Kemi Pavlocak
Beekeeper, Owner of SAVAGE BEE-CHES, and San Diego Gourmet Honey Curator
Kemi Pavlocak is the beekeeper and owner behind SAVAGE BEE-CHES, a San Diego gourmet honey brand rooted in sustainability, education, community, and respect for nature’s process.
Kemi Pavlocak is the owner of SAVAGE BEE-CHES, a San Diego-based gourmet honey brand built around nature, sustainability, and a deeper appreciation for the world of bees. What began as a love for conservation, planting trees, and caring for open land grew into a business that treats honey as more than a product — it is a reflection of ecosystems, seasons, patience, and the delicate work of the hive. Through SAVAGE BEE-CHES, Kemi brings education, personality, and intention into the honey experience. Her work highlights the difference between simply selling honey and helping people understand where it comes from, how bees shape the environment, and why nature cannot be rushed. With support from her spouse and business partner, Michael Pavlocak, along with a strong circle of friends and mentors, Kemi has grown the brand from rural beginnings in San Diego County to a storefront in Old Town San Diego. Her story is one of resilience, community, and honoring the sweetness that comes from paying attention to the world around us.