The Crystal Dome
Retreatis located on 22 acres of
pristine forested land overlooking the West Arm of Kootenay Lake. We are
approximately a 20 minute drive from the charming heritage town of Nelson,
British Columbia and a 20 minute drive to the scenic and well known Ainsworth
Hot Springs. (Should you be arriving from the US, we are about a 3 1/2 hour
drive from the Spokane, Washington Airport.) The Crystal Dome
Retreat features 2 large waterfalls and a year round rushing creek with
many beautiful meditation spots in the woods nearby. TheCrystal Domeitself is a vibrationally attuned example
of sacred architecture that serves as both a holistic retreat centre and a
creative arts centre with a wide variety of events ranging from musical
performances to the annual Tree-of-Life Summer
School. The acoustics of the Crystal Dome are highly uplifting and
vegetarian gourmet dinners on the deck to the sound of the rushing creek are
magical. Children of all ages are fascinated with the beautiful collection
of quartz crystals that are found on display within the dome. We offer
a MicrocosmosMineralGallery display
of crystalline jewellery and healing tools available for sale should
you be so inclined.
The Crystal Dome is available for private retreats,
guest seminar workshops, weekend bed and breakfast getaways along with
the contemplative summer schedule that also includes Kabbalah Vision Nest and Astrological
Vision Nest retreat seminars.Your choice of
accommodation includes the spacious Egyptian Room (the Master Bedroom), the
Dream-Catcher Room, the Crystal Meditation Loft & the
Starlight Outdoor Deck! And there are
plans afoot for the fall of 2008 towards the addition of a
creekside bathhouse, guest yurt plus a stage for outdoor concerts and
dance theatre performances by Kootenay Dance Theatre
and visiting artists. Your recreational adventures include kayaking and sailing on
Kootenay Lake, a climb of nearby Kokanee Glacier, a swim at the local
sandbar beach at Kokanee Creek Provincial Park (or at nearby Queen's
Bay beach) or a day trip to one of the 3 major hot springs (Ainsworth,
Nakusp, Halcyon) within a 2 1/2 hour drive of the Crystal
Dome.
The following holistic services
are available with Joseph-Mark & guest alchemists: Holistic Astrology,
Crystal Sound Healing, Aromatherapy, Acupressure, Alchemical
Body, Matrix Energetics & Polarity/Past-life Therapy. So whether you are
looking for a nature adventure, soul spa, or meditation retreat you will
surely find at the Crystal Dome.
You can take the first step
by clicking here to view a virtual tour of the Dome
itself.
Then call
Joseph-Mark at 888-633-2214 or 250-229-2227 to make your reservations!
And welcome to the Crystal
Dome Retreat! We are open from June 1 to Oct. 31st.
We are
now booking for Summer Seaon 2008. Our vacation rental rates are $1800 per week
from July 30th thru Aug.24th. Bed & breakfast is available for 3 day minimum
stays from June through Sept... Call for availability &
rates.
Kabbalistic Healing &
Shamanic Kabbalah: Aug. 25-31, 2008
This Tree of Life Summer School program focuses on
meditation and visualization practises with the Hebrew fire letters in
conjunction with an advanced exploration of vocal harmonics & other
sound healing modalities. Participant will have the opportunity to master
the complete Tree-of-Life Bodywork treatment form that incorporates protocols
drawn from Polarity Therapy, Vibrational Medicine and
Shamanic Healing modalities. The evening seminars will focus on
kabbalistic meditation practises, crystal gridwork and the soul travel of
merkavah mysticism. Students should be familiar with Joseph-Mark's Kabbalistic Healing Workbook before participation in
this training seminar.
Program
fee : $1250 Can. includes accommodation & meals at the Crystal
Dome Retreat Centre.
Alchemy &
Aromatherapy Training Seminar: Aug.31-Sept.6, 2008
This program is designed for therapists and counsellors who wish
to gain a practical and intensive introduction to the healing power of
Vibrational Medicine. During this week we will work with over 36 different
therapeutic grade essential oils and over 64 different vibrational essences and
elixirs. The aromatherapy training focuses on ancient Egyptian and ceremonial
treatment protocols along with the art of distilling and blending essential oil
formulae. The use of complementary healing modalities such as crystal, gem &
mineral layouts in conjunction with aromatherapy will be demonstrated. Students
will be introduced to the alchemical process as both a psychological and
elemental paradigm. The practicum will involve the ceremonial making and testing
of vibrational elixirs at magical sacred sites in nature in the Lake Kootenay
environ.
Program fee: $1250
Can. includes daytrips, accommodation & meals at The Crystal Dome
Retreat.
The Kabbalah Vision Nest
Retreat
The Kabbalah Vision Nest is offered from May
thru October . KVN is for individuals (or couples) who are seeking
an entrance into the world of kabbalah that is in the form of a private
guided retreat. The individual retreats will take place in a nature sanctuary
setting 20 minutes from the heritage town of Nelson, British Columbia (see
photos of the Kootenays). The program itself is customized to your
physical, psychological & spiritual needs. Each day is a day of
self-creation and a day of co-creation with Spirit. All of the resources of the
Tree-of-Life Mystery School will be utilized during this seven day retreat. This
will include private session work with Joseph-Mark in kabbalistic
astrology, tree-of-life body work, sound healing, and vibrational medicine
plus guided imaginal journeys & an in-depth exploration of
kabbalistic meditation techniques. There will be local guest alchemists
available for alternative healing modalities such as breath work,
private yoga sessions, shiatsu and aromatherapy. The rich earth energy resources of the Lake Kootenay Region
will be incorporated into the format of the KVN allowing for medicine
journeys to hot springs , waterfalls & places of natural beauty in the
environ. Participants will be housed in a spacious geodesic dome accommodation,
having access to a nearby waterfall & many creek-side meditation sites. All
meals, accommodation & private sessions are included in this KVN
program. The program is open to all those who have previously participated
in Tree-of-Life Mystery School seminars, journeys & kabbalistic
astrology sessions. It may also be possible for you to enroll in this
program after an initial private consultation with Joseph-Mark.
