If you live in the Twin Cities Metro Area or nearby in Minnesota, you may have never heard of bee therapy — and yet, the very thing you’ve been looking for to calm your anxious mind might already be buzzing gently in Stillwater Minnesota.

At Honeycomb Cottage MN, we offer a unique form of apitherapy — one rooted in tradition, guided by science, and centered around one core goal: helping your nervous system slow down, reset, and heal.

A Preliminary and Multidisciplinary Study: The Effect of ‘Sleeping on The Beehives’ and Listening to Bees on Human Anxiety Levels” by Tandırcıoğlu, Acıkan, and Bilgin. This research provides valuable insights into how apihouse experiences and bee buzzing sounds can alleviate anxiety.

A study titled “Bee Well: a positive psychological impact of a pro-environmental intervention on beekeepers’ and their families’ wellbeing” explored the psychological effects of beekeeping on farmers and their families in Ireland.

Enhanced Psychological Wellbeing: Participants reported increased feelings of pride, purpose, and connection to nature and community through beekeeping activities. Stress Reduction: Engaging with bees and the environment led to a notable decrease in stress levels among participants. Mindfulness and Flow: The act of beekeeping facilitated states of mindfulness and flow, contributing to overall mental wellness.

Breathe Easy: How Hive Air Therapy Supports Allergy Relief

At Honeycomb Cottage MN, we offer a unique wellness experience known as hive air therapy—a natural approach that harnesses the therapeutic properties of beehive air to alleviate allergy symptoms. This practice, rooted in apitherapy traditions, is gaining attention for its potential to support respiratory health and immune balance.

Learn about the benefits of Bee Therapy.

At Honeycomb Cottage MN, we offer a calming wellness experience known as bee therapy—a soothing practice where guests lie above active beehives and absorb the gentle vibrations, hum, and warmth produced by the colony. While bee therapy may sound unusual, it draws from both ancient practices and emerging research in sound healing, nature therapy, and vibrational medicine.

Hive air therapy involves inhaling the warm, aromatic air emitted from active beehives. This air is rich in volatile organic compounds (VOCs) produced by bees and their products, including:

• Propolis: Known for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.

• Beeswax and Honey: Emit soothing aromatic compounds.

• Pollen and Royal Jelly: Contain bioactive substances that may modulate immune responses.