Rainbow Bridge is a New Age gift shop on the north shore of Lake Tahoe in California. Billed as an "Eclectic Store for the Soul,' it is one of Tahoe City's most popular boutiques. Shop owners have created a tranquil spot with a vast inventory of items for spiritual growth and transformation.
Soothing meditational music and pleasing incense create an uplifting shopping atmosphere where knowledgeable staff offer advice on various aspects of mysticism and religion. Books on Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism, Native Americans, Shamanistic medicine, Wicca, Druidism and Feng Shui are plentiful. All the healing arts are covered, including holistic medicine, acupuncture, chiropractic, massage, and reflexology.
Yoga, Pilates, and meditational tools are in large supply -- mats, cushions, statues, incense, wall art, prayer beads and journals are available. Astrology, tarot, palmistry and runes are also represented in the store's thousands of titles and decks of cards. If you don't find a certain title, the store's staff is happy to order it for you.
There's a large selection of crystals, rocks and gemstones for healing and meditational purposes. Stones from around the world include rare specimens like Larimar and Moldavite. Fine jewelry and aromatherapy oils are also plentiful. One of the newest offerings at Rainbow Bridge is crystal singing bowls for listening and chanting, as well a large selection of New Age music on CD.
The Crystal Garden is an inviting place to sit and mediate while enjoying water fountains, wind chimes, huge amethyst geodes and statues of Hindu deities. Astrological and tarot readings and classes are offered for counseling and guidance. Personal healing sessions are offered by qualified practitioners, and various music festivals are held throughout the summer. Rainbow Bridge is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
