Why We Keep a Faraday Cage Inside the Honeycomb Cottage
Why We Keep a Faraday Cage Inside the Honeycomb Cottage
Protecting Bee Frequencies, Supporting Human Healing
At Honeycomb Cottage MN, every detail of our apitherapy space was built with one core belief in mind:
Nature knows how to heal—if we protect its signal.
That’s why inside the Cottage, you’ll find something rare: a Faraday cage structure built directly into the design of our bee-powered healing studio. It’s not visible. You won’t feel it. But you’ll feel the difference.
So—what is a Faraday cage, and why would a bee therapy retreat use one?
Let’s break it down.
What Is a Faraday Cage?
A Faraday cage is a simple but powerful form of electromagnetic shielding. It blocks external electric fields and radiofrequency radiation (like cell towers, Wi-Fi, 5G, Bluetooth)—creating a low-EMF environment inside.
Originally invented by scientist Michael Faraday in 1836, these cages are used in:
Laboratories
EMF-free hospital rooms
Sensitive electronics storage
Spacecraft
We use one for a different reason: to protect bees—and the humans lying above them—from modern electromagnetic interference.
What Happens When Bees Are Shielded from the Earth’s Natural Frequencies?
In 2009, researchers conducted a study placing honeybee colonies inside Faraday cages—not to block human-made radiation, but to cut them off from the Earth’s natural electromagnetic field, known as the Schumann resonance (~7.83 Hz).
The results were disturbing:
The queen bee stopped laying eggs
Worker bee behavior became erratic
Colony collapse followed shortly after
This shows how deeply bees rely on natural frequencies for orientation, communication, and vitality.
And humans? We’re no different.
Schumann Resonance, Bees & Human Biology
The Schumann resonance is created by lightning strikes bouncing between the Earth and ionosphere. It’s a natural, planetary “heartbeat” that our bodies evolved to live in harmony with.
Studies show that exposure to this frequency:
Improves sleep, circadian rhythm, and melatonin production
Regulates the vagus nerve, calming anxiety and supporting digestion
Supports brainwave coherence and emotional balance
Reduces inflammation and oxidative stress
When we’re surrounded by EMFs (5G, Wi-Fi, towers), our bodies and brains lose this connection—just like the bees in the experiment.
Why We Built a Faraday Cage at Honeycomb Cottage MN
Inside our apitherapy structure, you lie directly above 150,000 live bees. They emit:
Vibrations (100–250 Hz, beneficial for fascia and nervous system)
Electromagnetic fields (generated by wing movement and hive communication)
Hive aerosols (filled with enzymes, essential oils, and propolis)
These bee-generated fields are subtle—but powerful.
We wanted to ensure nothing interferes with that natural signal. So we built the Cottage with EMF-reducing materials and design inspired by Faraday cages. This allows:
The bees to stay in resonant alignment with the Earth
You, the client, to enter a clean electromagnetic space where your nervous system can actually downshift
The result?
Guests leave the Cottage feeling grounded, calm, mentally clear, and deeply rested—without any stimulation or effort.
EMF Pollution Is Real—And Increasing
Modern living exposes us to electromagnetic fields 24/7. Studies link chronic EMF exposure to:
Headaches, fatigue, anxiety, sleep disruption
Increased cortisol and nervous system dysregulation
Disruption of cell voltage and mitochondrial stress
Reduced fertility, impaired healing, and mood disorders
We’re not here to fearmonger. We’re here to protect the space where healing happens. Bees need the Earth’s frequencies to function. So do you.
A Protected Space for Natural Healing
Honeycomb Cottage MN is one of the only wellness experiences in the U.S. that offers:
Live hive-based vibrational therapy
Electromagnetic shielding (Faraday-inspired)
A completely passive experience—you just rest, breathe, and receive
And now, we’re bringing in Rosen Method bodywork with certified practitioner Kellie Cottrill, blending somatic release with the grounded intelligence of the hive.
Together, these create a healing model where rest is the medicine—protected from the noise of modern life.
Located in Stillwater, Minnesota
Just minutes from the Keystone Woods Wildlife Management Area
Whether you’re recovering from burnout, navigating anxiety, or seeking something ancient and true—we’ve created a place where the only signal is the one your body remembers:
The hum of the Earth.
The buzz of the hive.
The power of presence.