-Heather Kabat
"In the summer, slip into the womb with the hum of a beehive vibrating you into a serene and meditative state. During the winter, the gentle clanking of an old timey cookstove heats your core with a warm scent of cedar and soft glowing lights. Step outside to regulate with the breath of a trout stream. Sit on the covered porch staring into the trees. Take a quick cold plunge so you are grateful to return to the warm cocoon or make your way to the stream bank to cool just your feet, allowing the mountain breeze to waft across your skin. Mary's nurturing guidance and caring soul will send you back home with a new perspective."
-Bettina Freese
In Appalachian folklore, beekeepers would speak softly to their hives, sharing news of the family- births, deaths, and daily life. It was believed the bees are members of the household and directly connect to the divinity and the ancestors. (Left: Mary talking to her bees telling them all about the Honeybee Sanctuary idea and all the new loving visitors they will have)
Face up allows the vibrations to tickle the neck sometimes creating a tingling sensation
Face down is a favorite way to inhale the hive air and deeply observe with all the senses
The benches are 10 feet long: enough for 2 people to lay if you are super comfy with each other!
Don't be shy in putting your ear right in between the bench slabs to really
listen to all the varying vibrations and buzz communications
Laying face first fully soaking up the smells, vibrations, and beehive air