Primary Locations:
* Tiburon, South Carolina: This is the small, rural town where Lily Owens lives with her abusive father, T. Ray. This is where the story begins and where Lily experiences the tragic events that lead her to run away.
* August, Georgia: This is the town where Lily and Rosaleen find refuge in the home of the Boatwright sisters: August, June, and May. August's house, known as "The Bottom," becomes a haven for Lily and a place where she begins to heal and find her identity.
* Honey Farm: This is the central place of business for the Boatwright sisters and where they produce their famous honey. It serves as a symbol of the sisters' hard work, community, and the sweetness that exists despite life's hardships.
Other Important Locations:
* Lily's Childhood Home: This is the place where Lily experiences the most trauma and abuse. It represents the difficult past that she is trying to escape.
* The Road: Lily's journey to find the Boatwrights takes her on a long and arduous trip, symbolizing her journey of self-discovery and growth.
* The Black Church: This is a symbol of the black community's strength and resilience, particularly for Rosaleen.
* The Colored Waiting Room: This location highlights the segregation and racism that Lily encounters during her journey.
The novel's locations are important not only for their physical setting but also for their symbolic meaning. They represent Lily's journey from darkness and pain to healing and self-acceptance.