Meet Marci Carroll | Event Center Creator/Founder + Yoga Instructor

We had the good fortune of connecting with Marci Carroll and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Marci, can you share a quote or affirmation with us?
Stop chasing the butterfly, tend to your garden and the butterflies will come.

When I began this journey I thought I had to constantly seek out and convince retreat leaders and/or clients to come to my space. It was exhausting and ultimately unproductive.

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
Adventurous Spirit – The geodesic domes are an integral part of the energy that sets the tone for all the activities and experiences. The space is awe-inspiring with expansive views to nature which opens your heart and energizes your spirit. Whatever the seasons may bring, our domes allow you to connect to the natural elements in a spectacular way. Our dome was built with an explorer in mind. Think stairs, hills, rocks, and climbs. We strive to make your experience as comfortable as possible, but our adventure is physical.

Concierge Service – Our client’s experiences are extremely important to us. We strive to provide an all- in-one experience to help our clients create the adventure they’re looking for. From start to finish, clients can expect guided assistance for each step of their planning process. Consider ourselves your event liaison. All you have to do is show up. We provide all of our guests with a list of what to bring, requiring that you only bring your own bed rolls for lodging. We’ve designed our space to make our guests feel at home, feel important, be successful in their purpose, and want to come back again.

Transformation – Through adventure, we discover how these transformative activities help us to unplug, unwind, restore, and grow closer to nature. As exhilarating as our high-energy activities can be, we also understand the value in creating tranquil experiences that balance the energy. Through meditation, yoga, and nature walks, we encourage our clients to explore the soothing activities we offer.

I have experienced sacrifices to get where I am in business today. I worked 30 years in a State Government environment utilizing my business and IT degree, to work towards retiring with a pension so I could bring this vision to life and be able to finance it on my own. There have been many challenges along the way. Asking for help was never modeled for me growing up, so I have had to learn how to accept help when offered and realize it takes partnerships to somewhat succeed and you can’t do it all alone.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Downtown is bursting with new business every day. A few of my favorite places are Paper City Coffee as this establishment has great causes and they turn cocktail hour aka: “The Page” evenings on the weekends. Old Capital Brewery has been an integral part of events as well as a recent collaboration of beer with our brand. UNESCO is now present in our county for our ancient native culture that is present here and we are extremely excited for what it will bring to our community in the way of tourism.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
My vision for this endeavor was all my own. There were a lot of nay sayers present but I pushed through the negativity. I was immediately introduced to Katie Brauer, Mentor and so much more. She helped me to stay present and maintain focus. Haven Collective, of Columbus, for some business coaching, The Beauty Boost, Rachel Kerr, a mentor in social media and event hosting, and also being a friend and Explorer Chick Adventure Company for helping with clientele during covid. My partner, Scott Conley, played a huge part in my success for the build out as well as family encouragement and support. My mother, Joan (Taylor) Pelfrey, donated the property so this vision could come to life and it wouldn’t have been possible without her love.

Website: https://geodenaturedome.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geode.yoga.fitness/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/geodedome

Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/@geodedome1472

Other: email: [email protected]

Image Credits
Logan Detty Photography Gunner Barnes Photography Cassidy Dawn Photography Prest0n Perich Photography Nate Swanson Photography