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Welcome July, here we are officially half way through 2021 and it’s already better than 2020! Whew! Sure it is a tad bit hotter sooner this year and probably will be a tad bit hotter longer but it’s not like we weren’t warned. Besides even hot fresh air is better than no fresh air which is what we were facing a year ago. Let’s hope we can get to Stage 1 this month.
Since our last newsletter, I have been spending my time in Tucson. Talk about hot… we had four days in a row where temperatures reached was 114°. Fortunately there was no humidity so it was bearable . While here, I have been working wIth others on identifying a new volcanic or meteorite impact glass discovery. This material has an energy compared to that of Moldavite only more intense and seems distinct to its own creation and purpose. We hope to be able to officially introduce this material at our Denver Trunk Sale this fall.
Here at Nature’s Treasures we’re still processing away. We have been waiting 6 months for a large shipment direct from Madagascar, and it has finally arrived so watch for some spectacular Carnelian, Celestite, Rose Quartz, and other great mineral pieces from Madagascar. We finally got to all the boxes from Morocco and we are very excited with all the various Selenite options we are discovering. I heard conversations the other day that thousands of dollars of new and reordered books plus card decks and other miscellaneous accessories have also just arrived.
July at first glance doesn’t appear to have a lot of holidays to acknowledge and celebrate. Celebrating independence seems to be on the agenda for July with our nations birthday on the 4th of July and celebration of French Solidarity or independence on Bastille Day, July 14th. Maybe we can pool all our energy and manifest a day in July as Global Independence Day from COVID. I guess because of the relatively few holidays this month there are lots of declared holidays celebrating different foods like National Fried Chicken Day 7/6, World Chocolate Day 7/7, National Free Slurpee Day 7/11 and National Junk Food Day on July 21st. (also National Hotdog Day - coincidence?). So go forth and pick a day in July for your own personal Independence Day and feel truly liberated from all emotions and feelings you would like to dump (especially worry and stress) for at least one day this year.
Our Online Store this month is adding new impact glass selections like Libyan Desert Glass, Columbianite specimens, affordable Campo de Cielo meteorite pendants, and new Moldavite jewelry, tumbles and specimens direct from our friends in Besednise and Chlum districts in the Czech Republic. We are all longing for beach retreats from the Texas heat, so our new Caribbean Aragonite palm stones and hearts, as well as luscious Larimar spheres, bring cool relief to ease us into summer with peaceful chillaxation
We are excited to announce we will be returning to Austin public outings with our booth at the quarterly Metaphysical Fairs presented by Spiritual Life Productions at the Norris Conference Center on Saturday, July 10 and Sunday, July 11. We have been traveling to San Antonio with a booth at the Healing Arts Festival and Market on the first Sunday of each month since the first of the year. Because of the holiday this month, the festival in July has been pushed to Sunday, July 11th. Hope to see y'all either in Austin or San Antonio. Be sure to stop by our booth and say "Hi," we’ve missed you.
Let’s all step out and shine this month while celebrating our independence.
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Please everyone, continue to stay safe and healthy.
Blessings,
Karen and the Staff
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JULY UPDATES: COVID-19 Safety Protocols
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UPDATE 07/01/2021: With Travis County downgrading COVID to Stage 2, Nature's Treasures has decided to expand our capacity and reopen our Auditorium. Despite growing immunity, we recognize that there is still concern of potential exposure to COVID-19 or other variants for many, so we will continue to do our best to keep our Nature's Treasures Family, including you, safe. We will continue to monitor the Austin/Travis County COVID Tracker, HERE, and will lift the mask requirement in Stage 1.
We hope to enter Stage 1 in July, but we will continue to operate with adjusted procedures and limited capacity. Our capacity will remain at 125 customers in the Retail Showroom and 25 customers in the Rock Depot/Yard. When Austin/Travis County drops to Stage 1 (click HERE for the current tracker), we will increase our capacity and reduce our restrictions further. Keep an eye out for our Stage 1 announcement in your e-mail!
With the CDC stating that COVID is not likely transmitted through touching previously touched items, we will continue to maintain 1 restroom for customer use.
We will continue to require masks to cover nose/mouth at all times, regardless of vaccination status. Pets may be brought into the building, but must be on leash or in a carrier at all times; any pet-related accidents will be the full responsibility of the owner. Any pet-related disturbances will result in being asked to leave the premises.
We have updated procedures. Returns/exchanges may be conducted by walk-in or appointment Monday through Thursday. For an appointment, please e-mail admin@ntrocks.com with your receipt number and item you wish to return to schedule your return/exchange. Layaway walk-ins are available Monday through Thursday.
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THINGS TO REMEMBER:
*If you show symptoms of COVID-19 or feel sick, please Stay Home
*Online Shopping, FREE Curbside Pickup and FREE Personal Shopping available for individuals that cannot wear masks
*Storefront Hours: 11a-5:50p, Daily
*Max Retail Capacity: 125 customers
*Max Depot Capacity: 25 customers
*2-ply face covering is required for entry
*Face covering must cover nose/mouth at all times
*Physical distancing exercised at entry & check out
*Layaways available
*Returns/Exchanges by walk-in or appointment
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Nature's Treasures will continue to review recommendations made by local government and the Center for Disease Control to move forward in a socially responsible way to best support staff, customers, the community and the economy.
If you would like to be added to a COVID-19 Response Notification to stay updated on the Nature's Treasures plan-of-action, please update your e-mail subscriptions HERE.
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Nature's Treasures ONLINE! |
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Shipping Orders Daily
Free Standard Shipping for Domestic Order over $50.00
Free Local Curbside Pickup
Shop online with confidence -- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee, Free Return Shipping. Details HERE.
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Customers are excited about our new Package Insurance!
Route Package Protection covers full replacement of missing, lost, stolen, or damaged packages, just add it to your order during checkout! Filing a claim is a snap, and replacements are shipped out promptly.
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Bring Nature Home with the Treasure Tome |
Be sure to check out our blog archive for information on everything from how Nature can help alleviate Allergies to experience your Zen!
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Super Cute!
Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire & White Topaz Dainty Faceted Necklace || .925 Sterling Silver
This warm and inviting Dainty Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire & White Topaz Necklace is handmade from high-quality Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire & White Topaz beads that range in colors of the rainbow. Perfect for everyday wear, the office, or a night out, this versatile necklace makes a beautiful gift or lovely addition to your healing crystal jewelry collection.
$52.99
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Libyan Desert Glass Pendulum
High Vibration Impact Glass prized by the Ancient Egyptians excels as a pendulum!
Limited Quantities
$259.99
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7 Chakra Gemstone Mala Bead Necklace
The 7 Chakra Gemstone Mala Bead Necklace will set your chakras ablaze. This Mala Bead Necklace allows for the free flow of energy while creating a rich connection with the universe.
$74.99
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NEW ONLINE!! Selenite Windows from Mexico
Limited Stock Available -- Online Only
Available in Jumbo Sizes too!
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Aqua Aura Quartz Clusters!
BACK IN STOCK ONLINE!
Mined and processed in the US, these energetic clusters are favorites year after year!
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Assorted Opals
from Australia, Mexico, Ethiopia
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Gold-plated and 1/20 Gold-filled Jewelry
Chains & Stackable Rings
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Sulfur Quartz - $21/lb
While supplies last!
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Geode Grab Bags - $9 each
Ending this month!
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Celestite Clusters and Eggs
Restocked
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Dreamcatchers
Variety of Sizes Restocked; including keychains (not pictured)
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Thank you for your continued patience as we reorder and restock some of our most popular items! We hear your needs and are doing our best to order and process new inventory as quickly as possible despite the delayed supply chain due to COVID-19 (although things are getting better, many manufacturers and vendors had to reduce production or stop completely).
Keep an eye out on the Showroom Floor later this month for these and other popular items!
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Sculpture Copper and
various Copper items
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Books and Card Decks
(Restocked)
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The Treasure Tome: A Trove of Knowledge |
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Zodiac Stones:
Crystals for Leo
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Leo season comes in with a bang during the intensity of the midsummer sun. If your birthday falls between July 23rd and August 22nd, Leo is your sun sign. Read Crystal Healing Expert Adrienne Goff's recommended stones to capture the essence of Leo for yourself!
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Libyan Desert Glass: The Galactic Treasure of the Ancient Egyptians |
Moldavite has been having a big moment, but have you heard of Libyan Desert Glass (aka Libyan Gold Tektite)? It’s also an extremely rare, high-vibe tektite that formed from a meteorite crash. The Ancient Egyptians revered this golden space gem, honoring it with the title of “the Rock of God.”
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Featured Agate - Coyamito Agate
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This is a Coyamito Agate from the Rancho Coyamito in Chihuahua State, Mexico. The ranch is approximately 120 miles south of El Paso, Texas. The agates are found in an andesite lava flow in the Sierra Madre Mountains. They are well known for pseudomorphs after aragonite and their purple and yellow colors. It is a favorite of agate collectors.
The agates will vary in size from an ounce to many pounds.
Agate hunting started here in the late 50's. Like many of the ranches in the area, it is very old, being a claim of the current family for over 150 years.
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Featured Fossil - Gryphaea AKA Devil’s Toenail
Gryphaea, commonly referred to as Devil’s Toenail, is a species of extinct oyster from almost 200 million years ago. The complete fossil consists of two distinct valves: a large curved shell called the "toenail" and a smaller, flat shell called the "lid". The softer parts of the animal lived within the space between the two shells, just like modern day oysters. Gryphaea can be found in shallow river beds of the old Sundance Sea in the United States and in parts of the ocean in several locations, predominantly Britain. Sometimes they are fossilized with other sea life, such as Turritella clams and shark’s teeth. Much like the rings on a tree trunk, the bands on each shell depicts growth. According to common folk belief, if one carried a “Devil’s Toenail” in their pocket, it would help prevent arthritis or inflammation in the joints. Today, these fossils can be carried as a source of shielding against negative or unwanted energies and to encourage growth and renewal on your chosen path.
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Ricky T.
Ricky (they/them) is a queer/trans Latinx speaker, spiritual advisor, and soon-to-be author. Using their resonant voice, channeling abilities, and broad knowledge of symbolic ritual, they curate guided meditations and rituals in alignment with each stone's highest purpose. In their free time, they host tea sessions and book clubs to explore myth, magic, and mindfulness with others on the Path. Ricky can usually be found greeting customers at the doors of Nature's Treasures or helping customers on the floor.
"One of my most cherished stones is rhodochrosite, a piece of which I always keep in loving memory of my late mother, Lisa Orosco."
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POLL: How do you feel visiting places that no longer require masks? |
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How comfortable would you be shopping in-store if we no longer required masks for entry?
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1) I feel the same with or without a mask requirement.
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2) I would feel anxious or uneasy if masks were no longer required.
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3) I am vaccinated, and look forward to not having to wear a mask.
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4) I am NOT vaccinated, but do not want to wear a mask either.
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5) I do not feel comfortable even with a mask requirement and only shop online.
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6) I will continue to wear a mask due to the new variants, regardless.
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In The Community Events Center |
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The Nature's Treasures Community Events Center Auditorium is available for events and classes! The Studio will be closed and unavailable until further notice.
Stay tuned in to our Calendar and Upcoming Events Pages for the latest updates on events being held in our Community Events Center.
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The Spiritual Life Fair
Saturday, July 24th
11:00a-5:30p
Nature's Treasures of Texas - Auditorium
FREE ADMISSION
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Experience some of the wonderful ways you can be even more empowered in 2021, whether it’s through a session from one of Spiritual Life Productions' unique assortment of fine psychic readers and healers, or experiencing specific products, modalities, or techniques.
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Classes | Lectures | Workshops & More |
Nature's Treasures has a 2,200 sq ft (56' x 40') Auditorium that seats 150 available for your event.
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Daily Practitioners are Baaaaaaaack!
We are so happy to welcome back our practitioners this month.
Practitioners will be available for private sessions in-store from 11:30a-5p.
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Featured Practitioner - Sharon Sampsel
Sharon Sampsel - Guest Practitioner July 13th, 14th, 15th
A gifted clairvoyant and a master of spiritual communication with over 20 years of experience. Sharon Sampsel is an award-winning psychic and a master of spiritual communication. She has numerous 5-star ratings and an 85% – 95% accuracy rate. She is one of California’s most popular lecturers and television personalities, and travels the rest of the US doing readings. Check out her radio shows “Psychic Talk” and The Two Psychic Chicks Radio Show” on The Voice of Sacramento!!
Discounted rates available in-store ONLY! Book TODAY!
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Personal Shopping Services |
Custom Jewelry with Crystal Heart Studio
Walk-ins Welcome!
Merlyn Dyches-Bessent, metaphysical jeweler/artist and owner of the Crystal Heart Studio, will be offering stone wiring, wrapping and intuitive reading services for individuals wishing to have their stones made into jewelry. Please visit the store every Saturday this month to meet Merlyn!
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Metaphysical & Holistic Life Expo
Sat, July 10, 10:00a-6:00p
Sun, July 11, 11:00a-6:00p
Norris Conference Center
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Explore meditation • astrology • I-Ching • tarot • palmistry • numerology • runes • iridology • Theta healing • coffee cup readings • Reiki • ear candling • energy healing • mediumship • aura photography • and much more.
Our market vendors offer a variety of music • books • crystals • unique stones • jewelry • salt lamps • pendulums • tarot decks • divination tools • holistic and natural wellness products • essential oils • unique gift items • and a level of service seldom seen elsewhere!
Click HERE for More Info!
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The Healing Arts Festival & Market
Sunday, July 11, in San Antonio!
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Don't want to drive into Austin and wait in line to get into the store? Visit our booth at The Healing Arts Festival & Market to get your crystals and interact with a myriad of practitioners and vendors all with unique gifts and products!
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Contact Information
Phone: 512.472.5015
Store Hours
Sunday - Saturday 11:00a - 5:50p
Visit NTRocks.com for Holiday Hours
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