Crystal Castle

Another journey across the border. This time into the hills near Mullumbimby where we had heard about Crystal Castle and Shambhala Gardens. A tranquil sanctuary, home to the largest crystals in the world set in peaceful gardens on the hillside.

It was a little more up and down than I had envisaged, but the pathways were good and despite the crowds it did not “feel” crowded. We spent a LOT longer there than we had thought we would, but the pace was slow and the atmosphere calm.

It truly is a magical place – and the cake at the café !! There are no words.

 

 

A Tree Church on a farm, in a garden

That's where I went today. 

It had been on the list for a wee while. While I am not sure I would go again and pay $15 to walk around a garden, it was a lovely setting. 

It would be great for a wedding, and indeed I think it is booked most Saturdays for that purpose. The sky visible through the leaves and branches above your head, and fantails flitting amongst said branches.

Today though we happened to be there when a bunch of middle-aged women had taken over the church and were sat chatting and chortling away. It sort of took away the serenity and tranquility of the place. As we left a busload of old age pensioners arrived and they filled the church. We never got to just sit and immerse ourselves in the peace and quiet, as one would in most churches.

It could do with a wee cafe in the seating area, under trees near the office and away from the special-ness of the church itself.