honey Co

At Treasures in the Forest, we always look for products that capture the spirit of the region. Pemberton Honey Co ticks every box-local, ethical, beautiful, and deeply tied to this place we call home.

Whether you're buying it as a souvenir, a pantry staple, or a thoughtful gift, here's what makes it special:

100% natural, raw, and unheated honey
Harvested across the South West for unique seasonal flavours
Hand-packed right here in Pemberton
Made by a small family business that supports local ecosystems
Each jar reflects the story of the land and its bees

How to Enjoy It

A drizzle on fresh sourdough, a spoon in herbal tea, a glaze for roast vegetables-or honestly, straight from the jar. Pemberton Honey Co's range works anywhere you want real flavour.

Visitors often ask us for pairing ideas, so here are a few local favourites:

With local cheeses - Try a soft brie with a little drizzle on top.
On pancakes - Especially the kind made in a cabin kitchen while rain hits the tin roof.
In warm lemon water - For a gentle morning tonic.
As a gift - A jar of pure WA honey beats a fridge magnet any day.

Bring a Taste of Whispering Woods Home

Next time you're exploring Pemberton, stop by Treasures in the Forest and pick up a jar of Pemberton Honey Co honey. It's a small, simple way to support local families-and to take a little bit of forest sunshine home with you.

You can also learn more about the makers or come chat with us in store to hear what the bees have been up to lately.

Because sometimes, the sweetest souvenirs aren't the ones that sit on a shelf-they're the ones that remind you exactly where you've been.

Pemberton Honey Co: Pure Honey from the Heart of the Karri Forest