Stories of Spirit…Stone Circles, Lavender Fields, & Crystal Mine, oh my! [O’Canada]
Druid Love…the Stanstead Stone Circle
The Stanstead Stone Circle Host events throughout the year. If your looking for more information, please check out their website http://stansteadstonecircle.org
The center stone slab, clearly defines what each stone is aligned to, as well as pointing out the location of the 45th parallel.
In the distance to the East lies two Stones, which are used as focal points for the rising sun on the Autumnal Equinox.
Bleu Lavande…an Aromatherapy dream
Our next stop; which in reality was a there and back again stop (meaning we stopped on the way to the mine & again on our way home), was ‘Bleu Lavande’, which as they say on their web page…Is a unique experience for the senses. Located just outside of Fitch Bay; Bleu Lavande is an amazingly gorgeous, sensual delight. Fields and fields of Organic Lavender…that’s right, fields and fields of Organic Lavender in Canada. Anyone who has experienced aromatherapy already knows how amazing this must be. The energy there was truly zen like. We visited briefly on the way to ‘Mine Cristel’, and then returned after our Crystal Adventure to enjoy the view and a Lavender Cocktail, Gin (local distillery) & Tonic with Lavender for me…it was Divine.
Bleu Lavande with Mary & Jane
So wish this was ‘Scratch & Sniff’
Acres & Acres of Lavender, including a Labyrinth.
Gorgeous sand sculptures though out the grounds.
The Bleu Lavande show room, where you can purchase all the lovely Organic goodness they create.
Want to go…check out their website http://bleulavande.com for details, directions, and spa info…that’s right folks, you can get a massage in the Lavender fields. Perhaps next time! Onward we go…
the Crystal Sanctuary of ‘Mine Cristel’.
My treasures from Mine Cristel
Mine Cristel;http://minecristel.com located in Bonsecours, QC, is more of a Crystal Sanctuary & Educational center then it is a mine. That being said, Mine Cristel holds a strong crystal vein and produces high quality Quartz Crystals. I can not say how much I enjoyed visiting this mine. I mean I was excited to be going to a Crystal Mine, but when I discovered that the owners had designed it to be a sanctuary, and work to educate the public on the power and presence of Crystals…I was elated. Mining is done in an open pit; with much of the actual mining being done by hand; with the emphasis being on environmental responsibility and honoring the Crystals as Beings.
Again, I would have to say this was a very Zen experience. The energy of the center @ Mine Cristel, was true yumminess. You couldn’t help but know you had entered a sanctuary. The pathways through the woods leading to the mine, were created with Quartz dust; making you feel like you were walking on some kind of magical path…like the Wizard of Oz or something. It should also be noted that even though the tour was completely in French, English speaking folks were given i-pods to listen to a recording of the tour. It was cool to be wearing earphones (complete with crystal necklace) listening to your own version of the story.
In the middle of no-where, on a dirt road you will find Mine Cristel. That’s what GPS’ are for Folks!
Crushed Quartz walkways lead the way…
the Mine Cristel
Mine Cristel
Mary & Jane looking for Crystals
Crystal Adventurers…Mary, Sali & Jane
I am so thankful to my traveling companions Mary & Jane, who allowed me to come along on their Adventure. It was a great day going on someone else’s adventure, I think I need to do it more often. We ended our day of adventure on the back porch of a quaint little restaurant a block away from the Border. It was located in a neighborhood, so you could easily pass it by as someone’s home. The food was great and the view from the porch was super cute, homey and well…awesome!
spreading love-salicrow