About Us
Hello
My name is Tanya, and Castle Rocks Cornwall is my dream come true. I’m pleased to meet you here. I’m not alone here anymore, I have a fab assistant called Natalie. You can meet her HERE
I live in the magical lands of Cornwall, England. The most southerly part of the UK. A stone’s throw away from an ancient monument site called Castle-an-Dinas. Looking closely at our logo, you’ll see how the settlement rings inspired the design.
I always knew I’d end up living in Cornwall. My best friend and I used to dream about owning a healing sanctuary, cafe and crystal shop. I now have that Crystal shop, and if you’re lucky, you might get offered a coffee ☕️ 😃
You may know me through my Etsy shop (Castle Rocks Cornwall Etsy). I also have a small shop here at Ruthvoes, the Crystal Cabin. Currently, the shop is closed. I hope to re-open in 2023. My main business is online. This is where I’m very comfortable (I love tech). I still run my Etsy shop; however, Etsy has recently raised its fees by 30%, and it’s becoming increasingly unsustainable. I’ll soon be closing my Etsy shop. I like to support people directly. Most people with an Etsy shop will also have a website, delve deeper, and buy directly. You’d really support a small business that way and not give your money to greedy corporations.
I plan to migrate everything over here to my website eventually.
Running a business online has put me in touch with so many beautiful beings from across the globe. Every day I speak to someone from a different country. I love it. Connection is key to living a happy, contented life.
If you are new to crystals and doubt my service, please click on the link to my Etsy shop and check out my sales total and excellent customer reviews. You can also see reviews here on the website.
I am passionate about sourcing unique, premium crystals and minerals and making them accessible to everyone. I take pride in ensuring that the crystals I bring to my shop are ethically sourced. I lovingly handpick each and every one of them. A sourcing trip can take days! It is not an easy job, but I love it! I’ve been doing this for many moons now.
My love of crystals and everything from Mother Nature plays a big part in my life. Crystals get me really excited. I thoroughly enjoy talking about them and sharing them with others. Whether from a metaphysical perspective or a geological perspective, I love it either way.
I’ve chosen to concentrate my efforts on selling crystals. Why? Because I LOVE it so much. It’s my true soul purpose. My testimonials and reviews can vouch for my passion for my customers and the crystals. I’ll go out of my way to accommodate any request. It is imperative that my customers are satisfied.
I understand how difficult it can be to select crystals from an online source. Many people like to see, handle and feel the crystal before buying. You will learn to trust us here at Castle Rocks Cornwall. We will do our best to help you in any way we can.
I have big plans for this website. There is a lot of hidden content behind the scenes. Magic takes time to happen. Slowly things will start to appear. Come back and check for updates, or better still….sign up to be a Clan member, and you’ll get the news straight to your inbox.
So, what happened in the last 30yrs? I don’t want to scare you away too soon, so I won’t give you ALL the details, but we moved to Cornwall in 2005 after living and flying high in London! I used to work in telecoms in the early ’90s. I ended up in the media world, working in corporate publishing houses and media, finishing up as a financial negotiator for the BBC (so, if you want a deal, be smart 🤣).
The lifestyle I’d become accustomed to in London was slowly killing me. I decided to pack my bags, sell up, and flee for the Cornish coast. It was the best thing I ever did. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t regret any of it. My past life experiences have made me who I am today. They’ve allowed me to help hundreds of people. I’m incredibly grateful for them.
When I arrived in Cornwall, I started working for a social enterprise, the Jamie Oliver Foundation. We helped disadvantaged young adults (16 to 24) to find employment by training them to be chefs. I’m not a chef. I was responsible for looking after their welfare and getting them ready for the big transition into the world after they qualified as chefs.
Working with the apprentices taught me the importance of professional conduct and ethical responsibilities. So, I decided to study for a degree in counselling and psychotherapy. I started work at a private rehab centre here in Cornwall. It was the first place I got to incorporate my vibrational energy healing with my counselling skills. A lot happened between the years 2005 and 2012. It was in 2006 that I really started working with crystals. I completed several different courses on crystal healing. I finished a 3yrs, hands-on ACHO accredited diploma. I’m also a Usui Reiki Master and Sound therapist.
My new dream, one I’ve been seeding for quite a while, is where you find yourself. This new space, my website, is a place where I hope you’ll want to stay for a while. I hope this will become a place you want to visit often. I want the experience to be a nice one for you. Sit back and soak up the energy.
If you got this far, I bow graciously to you. I’m grateful, thank you.
Sending love, always.
Tanya x
CASTLE AN DINAS
Castle an Dinas is a magnificent Iron Age hill fort at the summit of Castle Downs, it has panoramic views of central Cornwall and both the north and south coasts. It is considered one of the most important hillforts in the southwest of Britain. Dating from around the 3rd to 2nd century BCE. It consists of three ditch and rampart concentric rings 850 feet above sea level. The rings in our logo are inspired by the rings of Castle an Dinas. This is where Castle Rocks Cornwall is located.
Arthurian legend: Castle an Dinas was the hunting lodge (hunting seat) of King Arthur, from which he rode in the Tregoss Moor hunt.
It is mentioned in Cornish legends as one of the seats of the Duke of Cornwall and as the place where Cador, Duke of Cornwall and husband of King Arthur’s mother, met his death.
This magical part of Cornwall also sits right next to Roche Rock, a very significant and energetic place. The St Michael ley line runs right through the rock, the energy in this part of the land is quite extraordinary. There are countless ancient monuments around and plenty of stone circles to explore.