Edgar Cayce's A.R.E

I had the opportunity to visit here and wish I had made time to spend several days in the library, it's an amazing resource of fascinating and abundant materials. They have a very nice metaphysical library upstairs that anyone can use, but only members can check books out. The gift shop is nice and a very spiritual atmosphere.I have long been fascinated by the life and achievements of Edgar Cayce and was fortunate to have a number of interesting conversations and email exchanges with his son Edgar Evans Cayce before his passing 2013. His father, Edgar Cayce made his home in Virginia Beach, VA from 1924 until his death in 1945. On June 6, 1931, 61 people attended a meeting to carry on Cayce's work and form the Edgar Cayce Association for Research and Enlightenment (A.R.E.)Today A.R.E. is a non-profit organization that has been transforming lives for nearly a century. It's aim is to help individuals achieve profound personal change in body, mind, and spirit through the wisdom found in Cayce's psychic readings. This organization serves as a great resource for those seeking to enhance their spiritual growth and well-being.The history of A.R.E. traces back to Edgar Cayce's extraordinary psychic abilities, which he used to help thousands of individuals with health concerns, past-life insights, and spiritual guidance. Cayce's readings covered a wide range of topics, including ancient mysteries, holistic health remedies, and spirituality. These readings form the foundation of A.R.E. and continue to serve as a source of inspiration and guidance for its members. A.R.E. offers a variety of services, workshops, conferences, and retreats to support individuals in their journey towards personal transformation. These programs cover topics such as meditation, dream interpretation, spiritual growth, and holistic health practices. Additionally, A.R.E. publishes materials related to Edgar Cayce's teachings, making his wisdom accessible to people around the world.The headquarters, in Virginia Beach, houses the Edgar Cayce Library, which contains an extensive collection of books, audio recordings, and other resources. Members can access these materials to deepen their understanding of Cayce's teachings and explore new paths towards spiritual growth.A.R.E.'s immensities lie in its far-reaching impact on individuals seeking personal and spiritual transformation. By providing access to Edgar Cayce's profound wisdom and fostering a supportive community, A.R.E. continues to empower individuals to unlock their true potential and lead more fulfilling lives. As a testament to the organization's lasting influence, Bottom line: A.R.E. has grown to include regional chapters, international outreach, and online resources, making its life-changing teachings available to an ever-expanding global audience.

The Cayce Association for Research and Enlightenment [ARE] is an interesting place. When I lived oceanfront on Baltic, my next-door neighbor was employed as an editor at ARE. As a freelance graphic designer, I typeset one of the Cayce books which meant I made regular visits to Joe, at ARE, in the 90s.The labyrinth out front is pretty! The Japanese [my words] garden with the water feature and bamboo is a nice oasis. The ARE employees could use the upstairs meditation room daily around noon. I think this was 'on the clock' but I could be mistaken. It is a pretty meditation room.When Mom visited me, we attended several free lectures at ARE. I recall the speakers being descendants of Cayce, which was interesting. The topics were various aspects of and theories about the lost Atlantis. A local graphic designer friend used ARE for her colonic treatments; however, I never used the spa.The library is nice!The Cayce introductory video is interesting and not too lengthy or in-depth.The gift shop is eclectic. Since I am from north Alabama, it's interesting to me that Cayce lived in Selma, Alabama from 1912 to 1923, working downtown as a photographer and giving readings on request.Do visit the Cayce ARE, the grounds offer a small, peaceful respite from the fast-paced Virginia Beach area, and I do hope they still continue to offer as many free events as they did in the 90s.

I stopped by the visitor center after going to the spa. Its located on the bottom of the hill in front of the spa. When i walked in i wasn't greeted or acknowledged in any way. At first it felt a little weird but they were very nice when i went to the counter. The gift shop has crystals, aroma therapy, books, tarot cards, and more!!! This is one of my favorite places to buy tarot or oracle cards because they have a demo box for each box of cards. So you can open them and see if you vibe/connect with the cards and artwork. Its also a bigger selection than most places.. There's also a table if you want to sit down to read or look through the cards. The jewelry is also beautiful if your into crystals. They have wire wrapped pieces, copper pieces, and more. I could easily buy a lot in here. Lol. There is also a lot of good books in there. I can't go and not be in there for at least an hour. After you leave there's a meditation garden outside that's very relaxing and they also have a meditation room upstairs. The meditation room is has a great view of the beach across the street. You can feel the positive energy as soon as you walk in. Keep an eye out for flyers. They have psychic and spiritual expos throughout the year. During the expos you can sign up for psychic/tarot/medium readings, reiki, they also sell handmade items, and other cool services. Check them out!!!

100% have my vote to visit this historic place. Spa - must visit. I got 2 massages (the Edgar Cayce massage) and it was wonderful. You get a castor oil hit pack on your belly and it was relaxing. The restaurant was closed when we were there but Graze seemed to have a lot of reviews. Library A we spent all day browsing! So many books and I purchased a book of Children's Past Lives, which was written in 1992 and it was in Great condition. Also, we got lucky and met with Samantha who practiced Vaydic Palm reading. She was spot in with her reading and had a kind soul. Positive reading with positive energy. She is a must see!

I don't really believe in this stuff, but I'd heard of Edgar Cayce. I think I have a copy of the Sleeping Prophet somewhere. I thought I would pop in while I was staying nearby. The folks were friendly and inviting. There is a shop where you can pick out books, jewelry, crystals, and other New Agey stuff.

Love this place. If you plan on coming here, you should block out a few hours so you can enjoy everything. We like doing the labyrinth, the aura readings in the gift shop, browsing the library, eating at graze, and getting a treatment at the spa. I've only ever gotten a massage at the spa before, but today I tried the alphasphere. SO COOL. I had never heard of this thing before but I thought okay I'll try it out. Since it was my first time, they recommended I only do 30 minutes instead of an hour. I could definitely do an hour next time and I'll bring a blanket or wear long sleeves as it was slightly chilly. You start by picking out what colors you want the lights to be. They lady explained what each one was and I settled on pink. It was so relaxing. I liked that the chair vibrated with the music too. It was very calming. I'll come back for sure so I can try out a different color and I will definitely do an hour next time.

I've always wanted to come here since finding out about Edgar Cayce and his work years ago but never dreamed of actually making it down here since I live all the way in Toronto.When I got here the staff was so sweet, nice, caring and friendly! I bought a few books and other things from the gift shop and felt the ambiance to be relaxed as I made my way browsing through all the aisles. Afterwards I went upstairs to check out the meditation room, the library, see the artwork on the walls, and went outside onto the meditation garden.At some point while outside enjoying the serenity of the atmosphere, there seemed to be smoke coming from the side of the building but luckily a few people were able to put it out (whatever that was) and the day carried on. Wish I lived here so I could attend the workshops and wellness center often!

I went here a few months ago with a friend and we both had a great experience. We both loved the gift shop and found so many goodies. I purchased a few stones , tarot cards , Talisman and more. But it was totally worth the money. I went in the garden and had my first experience with fairies. It was so tranquil and peaceful. We purchased books from the library they had a good sale. Both of us got a reading my was so spot on. We met some people in the waiting area they were super nice and waiting on a reading also. The energy by the library was super strong. We wanted to go to the meditation room but it was closed I was so sad. I really wanted to visit it. The staff was super friendly and knowledgeable. Overall it was great I plan on visiting again.

Gift shop employees did not say a word to me when I walked in. I'm not a Karen I only expect a "Hello let me know if you need any help." Library was cute and they have a lot of books for sale. Front desk receptionists were cool.

I went in for a colon cleanse scared because I never had one before. The lady running the procedure was extremely professional and walked me through it. I came out of the whole process came out of it feeling a lot better. I will definitely be back.