The Moon Circle wellness center is envisioned as a hemp crete construction green building. The central gathering space is designed to accommodate 300 people for presentations, community events and private classes. The water in the sauna and therapy pool is purified as it is recycled through natural filters providing radiant heat throughout the building. The building is in the shape and holds the intention of the Medicine Wheel. An areal view of the building depicts the shape of a turtle representing our connection to the earth. The Medicine Wheel encompasses the four stages of life. Four pods that house offices for six practitioners as well as a kitchenette and office area surround the gathering space. The first pod faces the East and houses services for fertility, birthing and child rearing. The second pod, located in the South, is designated for healing modalities such as massage, reflexology, healing touch, acupuncture, etc…. The West Facing pod houses practitioners of progressive forms of psychological therapy such as; Dream work, Resonance Re-patterning, hypnotherapy, mid-life coaching etc… The fourth pod houses services that address the needs of elders and the support people who care for them. It is also a forum for elders to share their wisdom with the larger community. The front entry of the building is an atrium that houses an area for people to remove their shoes and hang their coats. There is an area for a receptionist and a store that features the products that the practitioners offer for their clients’ convenience as well as books, tools, and clothing. (There are many local hemp enthusiasts ready to market their goods). The landscaping features educational gardens of native wildflowers, and interactive gardens that facilitate mindfulness practices including a labyrinth and medicine wheel. There is a space provided for a Therapy pool and sauna. Phase two of the Moon Circle project includes the construction of a kitchen/dining hall in a separate building. Yurts and little houses are provided to guests for week-long intensives. Establishing vegetable gardens to provide some of the food necessary for the kitchen is part of a work study program. Scholarships for services are offered in exchange for maintenance of the building, gardens and housing facilities. The Moon Circle activities feature prominent speakers as well as local talent and will coordinate with the Bella Sparks speaking schedule. Aspen Club members receive special discounts and are encouraged to share their gifts and philosophical perspectives with the community. The central gathering space will be rented to private teachers offering services like yoga, Pilates, movement and meditation practices during the weekdays. Ticket sales for speakers and monthly rental for office space will make the Moon Circle sustainable. I would love to speak with you further about the potential of manifesting this vision and creating community in the Northern Colorado region. Hemp is here to help us Re-Create culture. Together, let’s create the infrastructures of sustainability.
