Stop in for a cup of coffee

I don't know what is required. I wouldn't be too concerned about the electrical circuit itself. But being a very large metal object, don't know if grounding would make it more or less susceptible to lightning. Since it is on stone, I wouldn't consider the surface contact to be a good ground, If the container took a hit and your best ground is a 14 gauge wire or even a conduit...Poof!
Think the shop would get hit first this is almost below the grade next to the old barn wall. Hell I think the roof of the shop is only 10' above the road, maybe. Whats funny the hops trellis has been hit alot! Has a stainless cable system above it. sounds like some one shot a banjo when it gets hit!