Our Story

Living simply. Seeing differently. Rooted in tradition.

Blindhound Farms was started by a blind beekeeper and his less-blind wife who got tired of modern kitchen nonsense. Mike and Jenn believe that natural living doesn’t have to be complicated—or expensive. With a mix of grit, humor, and a whole lot of bees, they create handmade beeswax wraps using real fabric, real beeswax, and no fluff. Mike is fully blind. Jenn has a rare visual impairment and one good eye that does the heavy lifting. Together, they raise animals, tend hives, and make simple products the old-school way—by hand, with heart, and without the need for plastic or perfection.

  • 🧭 Our Belief

    We believe in real food, real function, and real-life pricing. Our wraps are made to be safe, simple, and strong enough to stand up to everything from school lunches to potluck leftovers. We don’t follow trends, and we don’t charge like we’re trying to fund a startup in Silicon Valley. We make things the way people used to—using tradition, not marketing teams.

  • 👁️ On Blindness

    Mike was born totally blind. Jenn developed a rare visual impairment later in life. Between the two of them, they’ve learned that while sight can be helpful, it’s definitely not required to tell when something actually works—or when it’s just for show. That’s a big reason why Blindhound Farms is all about simplicity, not peacocking. You won’t find shiny trends here—just real materials, thoughtful design, and products that feel right (literally). Turns out, when you take vision out of the equation, function moves to the front of the line—and that’s exactly how they like it.

  • 🐝 Why Bees?

    Bees were Mike’s idea. Most people would think beekeeping and blindness don’t mix—but most people also underestimate what blind folks can do when they’re determined (or just stubborn enough). Mike fell in love with beekeeping through touch, sound, and trust. The bees don’t mind that he can’t see them—they mind if you’re rude. Respect goes a long way in the hive. These bees are more than a source of wax—they're partners in the process. And frankly, they work harder than most of us.