About Amethyst
Amethyst Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated for 25 years to the evolution and development of human potential, creating a culture of wellness and the conditions for learning, healing and living in a holistic and sustainable way. The organization was incorporated in the state of Pennsylvania in 1993 for charitable, educational, and social welfare purposes. Amethyst Retreat Center is the trade name used publicly to offer services and events that support our vision and mission.
Our Team
Amethyst Foundation is governed by an all-volunteer 8 member Board of Directors who are professionals with the following expertise – two Lawyers, a Medical Doctor, a Dietician, a Professional Project Manager, a Corrections liaison for those returning to society, a Veteran with expertise in holistic practices and services, and a property manager. In October of 2017, Amethyst Foundation established a 12 member volunteer Community Council that manages the organization’s public relations, community outreach, programs, events, and environment care/development. In addition, there is a robust and engaged community of volunteers supporting the day to day work of Amethyst Retreat Center. We are not a community that lives together, rather we work together on projects and in fulfilling the vision and mission of Amethyst Foundation for the benefit and welfare of our local and global communities.
Our Vision
Amethyst Retreat Center sees a world that values a culture of wellness through integrating ecological renewal and sustainability with mindful awareness for higher quality of life for all segments of society.
● We are dedicated to equality, respect and inclusion for all peoples, cultures, religions, and lifestyles.
● We are not defined religiously, culturally, or politically. Instead we embrace values that cultivate our highest human potential through connection with each other and with Nature.
Our Mission
We are committed to inspiring, educating, and collaborating with others to discover and practice creative and new ways of learning, healing, and living:
● where connection with Nature and others is a source of recreation, healing, wellness, and provides healthy outlet for the anxiety and pain that many people experience;
● where supporting and caring for others is valued and is a source of wellness;
● where wellness and quality of life for all is nurtured and celebrated
Amethyst Foundation has a special interest in supporting the wellness of at risk segments of society. Therefore, in addition to the full array of events and programs we offer, we support and develop programs and services that enhance quality of life for children, women, Veterans and those at risk for and in recovery from addiction.
Our Values:
o Equality - because human beings all share the desire for wellbeing and quality of life
o Self-empowerment - because the future lies within us
o Gifting – discovering and sharing our gifts of healing, teaching, and living: giving of our skills, our resources, our time, ourselves
o Conscious Choice and Action - by considering the whole and asking "Does this enhance quality of life for me AND others?" If so, proceed, if not, let it go
o Creativity - solving human problems creatively rather than by antidote
o Simplicity in Living - by expressing gratitude rather than seeking more
o Collaboration – we must create this life and world together.
Our Team
Amethyst Foundation is governed by an all-volunteer 8 member Board of Directors who are professionals with the following expertise – two Lawyers, a Medical Doctor, a Dietician, a Professional Project Manager, a Corrections liaison for those returning to society, a Veteran with expertise in holistic practices and services, and a property manager. In October of 2017, Amethyst Foundation established a 12 member volunteer Community Council that manages the organization’s public relations, community outreach, programs, events, and environment care/development. In addition, there is a robust and engaged community of volunteers supporting the day to day work of Amethyst Retreat Center. We are not a community that lives together, rather we work together on projects and in fulfilling the vision and mission of Amethyst Foundation for the benefit and welfare of our local and global communities.
Our Vision
Amethyst Retreat Center sees a world that values a culture of wellness through integrating ecological renewal and sustainability with mindful awareness for higher quality of life for all segments of society.
● We are dedicated to equality, respect and inclusion for all peoples, cultures, religions, and lifestyles.
● We are not defined religiously, culturally, or politically. Instead we embrace values that cultivate our highest human potential through connection with each other and with Nature.
Our Mission
We are committed to inspiring, educating, and collaborating with others to discover and practice creative and new ways of learning, healing, and living:
● where connection with Nature and others is a source of recreation, healing, wellness, and provides healthy outlet for the anxiety and pain that many people experience;
● where supporting and caring for others is valued and is a source of wellness;
● where wellness and quality of life for all is nurtured and celebrated
Amethyst Foundation has a special interest in supporting the wellness of at risk segments of society. Therefore, in addition to the full array of events and programs we offer, we support and develop programs and services that enhance quality of life for children, women, Veterans and those at risk for and in recovery from addiction.
Our Values:
o Equality - because human beings all share the desire for wellbeing and quality of life
o Self-empowerment - because the future lies within us
o Gifting – discovering and sharing our gifts of healing, teaching, and living: giving of our skills, our resources, our time, ourselves
o Conscious Choice and Action - by considering the whole and asking "Does this enhance quality of life for me AND others?" If so, proceed, if not, let it go
o Creativity - solving human problems creatively rather than by antidote
o Simplicity in Living - by expressing gratitude rather than seeking more
o Collaboration – we must create this life and world together.
Check our schedule regularly to see what we have planned. Email us at amethystretreatcenter@gmail.com if you have any questions. |
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