Welcome Honeycomb Cottage MN to the Green Business Directory

We are thrilled to welcome Honeycomb Cottage MN as the newest certified member of the Greater Stillwater Area Green Business Directory—and one of the most unique businesses we’ve ever had the honor of reviewing.

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Honeycomb Cottage MN is a bee therapy and wellness center offering apitherapy through hive aerosol therapy, an experience that is still incredibly rare in the United States. Guests are invited to rest atop live beehives and gently inhale the natural aromas of the hive—without any direct contact with the bees. The result is a deeply calming, sensory experience that supports physical, emotional, and mental well-being while fostering a profound connection to the natural world.

What makes Honeycomb Cottage MN truly stand out is the intentional care given to both human healing and ecological balance. While honeybees are not native to North America, the stewardship practiced here is rooted in awareness and responsibility—carefully managing hive numbers, planting native species, and ensuring local ecosystems are supported rather than outcompeted. The surrounding landscape is designed with pollinators in mind, reinforcing the idea that sustainability isn’t just about reducing harm, but actively nurturing life.

The cottage itself reflects this philosophy. It operates without electricity, protecting the bees’ natural communication systems, relies on rainwater harvesting, and uses a composting toilet—a rare example of truly low-impact infrastructure. Every decision, from materials to daily operations, reflects a commitment to working with nature rather than around it.

Beyond the physical space, Honeycomb Cottage MN serves as a hub for education, community, and healing. The business supports local farmers, beekeepers, herbalists, and wellness practitioners, and hosts nature-based events that invite people to learn about insects, native plants, land stewardship, and their own place within the ecosystem. Their work gently reminds us of what E.O. Wilson called “the little things that run the world,” and how caring for them ultimately means caring for ourselves.

Looking ahead, Honeycomb Cottage MN hopes to expand its reach to serve individuals facing significant health challenges, including veterans living with PTSD—a population for whom beekeeping and hive-based therapies have shown meaningful benefits. It’s a vision rooted in compassion, research, and a belief that healing and sustainability are deeply intertwined.

We’re proud to recognize Honeycomb Cottage MN for their leadership, transparency, and innovative approach to sustainability and wellness. Please join us in welcoming them to the Green Business Directory—and in celebrating a business that is redefining what it means to heal people and planet together.