The Crossings
Experience Beauty
Part wellness retreat, part alternative education center, part business-meeting complex, The Crossings is a fascinating Texas Hill Country hybrid just 30 miles from the Austin bustle. Most days begin and end with yoga, meditation or walks along The Crossing's 2.5 miles of woodland trails. Many of those trails lead to the retreat's spiritual hub, the Solidago Sanctuary. Leading from a tranquil garden area to the sanctuary itself, a rustic stone bridge is representative of one of The Crossings' vital concepts: The ability to connect one's work and family life with one's spiritual self.
The Services
When guests aren't undergoing the physical challenges of making their way through the woods, many are participating in mind-expanding iworkshops. Held in earth-friendly, lodge-like structures, classes range from wine-and-food pairing to intro to shamanism to language immersion. And while The Crossings' topics may be inspired by ancient teachings, its technology is not: Facilities are equipped with a host of audio-visual aids and wireless Internet access.
Its Eastern-influenced Wellness Spa features hot tub, cold dip, dry sauna, steam rooms, pools, fountains, infinity-edge pool overlooking Lake Travis. Treatments focus on tradition and nature and often grains; Javanese Lulu, for example, is an Indonesia wedding ceremony massage ritual incorporating a soothing turmeric and rice scrub. Other specialties include aquatic massage; hand, tongue and iris analysis and chakra cleansing.
The Accommodations
Simple Texas farmhouse style lodgings range from single or double rooms with private bath, sitting area, desk, coffee maker, hair dryer and alarm clock with CD player, some with outdoor decks with views to bunkhouse surround open-air courtyard rustic dorm -, twin bed, clothing rack, shared bath, alarm clock with shared bath.
Contact
The Crossings
13500 FM 2769
Austin, Texas
877-944-3003
www.thecrossingsaustin.com
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