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2019 Hot Springs, Arkansas Clear Quartz Mining Retreat:

A Root Awakening 

*** This was a retreat we held in 2019, we are planning on holding more retreats all over the country once the pandemic is over. Please sign up for our newlsetter to be altered when we open up the next retreat!  

Take your crystal collection to the next level all the while connecting with the earth, your roots, and an intimate group of like-hearted beings. If you’re a crystal nerd who dreams of excavating your own Clear Quartz straight from Pachamama, you won’t want to miss out on this unique retreat experience. 

Join us October 3-6 in the world renowned Clear Quartz Crystal Mining Destination: Hot Springs, Arkansas. We will enjoy a full day of mining, delicious & nourishing meals, yoga & meditation classes, an art workshop to create a piece of wearable magic with one of your hand mined crystals + a sacred circle to help us harness the power of root energy, learn how to program a crystal and so much more. After a day of digging for treasures in the vibrant red dirt, we’ll enjoy a relaxing day at the lake, take a dip in the hot mineral spring water at a traditional bathhouse, and have time to explore the shops and cafes along historic Bathhouse Row.

Did we mention our home base will be a private lakefront paradise? Keep reading if this sounds like your idea of a good time :)

Destination

Nestled in the ancient Ouachita Mountains, Hot Springs, Arkansas is named for the abundance of natural geothermal springs in the area, and is considered by geologists to be one (of the two) premier Crystal Quartz mining destinations in the world. Local Native American tribes believed the warm waters held medicinal powers, and they used Quartz as early as 1000 AD for tool making and ritual purposes. Hot Springs National Park is the smallest national park in the United States, and preserves the 47 naturally flowing springs as well as 8 historic bath houses downtown. 

Expect an abundance of green trees, vibrant red soil, local spring water and lots of southern charm in “The Natural State”.  

Accommodations

This unique retreat will take place at a private lakefront home on Lake Hamilton. The property is a 7 bedroom, 5 bathroom lodge spread out across 3 houses with beautiful indoor and outdoor gathering areas. Accommodation is on a first come, first serve basis with King + Queen beds for single occupancy or double occupancy and dorm style options available (see all descriptions & information in the pricing section before application).

 

Food 

All meals are included and we will have vegan and gluten free options available. You will have the opportunity to describe any specific dietary needs in the application, so please let us know so we can accommodate you! We will have a private chef catering our light breakfasts, mining sack lunch & a lunch buffet at the lake house. For dinner, we will have healthy meals cooked in home by our private chef and one night out on the town together. Plus, plenty of nutritious snacks during mining and playing on the lake. Water, coffee & tea will provided & included, alcohol is BYO.

Travel

The retreat will be held in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Travel to the retreat is not included or provided, but once you arrive, everything else is taken care of! The closest airport is Little Rock, and it is about a 1 hour drive or ~$50 Uber. We are more than happy to help you find a flight and connect you with other retreaters to ride together to and from the airport to help keep costs low. You will be able to check into the property starting at 5pm.

Mining

Get ready to get your hands in the dirt! All tools are included and you get to keep what you find! Make sure to save room in your luggage or give yourself time to mail back what you find. Keep in mind that mining is hard work and not for the type that does not want to get dirty! Weather should be favorable in October, but it does get hot, too. 

Itinerary  

There is a lot of magic to fit into our 3 night retreat!

Below is our schedule, however it may be subject to slight changes. 

Thursday, October 3
Check in any time after 5:00pm
6:30pm Healthy Casual Taco Buffet and time to get to know each other.
8:00pm Welcome Circle + Meditation Practice
Friday, October 4
7:00am Coffee, tea, fruit, grab & go style breakfast
8:00am Depart for mining
9:00am Safety briefing & meditation with light movement
9:30am CRYSTAL DIG!
12:00pm Lunch Break
1:00pm Optional 2 hr additional dig or relax
4:00pm Depart for home
5:00pm - Home Free time, clean crystals, relax, jump in the lake, etc
6:30pm Pizza & Salad Party at the Lake house 
8:00pm Ritual Circle, Programing your Crystals, Yin Yoga & Reiki
Saturday, October 5
8:00am Coffee & tea available if you’d like
8:30am Lakeside Morning Vinyasa + Partner Yoga
10:00am Breakfast via our Private Chef
11:30am Macrame Jewelry making workshop
12:30pm Free time to enjoy the lake and relax
1:30pm Casual Grill Out Lunch via our Private Chef
3:00pm Depart for Downtown Hot Springs 
3:30pm Bathhouse soaking & time to explore Downtown Hot Springs
6:30pm Depart for Home
7:30pm Family Dinner via our Private Chef
9:00pm Yoga Nidra Under the Stars
Sunday, October 6
8:00am Coffee, Tea & light breakfast provided
Check out by 10am

Hosts & Offerings By...

After mining in Arkansas for the past 3 years, we are so excited to have you join us on Moon Body Soul’s first ever retreat. Below are just some of the magical faces you can expect to learn from + dig in the dirt next to. 

Kaitee Tyner, Owner of Moon Body Soul 
 
Alice Zarka, Retreat Coordinator & Yoga Instructor
 
Carol Tyner, Reiki Practitioner & Jewelry Designer
 
Jennifer Lyle, Reiki Practitioner + Head of the Crystal Crew Onsite  

 

 

 

What's Included

3 nights accommodation at a private lakehouse - see options below 
All healthy meals & delicious snacks for all diets
4 hrs of digging your own crystal quartz in its premier environment
All tools included for your dig
Keep all of the crystals that you find!
Group yoga & meditation classes daily
Crystal programming workshop
Group hot spring soak in a historic bathhouse
Reiki in a group setting
Macrame Jewelry making workshop
All transportation to group activities
+Lots of surprises & goodies from Moon Body Soul + More!

 Get to the Point

Pricing Options:

The gorgeous lakefront property has multiple houses & lots of sleeping options. They are listed out below. All costs listed are per person, and they are inclusive of the entire retreat experience. Please note that double occupancy is only available for retreaters that are traveling together (you will not be paired with someone you do not know unless staying in the dorm style bunk rooms or room with twin beds). If you have any questions about lodging do not hesitate to ask! 

The Main House

Bedroom 1 - King Suite with Private Bathroom + Bathtub 

Enjoy your privacy while still having close proximity to all the action. This is the only room on the top floor of The Main House. It is tucked away behind the kitchen, with a hallway that leads to your private bathroom featuring the only bathtub on premise and a private bedroom with a king size bed. (please note the bathroom is located right outside the bedroom door)

Of course we will be stocking your tub with Moon Body Soul bath products so you can enjoy a soak each night! 

Pricing: $1200 for single occupancy, $950 each for double occupancy

 

Lower Level of The Main House (Dorm Style)

Bedroom 2  & 3 Bunk Room + Adjacent Single Queen 

Enjoy the company of new friends or bring along your old friends! This bunk room has 2 sets of bunkbeds, sleeping 4 total & is connected to an additional room with a queen bed for one. 

It is on the downstairs level of The Main House & has a walk out patio on the lake level.

There is a shared bathroom with a shower for all bunk sleepers & the adjacent queen room, 5 total. 

Pricing: $750 for single bunk occupancy, $850 for single queen bed occupancy 

 

The Guest House 

This house is nestled behind the Main House, just a short hop, skip & a jump away from all the action. It includes 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms: a Queen Suite with Private Bathroom, a Queen room, and a room with two twin beds (sharing a bathroom with the queen room). It also has its own living room & kitchen that you are welcome to use.

 

Bedroom 4 - Queen Suite with Private Bathroom

Enjoy the privacy of your own room with a queen bed and en suite bathroom with a shower. Take the place for yourself or invite along a loved one to share the accommodations.

Pricing: $1000 for single occupancy, $850 each for double occupancy (per person)

 

Bedroom 5 - Queen Room 

Sleep in a queen room by yourself or with a loved one. Shares a bathroom with the twin room next door. (3-4 people sharing this bathroom) 

Pricing: $950 for single occupancy, $800 double occupancy (per person)

 

Bedroom 6 - Twin Room for Two

This room has two twin beds, for yourself & friend! It shares a bathroom with a queen room next door to it. 

Pricing: $800 double occupancy (can bring a friend or be paired up with a retreater!)

 

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