October 27, 2006
News 8 Austin
"Fit for Friday" by Amy Hadley
Faculty and self-described fear-transcender Peter Gold and the Trapeze Experience Team along with local talent dare to fly high at The Crossings."
October 13, 2006
Austin Business Journal
"Lifetime at the spa: Busy professionals are discovering the benefits of nourishing their minds, bodies, spirits" by Jimmie Collins
Owners Ken and Joyce Beck advocate preventive medical care through their individual and group treatments at The Crossings Wellness Spa.
October 2006
Austin Chronicle
"Austin Chronicle 2006 Best of Austin Winner"
The Crossings is voted Best Spa in Austin, Texas!
October 2006
Indigo Sun Magazine
"Nurturing Ourselves for a World in Balance" by Claire Papin
The Crossings is mentioned as a great getaway destination for creating more life balance.
October 2006
Texas Monthly Magazine
"The Best Spas in..." by Becca Hensley
The Crossings is named one of the ten best spas in Texas!
September 2006
Austin-American Statesman
"Triathlete, shaman to share wisdom: Triathlete Allen says physical self only part of running - mental part of game is very important" by Brom Hoban
Ironman Champion and faculty Mark Allen shares a more spiritual approach to his sport.
September 2006
News 8 Austin
"Faithful walk symbolic path of Abraham" by Bob Robuck
A pilgrimage at The Crossings brought people of three different faiths together to walk in the symbolic steps of Abraham, the biblical figure seen as a religious patriarch by Jews, Christians and Muslims.
September 2006
Austin-American Stateman
"Austinites walk in common father's footsteps" by Patrick George
Interreligious groups sponsor walk at The Crossings to foster understanding.
August 2006
Austin-American Stateman
"Tracing Abraham's steps to build interfaith peace" by Eileen E. Flynn
Organizers, Rev. Emilee Whitehurst and Ken and Joyce Beck of The Crossings, want Christians, Jews, and Muslims to reconnect with their common ancestor, the prophet Abraham, and build citizen-to-citizen diplomacy.
July 2006
CNN.com
"America's best spa values: West and Southwest" by Nicole Alper
Budget Travel magazine selects The Crossings as one of their spa favorites from around the nation.
July 2006
The Austin-American Statesman
"Sephora, Hold Fast tattoo protector, The Crossings, "Designed in Texas," Noisy Dog Studios" by Jean Scheidnes, Melanie Spencer
Writers Scheidnes and Spencer suggest you "grab your girls and head for the hills" with The Crossings "Girlfriend Getaway" package available through Labor Day 2006.
Summer 2006
Westbound
"More than a Day Trip" by Stacy Stroud
The Crossings is highlighted as a year round Hill Country hideaway without the drive.
July/August 2006
Healing Lifestyles & Spa Magazine
"All Things New and Natural" by M.B.W.
The Crossings is mentioned as one of the few places that carry Miami-based designer Karen DeNunzio’s stylish and animal-friendly Look Within® Collection of yoga/Pilates bags.
Summer 2006
Girlfriend Getaways, special issue with Budget Travel
"The Crossings receives a rave review in the article, America's Top Spa Values by Nicole Alper
May 2006
Austin Woman Magazine
"The Crossings Turns Fear Upside Down: The Trapeze Experience" by Autumn Rhea Carpenter
Daredevil Autumn shares her fearless, adrenaline-inspired trapeze experience at The Crossings.
April 2006
New Orleans Times-Picayune
"Exhale in Austin: Running away from home can be a good thing when your destination is one of two Texas retreats: Lake Austin Spa and The Crossings. " by Millie Ball
April 2006
Austin American Statesman
"Flying through the air: With not the greatest of ease, I tackle the trapeze" by Pamela LeBlanc
Pamela LeBlanc shares her exhilarating experience of flying trapeze at The Crossings with self-described “fear-transcender” Peter Gold and team.
January 2006
Plan Your Meetings
"Spa Incentives: Build Attendance and Satisfaction" by Christine Born
The Crossings is sited as a retreat center offering pampering spa treatments—a preferred amenity by meeting planners.
December 2005
San Antonio Citypages Magazine
"Citypages Magazine Review of The Crossings" by Luis Munoz
Luis Munoz offers a rave review of Austin's "latest wellness and relaxation hotspot" after a weekend getaway at The Crossings.
November/December 2005
AARP Magazine
"Where the Spirit Moves You" by Lani Luciano
The Crossings is mentioned as a retreat center where you can "step off the grid of modern life and reconnect with the spiritual."
August 26, 2005
Austin American Statesman
"Summer soothers: Take the sun out of skin with relaxing, hydrating treatments" by Courtney Sebesta
The Crossings is mentioned as one of Austin's best spas for relaxing, rehydrating skin treatments.
August 2005
Austin Business Journal
"Architectural style, environmental sustainability combine ay Crossings" by Matt Rife
The Crossings is showcased as having an environmentally conscious and sustainable architecture.
July 2005
Austin Woman Magazine
"Joyce Beck: Educator and Therapist Builds a Healing Center" by Autumn Rhea Carpenter
February 2005
Body & Soul Magazine
"Top Holistic Spas" by Elizabeth Phillips
The Crossings is named one of the Top 5 Holistic Spas in the country.
February 20, 2005
Austin American Statesman
"Skip the plane ride. Peace and relaxation can be close to home" by Janet Wilson
The Crossings is mentioned as a close-to-home getaway for those who want to be pampered.
February 2005
Yoga Journal
"Austin, TX Yoga Tour" by Charlie Llewellin
The Crossings is mentioned as a retreat center to "indulge in an Ayurvedic or Asian spa ritual" in Austin, Texas.
January 2005
USA Today
"10 Great Places to Recycle Yourself" by Shawn Sell
The Crossings is named as one of the cool, new "green spa" travel destinations and favorite feel-good getaways in the world.
January 2005
Total Body Magazine
"A Respite for the Body and Soul" by Nancy Galeota-Wozny
January 2005
Hill Country News
"Diners take a bite out of Austin" by Kate Goeke
January 2005
Conscious Health Insightful Living
"The Spa: Relaxation Versus Restoration" by Galina Pembroke
December 2004
The Good Life Magazine
"Couples Pampering: Plan On It But Don't Expect Miracles" by Anoa Monsho
December 2004
Health Magazine
"Can You Really Celebrate the Season by Leaving it all Behind? - Holiday on Ice" by Emily Yoffee
October 30, 2004
Austin American Statesman
"Faith Can't Be Gauged by Tests of Science" by Nogie King
October 2004
Austin Monthly
"An Elite List of Healing Destinations both Near and Far" by Becca Hensley
The Crossings was named as one of the three best healing spots in Austin. The Crossings Wellness Spa was named Best Watsu.
October 2004
Austin Business Journal
2004 BEST PLACES TO WORK AWARD
The Crossings scored among the top ten companies in Austin with 51 to 250 employees!
September 12, 2004
Orange County Register
"Zoning out, tuning in at Tex-Zen spa" by Anne Valdespino
September 10, 2004
Dallas Morning News
"In and of the moment: From bookshelves to boardroom, 'mindfulness' is hot spiritual trend" by Susan Hogan
September 2004
Healing Lifestyles & Spas
"A Weekend of Transformation: Practicing with Shiva Rea at The Crossings" by Becca Hensley
August 2004
TravelLady Magazine
"Going Green: A Visit to The Crossings in Austin, TX" by Autumn Rhea Carpenter
July/August 2004
Spa Magazine
"50 Great Mind/Body Retreats" by Tara Mandy at New York Magazine
The Crossings is named one of the "10 Great Body/Mind Retreats" in the country!
July 2004
Austin Business Journal
"Priceless pampering: Austin spas offer treatments that meet all budgets" by Melissa Gaskill
June 19, 2004
Austin-American Statesman
"Inner Peace Takes an Open Mind" by faculty ORIAH MOUNTAIN DREAMER
June 11, 2004
Hill Country Business
"The Crossings: Promoting Growth, Balance and Sanctuary" by Cassie Holman
June 2004
Cosmopolitan Magazine
"Sexiest Places in the World - Fabulous Spa Getaways" by Kathleen Beckett
June 2004
The Good Life
"Toltec Wisdom Tells Us We Are All the Artists of our Own Lives" by Becca Hensley
An interview with faculty DON MIGEL RUIZ, author of The Four Agreements, Mastery of Love, and Voice of Knowledge
June 2004
Tribeza Magazine
"The Art of Healing/Art Therapy" by Heather Brand
May/June 2004
Austin Home & Living
"Spaaaaah: De-mystifying the Spa or Everything You Always Wanted to Know But Were
Afraid to Ask" by Taylor Bowles
May 15, 2004
Austin-American Statesman
"We Create Stories, Art Through Living" by faculty DON MIGEL RUIZ
May 14-20, 2004
Austin Business Journal
"Gains: Austin Spa Crosses into New Territory with 'Sexy' Designation"
May 2004
American Fitness
"Gleaning Information" by Debra Howe
May 2004
Austin Monthly
"Ask the Right Questions" by Mel Spencer
An interview with faculty SUSAN PIVER, best-selling author of The Hard Questions
May 2004
Austin Woman
"When You Can Talk to Animals" by Autumn Rhea Carpenter
An interview with faculty AMELIA KINKADE
April 18, 2004
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
"Destination Serenity" by Helen Bryant
April 17, 2004
Austin-American Statesman
"Dark Times Show Us The Light" by faculty THOMAS MOORE, author of
Care of the Soul, Soulmates, and Dark Nights of the Soul
March/April, 2004
Healing Lifestyles & Spas
Healing News "Bernard Burt's Best" by Bernard Burt
"The Crossings, a country retreat for rest and renewal, brings together programs from
New York's Omega Institute and a Texas-style spa."
April 2004
Austin Business Journal
"Omega at The Crossings' Campus Blends Business, Spiritual Worlds" by Amy E. Lemen
February 2004
Natural Awakenings
Omega at The Crossings Celebrate the Journey" by Amy E. Lemen
January 2004
BRILLIANT (Premier Issue)
"A Meeting of Mind, Body & Spirit" by Rebecca Rooney
October 2003
Austin Fit Magazine
"Time to Retreat Relax & Regroup At Area Wellness Centers" by Lisa Hickey
September 16, 2003
The Austin Chronicle
"Natural Capitalism' in the Hills: The Crossings Promises Inspiration, Personal and Spiritual Answers - and Great Beds" by Mike Clark-Madison
August 31, 2003
Austin American-Statesman
"A place for mind, body, spirit in the Hill Country" by Michelle Breyer and Patrick Beach
September/October 2002
The Austin Idealist
"The Crossings, Austin's New Creative Learning Center" by Owen McAleer