About Us
Austin
Welcome to the Honeycomb Cottage MN, where nature's harmony meets healing. My journey with bee therapy began as a quest for solace from the fatigue of an autoimmune condition, coaching wrestling, and working on our homestead. Dealing with constant nervous system fatigue and heart strain, I sought a deeper connection with nature to find balance and tranquility.
Grounding, tuning into nature's frequencies and being a Functional Patterns practitioner led me to discover the benefits of bee therapy, and I was fascinated by the synchronicity between bee vibrations and the Earth's resonance. This connection sparked a passion to share the soothing hum and calming vibrations of bees with others.
With the support and guidance of experienced beekeepers and mentors like Joel Lantz in Skandia, MI, Charlie and Carolyne at Capella Ranch in Lafayette, CO. As well as our partnership with Hailey Kisch of Big Sky Acres in Shafer, MN and Mike Mackiewicz of Bone Lake Meadows Apiary in Scandia, MN.
With the help and expertise of all of these people, we designed the Honeycomb Cottage MN to offer a unique and immersive bee therapy experience. Our cozy haven is dedicated to helping others find peace, relaxation, and connection with nature's rhythms, just as I have.
Join us for a truly buzzing experience, and let the gentle vibrations of our bee friends envelop you in serenity and calmness.
Ruth
After trying everything western medicine had to offer to address years of chronic back pain and chronic fatigue, I found Functional Patterns. Within a year, I was able to move and feel better than I had in decades.
Training at Functional Patterns Minnesota exposed me to concepts like quantum biology and seasonal living to address inflammation and degeneration. This led me to connect with nature, plants, animals. and insects, and adopt a seasonal, locally-sourced diet.
Consuming raw local honey even helped me overcome years of allergies. Inspired by the healing powers of bees, I'm now exploring their vibrations and a host of benefits while learning the hands on skills of being a beekeeper with the guidance of Hailey and Mike.
As a former special education teacher I was struggling just to find the energy to get through the day. Now, I am ready to take on the journey of sharing a newfound passion for nature and wellness with others.
I am able to do this through running the Honeycomb Cottage MN in Stillwater, MN, attending Foraging classes by Maria Wesserle of Four Season Foraging, and working as a Functional Patterns practitioner.
We are also excited to be the host site for the Forest Lake Nature School run by Anthony and Melissa Ulrich, starting in September 2026!
Honey Bees embody a sense of wonder and enchantment, offering a glimpse into the magic of nature. As the sole insect responsible for producing food for humans, they have many more wonders to share.
The soothing hum of their industrious activity and the sweet aroma of their honey production create a truly captivating experience.
Typically, only beekeepers get to appreciate the full extent of this wonder, but now, the Honeycomb Cottage MN invites you to immerse yourself in the full sensory delight of the bees' world, beyond just the taste of honey.
We were unaware of apitherapy prior to meeting Hailey Kisch of Big Sky Acres in Schafer, MN in early 2024. Hailey then introduced us to Mike Mackiewicz of Bone Lake Meadows Apiary in Scandia, MN. Together we worked on designing the Honeycomb Cottage MN over the next few months and we were able to open for our first season in the summer of 2024.
At the Honeycomb Cottage MN, we have raw unfiltered local honey and beeswax candles provided by Hailey Kisch at Big Sky Acres for sale.
Hailey has raw local honey, beeswax candles, herbal tinctures, chicken, chicken and duck eggs, milk, cream, vegetables and additional handmade, locally sourced products for sale year round that can be ordered online here. You can also go to her farm stand in Shafer, MN to shop in person and see what kinds of products she has available seasonally. The location of Hailey’s farm stand can be found here. We highly recommend making the trip to check it out!
We are forever grateful to be partnered with Mike and Hailey, it is because of their help and guidance that we have been able to make the Honeycomb Cottage MN a reality! They continue to be an invaluable resource to us and we are blessed to have them in our lives.
We are also fortunate to have connected with Jenny Holsinger of Apotheosis in Wyoming, MN. Jenny has been practicing Reiki and Life Coaching since 2017 and has expanded her expertise to include Spinal Flow Technique, hypnotherapy, neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), and emotional body guidance. We are excited to begin offering Spinal Flowing with the Bees in our 2025 season! Additionally, we sell Jenny’s exceptional tea blends in the Honeycomb Cottage MN.
The 2026 season is shaping up to be our biggest year yet at the Honeycomb Cottage MN. We have met so many incredible healing practitioners who are excited to offer their services to their clients in the Honeycomb Cottage MN and on our 5 acres here in Stillwater, Minnesota. We will keep the Events Page updated weekly as we add new events and practitioners offering sessions for their clients to benefit from the healing power of bees as well as other modalities here at Honeycomb Cottage MN.