LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We gather here today on the ancestral lands that were home to the Caddo people. We acknowledge and show respect to these indigenous people that occupied this land in the past, in the present, and those who will occupy it in the future. We acknowledge the ties these tribes had with the land in both spirit and with the natural resources and hope that what we do here today will honor the legacy that Native people continue to build.
We are honored to be the caretakers of this special land here in the crystalline landscape of the Ouachita Mountains. We acquired this 15 acres-site in 2021 with the intentions of stewarding its resources and honoring all the life forms present in the most upstanding way.
Tending to this property is the fulfillment of a long-held dream and is allowing us to integrate our talents and experiences from the past 20 years of study and pursuit. We are combining both our work within the mineral / artist community and our background in organic farming techniques to create this space.
Offering a visitors center and gift shop is a wonderful fulfillment of the role ‘Crystals Of Arkansas’ has played in the local community for over a decade, educating and sharing a passion for rockhounding and appreciation for the minerals of the earth.
Offering a site for learning and immersion into the principles of sustainable farming, permaculture and biodynamics is a core vision and will play a role in inspiring visitors to find deeper connection with our earth.
This is The Crystal Garden.
Visit us to experience and learn more about these projects and intentions we are continually nurturing.
You will be able to admire lots of Arkansas quartz, locally-made art, and minerals from the whole world in our cozy gift shop. We can share tips about digging for your own crystals from our 15+ years of experience mining for crystals and searching for diamonds here in Arkansas.
You will be able to witness the beauty of this landscape and explore gardens and outdoor spaces to find a deeper connection and appreciation for the blessings and the healing we receive every moment of every day from our earth.
This developing site will become a center for community-events focused around nurturing our peaceful and reciprocal relations with each other and all of nature. There will be opportunities to learn about a life-affirming approach to agriculture. Eventually we will host facilitators that will share on topics such as permaculture, no-dig-gardening, herbalism and holistic farming.
We will also provide a retreat schedule including classes focusing on authentic embodiment and positive transformation. Future opportunities include breathwork, yoga, forest bathing therapy, accountability work and space for satsang.
The Crystal Garden Gift Shop and Crystal Store opened in March 2023. We offer a large selection of affordable crystals and handmade art.
Browse our selection of one-of-a-kind artistic creations, souvenirs and jewelry that are made by us in our studio on site.
We have a huge selection of clear quartz crystals for sale at great prices. All of our quartz is hand-extracted in the region.
Additionally we have curated a diverse and expansive display of large mineral specimen, tumbled stones, raw and polished minerals that are all available for purchase.
Come visit us at The Crystal Garden. Please check HERE for current opening times and directions.
“This was an amazing little rock shop! I’ve visited 3 shops so far here in Arkansas, and by far this one had the highest quality finds. If you are looking for good quality minerals, or if you’re looking to buy a lot of quartz for a good price, you should definitely come here. 10/10 I’d recommend this shop to anyone who likes rocks!”
“Amazing customer service. The owners are so knowledgeable about the crystals and mines around the area. Have some amazing pieces of crystal. Beautiful hand made items! A treat to have found this store!”
“The Best Crystal Store around Arkansas! Dominik and Jennifer are the warmest and most honest people! Their prices are very reasonable compared to other Crystal merchants around Arkansas. Jennifer creates the most beautiful jewelry from all types of gorgeous gems!
They personally search and dig for the beautiful Crystals and many other gems from around the United States. We highly recommend The Crystal Garden!”
“Lots of stuff I haven’t seen anywhere else. So many beautiful handmade things I didn’t wanna leave!! Glad we decided to stop by on a whim!”
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chakra jewelry
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simple gemstone jewelry
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clear quartz pendants
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crystal suncatcher
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handmade earrings
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unique art
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amethyst products
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raw stones
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tumbled stones
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fossils
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polished stones
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aura quartz
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crystal clusters
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crystal points
We offer the best selection of clear quartz at excellent prices. Our store carries clear crystals that are mined in Arkansas exclusively. We have a large display of clusters and points in all sizes and grades. We offer retail and wholesale pricing.
The store is proud to showcase the works of local artist Jennifer Bopp @JBCreations.art
She hand-crafts unique suncatchers, earrings, pendants, rings and more with recycled copper, gemstones and antique beads. She can customize according to your request. Her items make the best souvenirs and gifts!
Handmade Art
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Jewelry
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Arkansas Quartz
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Mineral Specimen
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Huge Selection of Tumbled Stones
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Home Decor
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Handmade Art 〰️ Jewelry 〰️ Arkansas Quartz 〰️ Mineral Specimen 〰️ Huge Selection of Tumbled Stones 〰️ Home Decor 〰️
The store owner Dominik Schley @CrystalsOfArkansas has created a simple line of jewelry that is available for purchase at The Crystal Garden. You can choose from classic pendants made with Arkansas Quartz to his elaborate line of Chakra Gemstone Jewelry.
THE CRYSTAL GARDEN
TO ALL OUR RELATIONS
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EARTH
Pachamama, so grateful are we to you, our beloved earth mother. You gift us life and nourishment and we pledge to take good care of you.
We honor and respect all of your life, we consider our relations in presence, our ancestors and the next generations. -
WATER
The sacred flow and the primal substance of life. Miraculous and magical, flow free and pure mighty water.
Humble yet powerful, teach us your ways of flexibility, perseverance, patience and healing. -
AIR
The sacred breath of life fills our being with renewed vitality and with each cycle of inhalation we acknowledge the plant kingdom that is an equal aspect of our respiration in the natural world. Let us tend to the ones who pour life through these lungs.
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FIRE
Let us gather around the fire and share stories of insights and wisdom learned, of prayers for our human family and this earth. We connect through music and art to uplift us in ecstatic bliss and for the celebration of life and love in our communities.
↠Nature Sanctuary↞
↠Permaculture Farm↞
↠Retreat Center↞
Nature teaches us to embrace the rhythms of the year. All things take time to mature. From a tiny seed, a plant will grow and replenish the next generations.
As we honor the blessing of being the caretakers of this land, we continue to tune into the wisdom of the earth and the beings that reside here.
Modern society generally puts us in a state of pursuing instant gratification, oftentimes forgetting and disregarding the slow pace of nature’s timelessness and gradual expansion. Just as it takes years, decades and centuries for good soil to form, so do we experience more harmony when we let go of our self-centered, short-term pleasures and consider the bigger picture and the well-being of our wider community of all life that surrounds us.
Indigenous wisdom teaches us to consider our ancestors and the next seven generations in all our actions; to honor and listen to the earth; to relate to spirit and not just the material dimensions.
Sustainable and holistic farming techniques give us a relevant compass to be in right relation with how we will survive and thrive simultaneously. We work with Permaculture principles and biodynamic faming techniques to practice a deeper connection to the land. We recognize that all life forms are of value and it is not up to us to kill certain plants, insects or animals because they may not serve our ideas at that time. Instead we are gifted with the knowledge to observe what imbalances they represent within the ecosystem, so that we can guide the process of long-term improvement. This can only happen through choosing life and not death, through ecological diversity and through less mindless action and more mindful being.
We are incredibly fortunate and blessed to call this earth our home and while one can’t expect to live a life of no harmful impact, we can continue to self-reflect, stay connected and adjust our behaviors.
We will develop this property slowly and patiently. We will observe and listen more and act in accordance with what the land teaches us. We will bring in a large variety of plant life and support the process of ecological resilience. It is amazing to witness how nature will rebound and diversity will return once we start supporting it by planting more, cutting less and not using chemicals.
Collective Well-Being
As we look deep within ourselves and the programming of modern western culture, we continue to take action to de-colonize our thoughts and behaviors. This is a process and means to be humble and willing to admit our misdoings towards our own self and the broader community.
We are here for each other, to grow together and evolve a new way of being. Our life isn’t determined by a passive acceptance of past circumstances, but rather defined by our empowered attitude of actively reprogramming and relearning to create a new way.
We hope to offer a space and events / retreat center that is supportive of our individual and collective process of healing. When we do the inner work, we can show up for ourselves and our communities and be a beneficial presence on this planet.
Through music, art, intentional body movement, meditation, breathwork, accountability and a deep connection with nature, we are able to experience more balanced and expanded states of being.
As we develop the retreat space of The Crystal Garden, we hope to offer workshops with skilled facilitators and teachers. We will have a space where we can gather to share music, dance and connection. Stay tuned for event announcements.
Events at The Crystal Garden
4/6-4/9/2024 Total Solar Eclipse Gathering
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