Help build Austin’s first mirrored retreat dome – a refuge for rest, renewal, and belonging.

Perched on a 43-acre hillside just outside Austin with panoramic skyline views and a wild nature preserve at its edge.. this isn’t just another stay.

The Honeycomb Mirror Dome is one of the first mirrored-glass domes of its kind in Texas: a 20-foot architectural sanctuary designed to reflect the sky, immerse you in nature, and spark a deep sense of renewal.

It shimmers with honeycomb-shaped mirrored panels that vanish into the landscape by day and glow like a lantern by night.
Every detail, from its geometry to its expansive energy, invites you to pause, breathe, and reconnect.

🏕 The Experience

The Honeycomb Dome isn’t just a dome – it’s an experience.

Designed for every season, it will be fully heated and cooled, with thoughtful touches to nourish body and soul:
🌿 A private hot tub under the stars
🌱 Fresh herb + veggie gardens
🌳 43 acres of walking trails to explore
🍴 A covered deck with kitchen + bath for easy outdoor gatherings
✨ And so much more…

Just 23 minutes from downtown Austin and 10 minutes from the airport, it’s the perfect blend of seclusion and accessibility – ideal for overnight escapes or intimate gatherings.

The dome hosts up to 4 overnight guests or 20 guests for soulful experiences: think dinner parties, sound baths, mini-retreats, or starry-night celebrations.

Opening in early 2026, it will be one of the most unique spaces in Texas to reset, reconnect, and create unforgettable memories.

🏡 The Vision: From One Dome to a Village

The Honeycomb Dome is the first step in a much bigger blueprint.
A Sacred Reset Village where people can live, gather, and heal in relationship with the land.

Imagine a hillside dotted with mirrored domes, tiny homes, gardens, and shared spaces designed for rest, ritual, and renewal.

A place for:
🌞 Morning meditations and shared meals
🎶 Sound baths and community circles
🌿 Work that feels like worship and design that feels like devotion

A space where people can visit for a weekend, or stay for a season, to reset their nervous systems and remember a slower rhythm of life.

The Honeycomb Dome will serve as the prototype for this model.

💛 My Story: The Heart Behind the Dome

This dream has been alive in me for the last 5 years.

It began during one of the most transformative seasons of my life. A time when everything I thought I knew about purpose, success, and home began to unravel.

In that stillness, I felt a deep call to reconnect with what’s real: nature, community, and the sacred simplicity of living with intention.

That calling took me on a journey that changed everything.

Hi, I’m Gloria - founder of Dome Craft ATX and Lavender Moon Spaces, and the heart behind the Honeycomb Dome.

Starting out in home remodeling with my family’s construction business, I went on to craft custom van and bus campers and tiny houses. I’ve constructed geodesic dome homes on raw land, lived in tiny home and intentional communities, and explored what it means to create environments that truly support healing and connection.

That experience, combined with more than a decade in sustainable design, real estate, and interior design led me here: back home to Austin, ready to plant the next seed.

The Honeycomb Dome is a culmination of everything I’ve learned about beauty, belonging, and what it takes to bring big dreams to life with heart and hands.

I’ve built with my own two hands, marketed on a shoestring budget, and created spaces that have reached millions of people through platforms like Prime Video, CBS, and YouTube (1.8M+ views).
But more importantly.. I’ve seen how spaces can change people. How the right environment can spark healing, creativity, and a deeper sense of purpose.

Now, I’m bringing that wisdom and experience back to the land – to build something that can outlive me: a living prototype for a more connected, inspiring and intentional way of living.

This Honeycomb Dome is the first of many.
It’s where design meets devotion.
Where beauty meets belonging.
And where we begin to imagine a future that feels more like home.

So when you contribute to this campaign, you’re not just funding a dome.
You’re helping turn one woman’s healing journey into a shared sanctuary. A place where others can come to pause, breathe, and begin again.

💛 Why We’re Crowdfunding

We’re not backed by traditional investors or developers.
This project is being built by community, for community.

Every dollar goes toward completing the first dome – from the foundation to the interiors, deck, gardens, and outdoor features.

Our total goal: $65,000

By contributing, you’re helping us create:
✨ A sanctuary for healing
🌱 A gathering space for creative connection
🐝 A living example of what intentional, values-driven development can look like

🐝 Where We’re At + What’s Next

This dream has been years in the making – and we’re already deep in motion.

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🌿 Where We’re At Now

✅ Land secured on a stunning 43-acre property just outside Austin, surrounded by nature and skyline views.
✅ Dome already manufactured + shipped.
✅ Utilities and infrastructure already installed on-site.
✅ Permitting and site prep ready to begin once funding closes.
✅ Our first supporters joined through the Early Founder’s Circle.

The groundwork is ready, the land is cleared, the team is assembled, and your support is the final piece to bring this space to life.

🌞 What’s Next: Our 2025–Early 2026 Timeline

October–November 2025:
→ Crowdfunding campaign live + press and media outreach
→ Material orders + builder prep
→ Site preparation begins immediately after funding closes

December 2025 – January 2026:
→ Deck installation, dome assembly + mirrored panel installation
→ Interior build-out, outdoor kitchen and bathroom install + furnishings

February 2026- March 2026
→ Final touches: decorating, gardens, and outdoor features
→ Soft opening + Photo/video shoots
→ Grand Opening Gala
→ Official launch of bookings for stays, events, and retreats

By joining this campaign, you’re helping open the Honeycomb Dome by early 2026.

🎁 Perks & Rewards

We’ve created one-time-only perks to thank you for being part of the very beginning - whether you’re local to Austin or supporting from afar:

💫 Supporter Tiers

$10 – Raffle Ticket
Enter to win a 2-night weekend stay + upgrade experience (unlimited entries).

$49 – Founders Keychain
Limited-edition engraved leather keychain handmade for early supporters.

$99 – Mug + Keychain Set
Founders-only keepsakes to honor your support.
$149+ – $200 Voucher
$200 credit toward a future stay + lifetime discount + invite to our launch gala.
$399+ – Two-Night Stays
Lock in one of the first available bookings with lifetime discounts, upgrades, and exclusive invitations.
$999+ – Sacred Reset Retreat
3 days, 2 nights, with private sound healings, catered meals, and a guided digital detox journey (valued at $1,555).
$199+ – Lifetime VIP Membership
Limited availability. Includes 15% lifetime discounts, 10% for friends/family, priority bookings, exclusive invites, and seasonal gifts.

🏆 Sponsor Levels

For brands and aligned partners who want to leave a legacy on this dome and within the Austin community:

$1,000 – Amber Sponsor
Vendor table at the Grand Opening Gala • 6-hour dome rental (off-peak) • Name/logo on website • 1 social spotlight • Annual sponsor dinner invite • Mug + keychain
$5,000 – Premier Sponsor
All of the above PLUS: your name/brand engraved on-site on the Premier Plaque • 2-night stay credits • Lifetime VIP membership • Recognition at Gala + features in dome programming
$10,000 – Legacy Sponsor
Everything above PLUS: large bronze dedicated Legacy Plaque at the most visible areas • Private hosted dinner for 10 • “Brought to You By” credit on launch • First access to future projects • Speaking slot at the Grand Opening + more!

🛠️ Where the Money Goes

Category	% of Goal	Amount	Description
Build-Out	45%	$29,250	Platform, kitchen, bathroom, furnishings
Labor & Setup	20%	$13,000	Skilled construction support
Marketing & Media	3%	$1,950	Photos, videos, launch content
Reward Fulfillment	6%	$3,900	Shipping + gifts
Contingency	3%	$1,950	Weather, materials, price changes
Fees	8%	$5,200	Crowdfunding + payment fees
Taxes	15%	$9,750	State and federal estimates
Total Goal		$65,000

🧭 In Short: Why This Matters

The Honeycomb Dome isn’t just a stay, it’s a reflection of what’s possible when we create from the heart, honor the earth, and design spaces that truly serve the soul.

It’s a new kind of sacred space. One that invites people back into rhythm with nature, beauty, and each other.

When you support this campaign, you’re not just backing a build.
You’re helping shape a movement. One that reimagines how we live, gather, and heal together.

✨ You’re helping create the first seed of a Sacred Reset Village.

Join us. Back the campaign. Be part of the beginning.

Just click "Donate & Tickets" to get started!

Honeycomb Mirror Dome

By Gloria Merrick

Honeycomb Mirror Dome

A First-of-Its-Kind Stay + Community Prototype

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