About Us
The Hive is Here
The Hive is Here
The Hive is Here
The Hive, is a community supported shared-space and retail collective, for emerging local brands working cooperatively towards growth and prosperity.
The Mission:
The Hive is Here
The Hive is Here
- A collaborative space to aid the growth of new independent businesses.
- Foster resident businesses from Hive resident into their next chapter of growth
- Increase the diversity of voices on Main Street retail offerings available to our community.
The Pop Up:
The Hive is Here
The Pop Up:
- A retail accelerator in Natick, MA.
- 3-18 month commitments available.
- Prepared space means no costly buildout.
- Collective Shopkeeping keeps operation affordable.
- Mentorship and collaborative learning.
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Current Residents
Hedgehog Belly Designs
Hedgehog Belly Designs
Hedgehog Belly Designs
Hedgehog Belly Designs is a small collection of clothing
designed and ethically manufactured in Massachusetts. The collection is comprised of simple styles, unique prints & colors, and natural fibers - making it the perfect option for everything from puddle jumping to special occasion!
Isabel spent a decade in high-end children's fashion design in NYC and London, before having her son Max and starting Hedgehog Belly from her studio in Framingham. Hedgehog Belly will be the Hive's first anchor brand, her residency in the space will extend through June 2024.
Ten Trees Books
Hedgehog Belly Designs
Hedgehog Belly Designs
Locally owned and independently operated, Ten Trees Books was founded by Kim Rickard, a Natick resident with a love of the town and its vision for the future. Ten Trees Books mission is to serve the community by offering a warm, interesting environment where residents can pursue their literary interests. We foster diversity and are uniquely focused on providing readers access to whatever they choose to read. Ten Trees will started residency in March 2024 and will begin a year long whole Hive tenancy in July 2024
Locally owned and independently operated,
Hedge and Heather
Hedge and Heather
Hedge and Heather
Natick native, Heather McNamara makes hand crafted manifestation candles at her workshop in Shrewsbury. A fervent believer in “what you think about, you bring about”, Hedge & Heather creates candles that support your intentions as you focus on your ultimate dreams and goals.
Hedge & Heather candles are hand poured with 100% soy wax, cotton wicks, phthalate-free, paraben-free, cruelty-free fragrance oils, and a little bit of magic. Using a combination of crystals and flowers that correspond with your intention, we create candles that are unique and one of a kind.
Heather leads candle making workshops here at The Hive and also teaches for private groups and events. In residency through June 2024
Eco Apothacary
Hedge and Heather
Hedge and Heather
Danielle brings high quality, unscented products to the shop for you to bring home as is or you can add a little fragrance - she has high quality essential oils and fragrance oils, so you could add a touch of a classic scent or make your own combo! Right now she is set up to fill one of her re-useable containers, but soon she’ll be set up for you to fill whatever vessel you might want to bring from home . In residency through June 2024