Learn what types of healing gemstones are useful for setting stable energy fields that assist with winter’s special issues.

Victor van Slee is one of the founders of Blue Papaya, President of ISIC and a staff member at Crystal Life. He is also a Reiki Master. He is part of the current generation of Crystals (those with extended perceptions) who are now moving into leadership positions in society.

Trick or Treating will take place at downtown Geneva Businesses on Thursday, October 25, 2012 from 2 pm until 5 pm at participating stores in the downtown.  Look for the orange trick or treating sign at the front of each building.

All Trick or Treaters visiting Crystal Life will choose their own gemstone from our rock barrel!

Whether you view it as a shamanic journey or meditation, the effects are similar. Shamanic journey travels to upper, middle and lower worlds. Come learn how this meditation can help change personal situations.

Grandfather Buffalo teaches earth-centric traditions ranging from crystal therapy to goddess, Celtic, Christian, runic and Native American traditions. While he trained with a Blackfoot shaman and is part Cherokee, he presents from a non-tribal perspective.

Northern Illinois Dowsers host Atala Toy for a discussion of what dowsing techniques you can use to connect to whatever part of the universe you are seeking. Identifying with – parts of the human body – animals – nature spirits – interdimensional life forms – these are all aspects of frequency dowsing. This is an audience-participation discussion in which we will discuss how other club members do this as well. Atala will bring photographs she and others have taken of these life forms.

Atala is a member of the NI Dowsers, the author of the new book Nature Spirits, Spirit Guides and Ghosts: How to talk with and photograph beings of other realms, owner of the Crystal Life store in Geneva, IL, and a former trustee with the American Society of Dowsers.

This is a wonderful club if you want to meet dowsers, and learn the many aspects of this ancient skill. It meets every other month in Des Plaines. All are welcome.

No matter what type of social activism you are involved in you can greatly assist the cause by clearing, centering and holding energy via the focused use of various crystals.

Victor van Slee is one of the founders of Blue Papaya and a staff member at Crystal Life. He is also a Reiki Master. He is part of the current generation of Crystals (those with extended perceptions) who are now moving into leadership positions in society.

Dr. Harbosky will be presenting this evening. Dr. Harbonsky is a chiropractor and has worked in many other fields such as elctrodermal screening, brain biofeedback, herbalism, homeopathy, kinesiology, and magnetic healing.

ISIC is open to professional holistic practitioners to share knowledge together. 

Please note that ISIC’s meeting space has moved to the Fox Valley Jewish Neighbors, which is located just below Crystal Life. The entrance is just off Third St. along the alley between Crystal Life and the Geneva History Center.

Join ISIC, in their first public event, on Sunday, October 7.

Nature Spirit Photographic Field Trip – led by Atala Toy

The morning session. In the morning, you will learn the basic principles for successful and peaceful interactions with nature spirits. Via exercises and identification with photographs of nature spirits, you will learn about the different kinds of nature spirits who reside in the Fox River Valley. You will learn how to work with your camera to take similar images. 10 am – 12 pm at the Geneva History Center, 113 S. Third St, right next door to Crystal Life Technology! Fee: $20

The afternoon session. Field trip to local preserve where Atala will assist you in the art of nature spirit photography, helping you to adjust your camera and your energy to the frequency of various spirit realms. 1:30 – 4:30. Fee: $30

Sign up for the full day – $10 discount.

Reserve your spot today!

Crystal Life will be closed so staff may enjoy the ISIC Public Workshop – Nature Spirits, Spirit Guides and Ghosts.

If you would like to attend, please make your reservation at Crystal Life or in the workshop room on this website. .

It is always good to celebrate and honor our homes.  Come and learn how to enhance the energy of your space, especially after an illness, a bad day,  an argument or just because it’s time!

Join generations of visitors who flock to the annual St. Charles Scarecrow Fest every year! For over 25 years, this award-winning festival has brought heartwarming memories to both children and adults, and is a tradition for thousands of families across the Midwest. 

The heart and soul of the festival is the Scarecrow Contest, which boasts 150+ hand-crafted scarecrows. Visitors view and vote for their favorite in each of six categories. Both children and adults will find plenty to do all weekend long – which is why so many choose to “make it a weekend” in our charming community. Enjoy live entertainment, a huge arts and crafts show, carnival, and petting zoo – those are just a few highlights! You can even make your own scarecrow to take home. Plus, enjoy plenty of delicious food. 

The possibilities are endless. Best of all….admission, parking, trolleys and parking shuttles are all FREE! Come on out and experience why Scarecrow Fest is a four time winner of the “Top 100 Events in North America.”

Join us as local historian Donna Latham takes us to visit many of historic downtown Geneva’s favorite haunts!  This is a very popular annual event, held no matter what the weather, so please dress appropriately and come prepared. Camera’s are welcome, many people capture orb images at the various stops downtown.

Due to the popularity of this event, please arrive well before 7 pm so we can start on time. It is very difficult to find the group once we begin our walk through town.

This event is open to youth who have already attended one of our events, and are thus familiar with our exploratory approach to such matters. Newcomers might enjoy instead the fun Ghost Walk offered by the Geneva History Center on October 27.

Blue Papaya is for youth 8 – 23 with expanded perceptions. 

The winning photographs of the 3rd Annual Nature Spirit Photo Contest will be on exhibit throughout the month of October.

While enjoying the winning images, please feel free to enter our Skeleton Rocks contest. Simply guess how many rocks are in the jar, and you may win a $20 Crystal Life gift certificate!