Tucked away quietly along Virginia Beach’s North End is Edgar Cayce’s A.R.E. (Association for Research and Enlightenment), often called the area’s “best kept secret.” This beautiful five-acre campus is an oasis for peaceful reflection, holistic healing and mind-expanding discoveries. “Your individual journey into self-discovery starts here,” says the A.R.E.’s Director of Marketing Mary Louise Schiavone. The A.R.E.’s wide range of activities focus around wellness and aim to excite your mind, relax and renew your body, and elevate your spirit.
Known as “The Sleeping Prophet” and “The Father of Holistic Medicine,” Edgar Cayce arrived in Virginia Beach over 100 years ago with the purpose of building a holistic hospital, and today the campus flourishes as a living legacy of his globally respected insights which continue to push the boundaries of modern thought.
“We cover it all from meditation, yoga and holistic healing to UFO/UAP’s, Atlantis and Ancient Egypt.” says Schiavone. “Everyone is welcome here to experience and explore.”
It’s easy to have a day of fun at the A.R.E. whether enjoying a massage or body treatment at the holistic Health Center & Spa incorporating Cayce’s remedies, grabbing a delicious breakfast or lunch at Session at the A.R.E. Café, taking yoga and dance classes at the AREOM studio, or perusing Cayce’s Corner Bookstore & Gift Shop.
The A.R.E. also offers many free activities including walking the mystical stone labyrinth, meditating in a tranquil bamboo garden, marveling over giant crystals, attending informative daily lectures and touring the campus. And don’t miss exploring one of the largest metaphysical libraries in the world.
While the A.R.E. may sound like a place for adults, it’s quite family friendly and you do not have to be a member to visit. According to Schiavone, kids love to walk the labyrinth and experience its magic. Adding a reminder that you’re “never too young to learn how to meditate.”
Whether you’re interested in joining a yoga class, having a psychic reading or dining on a tasty meal, you’re invited to recharge and reconnect at Edgar Cayce’s A.R.E. during your Visit to Virginia Beach.
Wanna Go?
EgarCayce.org
215 67th Street
Virginia Beach
757-428-3588
800-333-4499
