The Hive: Culinary Collective & Event Space

10/26/2026

What does a snakebite have to do with The Hive? Everything.

Hurt people, hurt people.

The Hive will provide a physical space and a container for the practices that heal us. The Hive will give our community opportunities to grow, learn, connect, expand, and heal. I’m creating this space for myself just as much as any other person. We look forward to welcoming you in with open arms.

10/22/2026

It’s a crazy world we live in, so you might as well go ahead and give yourself permission to “go a little crazy” and order your Advent Calendar in October. 😂

What a delightful experiment this has been! I came up with this idea just a few weeks ago. I was thinking of ways to support small businesses while building The Hive community, and I thought “how cool would it be to offer a curated selection of offerings from some of my favorite small businesses!?”

It came together so quickly and so beautifully. There will only be 100 of these incredible beauties, so snag one. You won’t regret it.

The Hive and all of these delicious, incredible, amazing small businesses thank you.

Link to purchase in our bio.

P.S. Never fear: This calendar has exactly zero plastic knick-knacks inside.

P.P.S. The treats and experiences inside this calendar can be enjoyed by anyone, anywhere. You don’t have to live in the Madison area to love these gifts!

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10/22/2026

It’s a crazy world we living in, so you might as well go ahead and give yourself permission to “go a little crazy” and order your Advent Calendar in October. 😂

What a delightful experiment this has been! I came up with this idea just a few weeks ago. I was thinking of ways to support small businesses while building The Hive community, and I thought “how cool would it be to offer a curated selection of offerings from some of my favorite small businesses!?”

It came together so quickly and so beautifully. There will only be 100 of these incredible beauties, so snag one. You won’t regret it.

The Hive and all of these delicious, incredible, amazing small businesses thank you.

P.S. Never fear: This calendar has exactly zero plastic knick-knacks inside.

P.P.S. The treats and experiences inside this calendar can be enjoyed by anyone, anywhere. You don’t have to live in the Madison area to love these gifts!

.eatum .co .liminal .death.studio

10/21/2026

So many things are happening over here! We just left the Planning Commission meeting and we are excited to celebrate the fact that our updated CUP was approved! Hooray!

The Architects and Engineers will be on-site this week to start drawing up the plans. Next big step: Architectural Design Review!

I’m continuing to celebrate and find the joy in this journey. Thank you for joining me and believing in The Hive!

10/16/2026

Hooray! It’s time to announce our November field trips! All links included in our bio.

Nov 1st 1:00-3:00pm Verona Maker Space $75: Join us for Wreath Making with Art for the Mind and Soul. The Hive loves a good art project. Come get crafty with us! Verona Maker

Nov 4th 6:30pm A Outra Band at Glou Glou W**e Bar FREE: Bring some friends and enjoy Brazilian music by A Outra Band! ⋆｡°✩GlouGlou ⋆｡°✩ A Outra

Nov 7th 10am - 1:30pm OPI Carnival at Netherwood Knoll Elementary FREE : This event is perfect for families with young children (recommended 8 and younger). There are so many fun games, snacks, raffle prizes, and bounce houses!

Nov 11-18 The Hive Goes to France: We are so excited to be held in a retreat facilitated by Lady Culture. We will be focusing on what our inner child needs and enjoying a spacious week of replenishment. Ladyculture

November 22nd 1pm American Players Theater: There are just a few tickets left to Witch at American Player’s Theater! If you haven’t experienced this magical place in Spring Green, please consider joining us as we close out the 2026 APT Theater season! American Players Theatre

10/15/2026

Today, I received a gift.

At the closing, The Investor wore a necklace made of seeds because, she said, “today represents a beginning, just like these seeds.”

The Hive’s story is just beginning, and it’s already filled with so much magic, it’s got to be a fairy tale. It’s not always easy, but it’s been so beautiful and expansive. I am so grateful.

This Tesserae series represents just a few examples of the magnificent pieces that make up The Hive’s story. There are
so many incredible people, experiences, and lessons who have all had a hand in creating this incredible mosaic.

Mosaics are built one piece at a time. They’re built with intention and a little bit of mystery. I don’t know exactly what the final product will look like, but I know it’ll be made up of stunning tesserae. 🐝❤️

10/12/2026

10/09/2026

It’s time for another magical, yet true, story.

This particular tessera in The Hive mosaic is truly exceptional. She represents a dream I didn’t even dare to dream.

My, how the stars have aligned. I am so grateful.

10/07/2026

In my 7th grade art class, we were tasked with creating a mosaic. I chose a photograph of a monarch butterfly as inspiration.

I could have opted for the “easy path” - creating a small mosaic with large pieces. Instead, I selected the largest piece of tagboard I could find, then proceeded to cut the smallest pieces of sticky paper to build out my mosaic.

The project took a long time to complete and required an exceptional amount of effort on my part. I recall feeling a bit resentful toward it…like, I just wanted it to be done and couldn’t wait to finish it. I wasn’t finding joy in the process.

When I finally did finish it, I felt an incredible sense of accomplishment and pride. I had persevered! I had created this beautiful masterpiece. I was grateful I’d seen it through and finished what I started - even if I hadn’t been able to feel much joy and gratitude while it was in progress.

In many ways, The Hive is like a mosaic. There are so many beautiful pieces coming together to bring this vision to life. There are so many individuals working alongside me to fill in the missing pieces I haven’t been able to find, create, or source myself.

Like my 7th grade art project, this has been a “go big or go home” project. It’s going to take some time, and I am reminded of the need to be intentional - finding and infusing joy into the process.

Reflecting on the magic and transformation that’s occurred in the past year brings me a lot of gratitude, peace, and joy. In the spirit of celebration, I’ve selected a few of the many magnificent pieces from The Hive’s mosaic and will share their unbelievable, yet true, stories with you.

First up: The Property.

10/05/2026

I am thrilled to introduce our Field Trip Series: “The Hive Goes to…”

I’ve been so eager to bring my vision for The Hive to life. Until recently, my vision was very narrow in scope, focusing on the physical space we’re creating. This past week, I had a real epiphany:

The Hive is not simply a building waiting to open. It’s a community waiting to come together.

Channeling some of that COVID-era creativity we all had to learn, I am figuring out ways I can begin to build The Hive community without our physical space.

“The Hive Goes to…” Field Trip series will allow us to do exactly that. We will get out and explore, support small businesses, experience new things. I am so excited to introduce you all to some of the people, places, and offerings that inspire me. Think of it as a little preview of what’s to come.

First up: October Field Trips!

10/4: Farley Nature Center - we had a wonderful time at the Linda & Gene Farley Center Fall Festival and especially enjoyed the live music provided by Julien Kozak !

10/10 * 7:30pm CT - Libra Dark of the Moon Circle with Lauren Kaas Norton - $22; Online gathering for reflection, intention, and new beginnings under the dark night of the new moon in Libra. Register here: https://www.throughthewoodsdoula.com/what-i-offer

10/13 * 5-6pm CT - Guitar Meditation at The Holistic Healing Center - Harmonic Egg Madison - FREE

10/18 * 1-2pm CT - Integrative Movement Session with Amelia Eisen - $25; Online offering with option to join Melissa at The Hive. Through somatic awareness, intuitive movement, and creative exploration, you’ll learn to listen to your body from the inside - softening tension, restoring clarity, and cultivating a deeper sense of vitality and presence. Register on our website, www.lovethehive.com

10/25 * 5-8pm CT - Under The Hunter’s Moon - $35; Support REAP Food Group in their mission to build a local food system rooted in the rhythm of the seasons. Register here: https://www.reapfoodgroup.org/event/under-the-hunters-moon/

Links will be included in our bio!