I visit A.R.E. once or twice a year. It's a great place if you are interested in "why are we here?" and "have we all been here before?" and other such weighty topics. But it's also a great place to relax in the meditation garden in summer or the third-floor meditation room with a view of the ocean in winter. It's a great place to get a massage or a book on dream interpretation or to take a yoga class. It really is "all things for all people" if you are interested in any of the topics above.
Came for Ancient Mysteries Conference. But some of the speakers were a little 'off'. A little? No, actually way flakey.But that is not indicative of the place. The center was clean, staff friendly. This place is one where this is your destination.Take things in stride, everyone has their own views and while theirs may be crazy sounding....they do respect yours. So they don't try to 'convert' you.
Always wanted to go inside and see what it was about but we really just parked in their parking lot and went to the beach across the street. This was in 1998, don't know if they will tow you now. But this part of the beach was MUCH nicer than the beach down in the town of Virginia Beach/Strip etc...
We always come here when we are in VA Beach. We are members and go for free lectures, meditations, and the meditation room. I also get massages or Reiki when I am there. They have just completed a new addition which is great and we spent plenty of time in the bookstore.
Having read the story of Edgar Cayce many year ago I was looking forward to visiting the A.R.E Association for Research and Enlightenment facility and I wasn't disappointed. The tour was very interesting and the buildings were clean and well kept.
We are really into the re-encarnation and other spiritual and native american studies. multi-event area with courses and speakers.
The A.R.E. is a good place to buy and self help book or just see what's new in the world of the soul.
Check out the menu of services online and call to schedule an hour or day of relaxation and healing. I try to go on every visit to VA BEACH. I was happy to see the updates on this historic hospital building. Nice change and very welcoming.
I attended Ancient Alien conference and enjoyed very much. Have been here in past and enjoyed when Zawi Hawass presented Egyptian discoveries.