A Temple Steward is someone the organization trusts with unrestricted access to the 30 acres. They have spent considerable time on the land and have gained a deep understanding of the credo, mission, and protocols of the project. To be qualified as a Temple Steward, an individual receives training from The Wholeness and signs an agreement.
TEMPLE STEWARDS
- Alessandra Reifslager
- Angela Lynch
- Ben Adelo
- Carol Miseo-Hardin
- Diane Datko
- Ellen Reifslager
- Ken Hardin
- Matthew Reifslager
- Nancy Kerr-Walker
- Walter Reifslager
Temple Stewards may:
- Go to the land solo (dawn to dusk)
- Bring others to the land
- Go to the Temple Sanctum, but not to the Grandmother Crystal
Temple Stewards may not:
- Camp overnight (except with special permission)
- Build a fire (except for Matthew, Ben, and Diane)
- Give out the gates codes (except for Wholeness officers/leadership)
Temple Sanctum protocols:
- Honor silence
- Do not approach the Grandmother Crystal (expect during activations)
- No food
- No camping
- No bathroom activity
- No pets
- No items or offerings left there
For Temple Stewards who take guests:
- Ensure they sign the waiver form
- Inform them about making a donation ($27, or more)
- Remain with them throughout their visit; ensure guidelines are followed
For Fire Keepers (Matthew, Ben, Diane):
- Fires in the fire circle only.
- Keep the grate over the fire at all times.
- Be within sight of the fire always.
- Put out the fire with water
TEMPLE STEWARD APPRENTICES
Level 1
- Bob Sherwin
- Denice Sherwin
- Mary Langdon
Level 2
- Marion Pollack
- Arthur Pollack
Apprentices in Level 1 may:
- Go to the land solo or with another Apprentice or Steward (dawn to dusk)
- Go on any trails or go to any installations except the Temple Sanctum
Apprentices in Level 2 may:
- Go to the land with another Apprentice or Steward (dawn to dusk) — may not go solo
- Go on any trails or go to any installations except the Temple Sanctum
Apprentices may not:
- Bring anyone else to the land
- Give out the gates codes
- Go to the Temple Sanctum (except for Activation days)
- Camp overnight (except with special permission)
- Bring pets
- Build a fire, or light incense, sage, etc.
LAND USE GUIDELINES
- Go with a buddy, when possible. If you go alone, notify someone
- Drive very slowly when passing the Holian house
- Stay on marked trails to protect vegetation
- Honor silence in designated areas
- Use porta potties for defecation
- Pack out ALL trash except toilet paper used in the porta potty
WHO TO CONTACT
- Site development information and questions – Walter, Angela
- Campus maintenance & beautification issues (trails, rope down, structures or installations damaged) – Diane, Ben
- Temple Stewards wanting to organize volunteer days – Diane
- Questions about Healing Tools (Crystal Seeds, Pendants, Yantras) – Carol
- Questions about events – Angela, Nancy, Carol
- To apply for the Temple Stewardship Program – Angela, Nancy
- Legal issues / run-ins with neighbors, etc. – Angela
- Approvals to overnight on the land – Angela
- Opportunities for friends to visit the property – Events and activities will be listed on the website.
CONTACT INFO:
Angela Lynch – angela@thewholeness.org
Walter Reifslager – wreifslager@icloud.com
Carol Miseo-Hardin – carol@thewholeness.org
Nancy Kerr-Walker – nancy@thewholeness.org
Ben Adelo – ben@gaarudagroup.com
Diane Datko – diane439@gmail.com
TEMPLE STEWARDSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM
Temple Steward Training Program includes the following topics:
- The responsibilities of the Temple Steward, including the essential role that Service plays
- The various types of Service
- Crystal Earth Project history, mission, and doctrine
- Mahavakya Technology — what it is, how it works, and how it is utilized by the Project
- Understanding about Crystal Earth Seed plantings around the world
- Orientation to the Crystal Earth Healing Tools
- Detailed site orientation, including understanding about the Crystal Installations and the Meditation Garden areas
- Understanding and protocols associated with the Temple Sanctum
- The need and protocols for protecting the sanctity of the land, the structures and installations on the land, and the reputation of The Wholeness
- Environmental and safety needs and procedures, including fire safety
- The protocols and processes of space holding for bringing others to visit the land
- Best ways to talk about the Project and share it with others.
If you are interested in applying for the Temple Stewardship Program, please contact either Angela or Nancy.
