There’s An Awesome Rock Ranch Hiding In Massachusetts And You’ll Want To Visit
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Have you ever wanted to dig for buried treasure? This picturesque spot in Massachusetts lets you search for your very own beautiful rocks, minerals and gemstones. Better yet, you can keep what you collect. Read on for more information about Earthdance in Plainfield and how you can visit.
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Earthdance is primarily an artist-run workshop and retreat, but they also offer mineral collecting.
About 75 years ago, dynamite blasts were used to extract rocks and minerals from the Anson G. Betts Mine. Today, the mine’s quarry pits are beautiful woods.
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There’s plenty to find on these gorgeous grounds, including the Massachusetts state gemstone, rhodonite.
You can also pick out pyrite (better known as "fool’s gold), rhodochrosite, spessartine garnets, almandine garnets and tephroite.
You can collect here for a fee, which is considered a donation to Earthdance.
Once you’re done collecting your gems and minerals, check out some of the awesome programming Earthdance offers such as arts nights, dance classes and barefoot discos.
Earthdance is located at 252 Prospect Street, Plainfield, Mass. To arrange a visit for rock and mineral collecting, contact the Earthdance Mineral Coordinator at minerals@earthdance.net. Click here to visit their website.
If fun outdoor activities are your thing, check out these strange and explorable ruins hiding in Massachusetts.
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