Founding
Beehive Co-op opened in Atlanta in 2004 to rave reviews. Atlanta Magazine reported, "It's a simple concept, brilliantly executed: Gather the cream of Atlanta's artisan crop and rent them booths in a former gallery space for a small fee plus four hours of work in the store per week. The result? A well-edited collection of affordable, locally produced goods in an atmosphere with the thrill of a bazaar but the tidy merchandising and "cool quotient" of your favorite boutique".
Opening Party 2004
Beehive
was conceived by Petra Geiger, a graphic designer by training who struggled to
find an appropriate outlet for her handmade handbags and stationery line. After
meeting many other local artisans in the same predicament, and with the image
of antique malls swirling in her mind's eye, Petra sensed that setting up a
co-op of dedicated designers was a perfect solution for both the designers and
for customers seeking one-of-a-kind items. "I started Beehive because I saw a
need for a new entrepreneurial model, one rooted in community and
collaboration," says Petra. "I also felt a real desire among people I talked to
for an alternative to the prevailing mall culture."
Mt. Kisco became an obvious choice for it's thriving retail community and central location in Westchester. Luckily, she stumbled upon a very cute, retro space on Main Street and quickly knew it had just what she needed to create a vibrant little hub for local artisans and designers.
Opening September 15th, 2008 Petra hopes the community will embrace this newly minted Beehive and support all the great local talent to be found in Westchester and beyond!
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