Made from health-promoting moonstone and Jasper crystals, it apparently balances emotions and promotes physical wellbeing and strength (properties I thought possibly useful whilst recovering from recent major joint surgery!). In for a penny, in for a pound, I fell in love with a Feng Shui Crystal Suncatcher. You could also be entertained by additional Tarot readings, Aura Photos or Astrology sessions.īut I gave all of those a wide berth as I focussed in on the gift shops.Įverything from crystals, agates, prayer flags, books, music and jewellery was on offer. These had included a Tour of the Grounds, a Crystal Experience, Music of the Plants and a Peace Experience. We had missed most of the arranged daily activities by the time we arrived in the afternoon. Looking for more places to go in NSW? Here are some things to do in Wollongong worth considering and the Grand Pacific Drive is a wonderful road trip in NSW that leads to lovely Kiama. It definitely put our Bunnings version to total shame.
Rose Quartz picnic tableĪ nearby picnic table was similarly constructed. The spinning heart of the Castle, the spherical ball weighs 310kg and rotates on 0.3mm of water due to two perfectly placed holes in the base, seemingly defying gravity.Įverywhere you walked there were crystals, even in the children’s playground, where a large dragon rested his head and feet on rocks of rose quartz. World Peace StupaĪ rather stunning water feature was the rotating Brazilian rose quartz wheel at the courtyard entrance to the shops and Lotus Café. Rose and clear quartz crystals are found along the walk, as well as huge monolithic crystals lining the path. Weighing 14 ton, it was set in an amphitheater offering a half kilometre walk through terraced gardens with a stunning bamboo staircase at its rear. Blessing Buddha in the gardenīut the piece de resistance was the Blessing Buddha, ‘the awakened one’, on his lotus base. The statue of Hindu Lord of Success, Ganesh was rather majestic despite losing one tusk while being transported. Now well established they are home to much birdlife and wildlife, some of which liked to frequent the Café for a feed as well.
Paths meander around secluded areas bestrewn with beautiful statues and sculptures, all with a history and symbolic story.
Bamboo Walk at Crystal Castles Shimbala Garden. Years of tireless planning and planting in the moon phase have resulted in some of the most stunning relaxing gardens I have ever wandered through. The Shambhala gardens surrounding Crystal Castle are simply beautiful. So even though I’m not a strong believer in the commercial business of wellness, auras and crystal healing, we set off to spend a few hours at the Castle to observe and experience. Crystal Castle wellness Labradorite Crystals for sale at Crystal Castle Personally, I find it somewhat challenging to mimic such a serene greeting without appearing insincere.īut I guess if so many healing crystals, Buddha statues and sacred grounds are all in the one place, something must rub off. I have encountered similar personalities when visiting the Buddhist Chenrezig Institute in the hills of the Sunshine Coast (and also in friends smoking weed!). Ganesh surrounded by Amethyst at Crystal Castle in Byron Bay.