Where science meets soul
& wonder becomes wisdom
Solaria is a visionary community project anchored in the mineral kingdom.
Welcome to our online portal of discovery. While the long-term vision continues to unfold, the first seeds are already taking root from our home in Richmond, Tasman, Aotearoa New Zealand.
"You and the stone are one. There is a difference only in heart-beats." - Kahlil Gibran
Welcome to Solaria
A Sanctuary of Soul & Stone
Envisioned as a place where people come to witness, experience and remember the beauty and wonder of the natural world — and our place within it — through the tangible world of rocks, crystals and minerals.
Today, Solaria exists in two interconnected ways:
The first is as a growing online portal, where people from across Aotearoa New Zealand and around the world can explore the Living Mineral Library, read articles, discover educational resources, follow field adventures, experience creative projects and become part of the growing Solaria community.
The second is as a physical seed within the Sears family home in Tasman, where collections are carefully catalogued, photographed, researched and shared. It is here that ideas are explored, publications are created, workshops are developed and the foundations of the wider vision continue to grow.
Although only in 'seed' form, Solaria already cares for thousands of mineral specimens, each being thoughtfully catalogued, photographed and preserved as part of the Living Mineral Library.
Explore Solaria
As Solaria continues to grow and evolve, there are already many ways to experience the journey today:
COLLECTIONS
Discover remarkable crystals, rocks, fossils & mineral specimens in our growing collections from New Zealand & around the world.
STEWARDSHIP
Offering a lasting home for cherished mineral collections, preserving their stories, scientific value and legacy for generations to come.
LIBRARY
Explore our growing collection of books, articles & resources that bridge science, nature, culture & the living world.
EVENTS
Join workshops, gatherings & experiences that inspire curiosity, connection & a deeper relationship with the Earth.
BOUTIQUE
Browse our thoughtfully curated collection of crystals, books, gifts, art & educational treasures to inspire your journey.
Whether you're a lifelong collector, a curious learner, a creative spirit or simply someone who feels at home in nature, you're warmly invited to explore with us.
The World of Solaria
Science. Soul. Nature. Community. Wonder.
Solaria is a bridge between science and spirituality, nature and technology, the human and the divine, with the golden thread of consciousness woven through it all. It exists today as both a growing digital world and a physical seed taking root from our home in Richmond, Tasman, Aotearoa New Zealand.
As the project evolves, we continue to develop collections, educational resources, community gatherings, creative works and meaningful opportunities for people to reconnect with the Earth, the stars and each other.
The Story of Solaria
Solaria was founded by Amanda Sears in 2025 from the Sears family home in Richmond, Tasman, Aotearoa New Zealand, with the love and support of her husband John and daughter Emma.
Although the project itself is new, the vision for Solaria has been quietly taking shape throughout Amanda's life. Drawn to observing the subtle patterns, relationships, and interconnected systems that shape our world, her curiosity has led her along many paths — gradually crystallising into the vision that is now Solaria.
For Amanda, Solaria is both a life's work and an ongoing practice of observation — a journey of exploring the patterns that connect the Earth, the stars, nature, and humanity. It is an invitation to rediscover the beauty, wisdom, and interconnectedness of the world around us — with the mineral kingdom as the tangible thread woven through it all, offering a doorway into a deeper appreciation and remembrance of the living world and our place within it.
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THE LATEST FROM SOLARIA
ARTICLES
Our Liquid Crystalline Bodies: The Science Behind The Dynamic Nature of Being Human
FIELD NOTES
Stories, discoveries & updates from the evolving world of Solaria.
COMING SOON >
COLLECTIONS
New Arrival - The Davis Collection from world-renowned potter Nina & father Harry Davis
COMING SOON >
ART & MUSIC
New Music: Stillness Found Within - Come back to the present moment & stillness within
Join The Journey
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