Dreaming With Bees

NEW SERVICES AVAILABLE AT THE HOMESTEAD

Last year while I took a little break from the routine of our rushed society, I was able to spend some time focusing on several classes, one of the them being Dreaming With Bees with the wonderful Ariella Daly. In my cocoon of a structure I lived in with it’s thick earthen walls, post and beam ceilings, thatched roof and flagstone floors, I met with a “hive” of women via phone (not Zoom, thankfully) to mirror each others dreams and subconscious. In the dark, we closed our eyes, slowed way the hell down, discussed and dissected what our dreams might be telling us. That time was one of the best gifts I ever gave myself, even through the frustrations of losing signal, which happened all the time in the jungle! A lot transpired, including using this knowledge and creativity to create a business plan for another course I took while being in the jungle for my Capstone Project for the Transformational Travel Council. It was to be named Tesoro, which means honey pot or treasure in Latin. Tesoro would have been many things, but namely, a place to restore oneself with the abundance of nature and sleeping with the bees on our Panamanian property. Yes, you read that right. In many cultures - mostly the Balkans, the Baltic’s, but also the Yucatan - cultures that honor the bee - also create sleeping quarters and spaces to receive apitherapy services. Don’t worry, you don’t actually share a bed with them. They are housed in their own space, while the bed platforms are above or beside the bee homes. The vibrational hum of the bees, in addition to the pure and powerful medicine they bring are pure magic. I was in conversation recently about this, and it reminded me to not let my dreams dissolve.

While I cannot bring you Tesoro right now, I can bring you what I call Dreaming With Bees Massage. I have been thinking about this since last summer and am glad I have a space to share it now. I have done my best to create a private, quiet space to drop out and tune in. This is also perfect for those who need extra recovery time post massage and to ensure your time on the table is quiet and reflective.

DREAMING WITH BEES
$120 - 90 Minute Massage + 30 Minutes Tea Time
Escape into dream time with this massage created to induce lucidity. In ancient folklore, it is said that the honey bee is a bridge from our dreams and waking life...and beyond. Theta stage binaural music is paired with an herbal oil infusion of hive products, mugwort, lavender and yarrow in this silent 90 minute session. An additional 30 minutes has been incorporated into this session for recovery to sip on rosemary and honey tea, to bring you back into mental clarity. Bring a journal to record what might surface. BOOK ME!

I have been working on several new body and skin care products, and in doing so, would like to share some of the ingredients I have been working with. I now have a service for those looking for some extra attention to their facial skin. This will be perfect for the upcoming cold and dryer months of the year.

Milk & Honey Masque
$40 - 30 Minute Facial Masque
Achieve luminous skin with this handcrafted treatment of honey, milk, clay, propolis, and other botanicals. Good for all skins types, this honey mask will lift impurities, hydrate, tone and calm the mind. Includes facial cupping, head, neck & shoulder massage. Can be combined with any massage service when booked ahead of time. BOOK ME!

Herbs I am currently harvesting and working with:

Mugwort (always)
Goldenrod (beekeepers best friend)
Mountain Mint (cool prairie chic)
Other Top Secret stuff (thanks to my soul sister, Chloe)

Fruits :

Persimmons and apples (thanks to my sauna sister, Mrs. Conner)

Coming Up - Banya Fest!

Billy and I are heading to the Twin Cities in a month for some much needed R&R at a sauna festival called Banya Fest. Ya’ll, we haven’t gone farther than a trip to Costco in over a year now and I have to say I CANNOT WAIT for this much anticipated reprieve. I’m going to bring back all the sauna inspiration.

Thanks for reading,
😵 - Cara