Approximately 45 miles from Palm Springs, in Landers California is a 38 foot high, 50 foot diameter, non metallic dome known as The Integratron. Built by George Van Tassel in the early 1960’s, The Integratron took 18 years to construct and carries the distinct reputation of being a rejuvenation machine. With his interest in meditation and the work of Nikola Tesla, George created a place where science and spirit has come together.

As the story goes, it was extraterrestrials from Venus who first suggested the Integratron to George. The Venusians gave him the idea and the plans to build a machine that would heal. It was supposed to expand the minds of people and spiritually awaken them. Combining the information given to him by the Venusians, with traditional methods, George consulted with scientists working in the Telsa fields and other free energy devices to attempt to develop a giant electrostatic generator for the Integratron. Sadly, George never had the opportunity to complete the project. He died mysteriously of a heart attack in February of 1978.

In the early 1970’s Rob was dirt bike riding in the middle of the desert when he inadvertently met George. When talking with him, Rob discovered a man of intelligence as well as spiritual conviction. At that time George was also very involved in leading conventions of UFO believers that drew thousands to a remote area of the desert near a massive boulder called Giant Rock. This was the early 1970’s when such things as X-files we’re not being discussed. George was one of the first pioneers to shine light on government conspiracies in the area of UFO’s and abuctee’s. Rumors state that George had direct contact with UFOs, with eyewitnesses to collaborate the stories. Some feel this was part of George’s demise.

Approximately 3 miles from the Integratron is Giant Rock, considered one of the largest freestanding boulders in the world until it split in the year 2000. The rock stands seven stories high, approximately 120,000 tons and also boosts a colorful history.

The Van Tassel family moved to Giant Rock after the death of the man who lived under it. Frank Critzer was a miner, prospector, and a shortwave radio enthusiast who hollowed out the rock to make his home. During World War II, a rumor was circulated that Critzer was a spy for the Germans. As these allegations spread, authorities quickly converged on the rock where he lived. When he refused to come out, they threw in a tear gas canister. Not knowing he had dynamite for his prospecting, he was blown to bits, with no one ever discovering the true story.

With the death of Critzer, Van Tassel went on to repair and re-hollow the damaged home and eventually moved his family to the remote location. He also opened a working airport, dude ranch and a small restaurant in the area. People would come many miles to Giant Rock to have a hamburger, a piece of pie and to participate in UFO conventions held by George and other teachers. It’s rumored that from time to time, Howard Hughes would fly in to Giant Rock airport just to eat a piece of the famous pie prepared by George’s wife.

Over the years Rob and I have visited this area many times and have become very fond of the energy and desert terrain. At least once a year we would visit the rock, now covered in graffiti and the Integratron, which was primarily off limits to the general public, until this past year.

In April [2001] I had a call from a friend in Arizona wanting to submit an article to the magazine. In our conversation, she asked if I had ever heard of the Integratron? I was surprised, and told her I’ve been visiting and monitoring that property for over 20 years. My friend went on to tell me that she knew the owners and had just returned from a retreat at the Integratron. As a feeling of joy came over me I thought to myself, finally! A chance to find out more about this mysterious structure as well as the opportunity to experience the energy I knew intuitively existed on the property. Without hesitation I contacted the owners and we found ourselves at the Integratron the following weekend. After 20 years of waiting we were finally in the Dome. Little did Rob and I realize that our first visit would be the beginning of a summer of Intrigue and Spiritual Awakenings.

Today, the Integratron property is owned by two sisters, Joanne and Nancy Karl and two other partners from Northern California. The sisters reside on the property and have opened the Integratron to weekly tours. They also conduct sound baths and concerts.
(check website for details).

Over the past several months Rob and I have come to know Joanne and Nancy in a very deep spiritual and loving relationship. After our first visit to the “Dome”, as we affectionately call it, we were hooked. The energy of this sacred space was so sweet and nurturing for us that we made a commitment to return almost every weekend throughout the summer to help in the up-keep of the grounds and to support the work of the people behind the scenes. The sisters, Joanne and Nancy, believe that the Integratron along with being a rejuvenation machine also facilitates contact with higher realms. The primary healing modality for the dome today is sound. The unique resonance of the dome created when standing or sitting in the middle has drawn people from all over the world to bathe in it’s healing power.

The people involved with the Integratron are very sensitive to what happens on the property. The belief is, that because of it’s unique resonance, geometry and relation to Giant Rock and the Pyramids of Egypt, the Integratron sits in a place that is in direct relation to the Earth’s Grid. Any transmissions, be it sound; thought or energy goes directly out across our planet. So, it is essential that all activity on the property maintain a positive nature.

The dedication by the present owners to honor the old history and discover the truth of George
Van Tassel’s work has been a priority. In the process, by initiating an environment where science and spirit can meet, the four new owners want to create a “New History,” for the Integraton. One where there can be research and understanding of what the Integratron’s gift is to humanity, and in that process, if we discover that the Integratron did come from space people, great. That’s even more exciting!

If you are ever in Southern California, consider a visit to Landers to check out this unique and historic area. Over the past 8 months Rob and I have talked and met with scientists, ready to complete the work that George started, Spiritual inutitives, healers, Monks from Tibet, musicians, artists, historians and people from all walks of life, that came to the Integratron looking to experience the energy of this sacred site.

One of the most remarkable characteristics of the integratron his how people find there way to this place. Advertising is done at a minimum, yet people from around the world have shown up at the gates. The Integratron has been published in historical, as well as high profile travel guides. Some people have seen it on TV specials, others remember it as a place their parents took them when they were children, and still others just casually drop by out of curiosity. I feel that the people showing up at the dome have been “called.” This structure sits in the middle of California’s high desert, with little surrounding it for miles. People will stop by saying, “they we’re just driving around, saw it in the distance and thought they’d check it out. This summer we met many people from all walks of life who came to discover the energy of the dome. I found most were fascinated by the history and science, all we’re amazed with the energy of peace and tranquility this vortex offered. Many left the property with a smile on their face and a feeling of renewal. In some strange way George Van Tassel did create a place of rejuvenation, maybe not the way he originally intended, but definitely in a way that can serve humankind.

As you can see Rob and I have a special place in our heart for the Integratron and the surrounding area. The experience of being on this property has brought us great joy. If you would like to find out more about the Integratron you can go to the website at: www.integratron.com. On the site you can review some of the history, science and spiritual events take place on the property. If you would like more information about rentals or sound baths you can contact Joanne and Nancy at:
(760) 364-3126 or email them at: theintegratron@aol.com.