Traveling Gypsies and Kava Den is a unique and eclectic establishment in downtown Rome, Georgia. It is a kava bar, tea house, and holistic wellness center all rolled into one.
The shop offers a variety of kava drinks, teas, elixirs, and other holistic products. They will also offer botanical adaptogenic spirits, which are alcohol-free mocktails. They also offer live music 1 or 2 nights a week.
In addition to their drinks and products, Traveling Gypsies and Kava Den also has a salt cabin, an amethyst biomat, and a cultural caravan of home decor, fashion, jewelry, gifts, and more.
Traveling Gypsies and Kava Den is a great place to relax and unwind, and it is also a great place to learn about holistic health and wellness.
What Traveling Gypsies And Kava Den Offers
From the moment we arrived at Traveling Gypsies and Kava Den, the owners, Jim and Sami Gravedoni, taught us about how they offer a holistic approach to mind, body, and wellness. They provide a variety of services, including kava, oxygen bar, salt cabin, amethyst biomat, and cultural immersion. They believe that education is power when it comes to the services they offer. Not only will they help you understand the benefits of what they offer, but they also have informational brochures available to support everything you find there.
The atmosphere is one where everyone is welcome and friendships are forged. It is a well-rounded, holistic gathering place where you can take a break from the demands of life and get to know the people around you. They also offer live music several nights a week. You can see their schedule and performers on their Facebook page. They have games to play, and it seems that everywhere you look there is something fun and interesting to see in their comfortable atmosphere. All ages are welcome.
Kava Den And Elixirs
Kava is a traditional South Pacific beverage that has been used for centuries for its relaxing and calming effects. It is derived from a root and is part of the black pepper family. It is a natural alternative to alcohol and other drugs. Traveling Gypsies and Kava Den only serves the highest quality kava. Alcohol does not mix well with kava, so for your first visit you may be asked if you have consumed any alcohol before being served. They want your first experience to be a positive one and not one where you end up sick. Since kava is a holistic alternative to alcohol and has helped people with sobriety.
Kratom is a plant from southeast Asia and is part of the coffee family. There’s no caffeine in it, but it can have the same properties as caffeine. The leaves are brewed like tea, with flavors and creams added to make a drink with health benefits.
Traveling Gypsies and Kava Den uses only the highest quality ingredients in their elixirs and cocktails. All of their ingredients come with a Certificate Of Analysis that allows them to maintain the highest standards with everything they sell.
Salt Cabin Therapy
A salt cabin is a relaxing and therapeutic environment. It uses a halo generator to disperse pharmaceutical-grade salt into the air. The salt helps to cleanse the air, improve respiratory health, and relieve skin disorders such as eczema. The salt cabin also has a heated Himalayan foot detox lamp to rest your feet on during therapy. Massage cushions and chromotherapy are available for a small additional fee. Salt lamps are also available for purchase, so you can take the positive benefits of salt therapy home with you.
Amethyst Biomat With BioAcustic Sound Mat
Traveling Gypsies and Kava Den offers an FDA-approved and certified amethyst biomat. It is a natural heat therapy device that uses the healing power of amethyst crystals. The biomat contains 2,500 amethyst crystals and can help to relieve pain, improve circulation, and promote relaxation. It also produces far infrared rays, which penetrate deep into the body to promote healing and relaxation.
The biomat is a great option for people with arthritis, fibromyalgia, and other pain conditions. It is also a great way to improve your overall health and well-being.
The amethyst biomat can be paired with an acoustic vibration mat, which produces gentle vibrations that help to relax the body and mind. The vibrations are created by a series of speakers that are embedded in the mat. The speakers emit sound waves that travel through the body, causing the muscles to relax.
The acoustic vibration mat is a great way to improve your circulation and reduce stress. It is also a great way to relieve pain and improve your sleep quality.
Oxygen Bar
The oxygen bar at Traveling Gypsies and Kava Den provides a safe and effective way to increase your oxygen levels. The bar includes an oxygen concentrator with filtered water and essential oils. This can help to improve your mood, energy levels, and overall health.
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Essential oils have been used for centuries for health and wellness. It can be used daily or as often as you would like.
Traveling Gypsies’ Unique Finds
Traveling Gypsies has a collection of unique finds that they sell. Some items are located in the main location on Broad Street, but more unique treasures can be found in their booth at Market On 5th located just down the road on 5th Ave in the River District.
Traveling Gypsies and Kava Den One-Year Anniversary
In May of 2023, Traveling Gypsies And Kava Den celebrated their first anniversary of being in business. Jim and Sami Gravedoni, originally from Florida, visited Rome, Georgia looking for a place to open their new business. When they arrived in Rome, they said they felt like it was home. They believe in holistic healing focusing on the whole body, mind, and spirit health. Their experiences with kava bars in Florida made the decision to serve kava an easy choice. While they could have bought a franchise, they had bigger ideas. They wanted to incorporate the holistic alternatives they offer as well as the kava den to give a complete mind body and spirit approach.
The name Traveling Gypsies And Kava Den comes from their desire to travel when they retire and of course, being a kava bar in a cozy den-like atmosphere. They wanted to create a place where people could meet and get to know each other in a calm and cozy environment. Another goal was to provide a place where people could go without the pressure of drinking alcohol. They encourage people to play board games, listen to music and just enjoy each other’s company. They don’t serve food, so bringing in your food is acceptable. Their goal is to provide a distraction-free environment that allows people to be present in the moment.
Creating An Immersive Experience
It has been Jim and Sami’s goal to create an immersive experience where everyone feels welcome and at home in the Kava Den. Like clockwork on Tuesdays thru Saturdays at 6:00 pm, the whole place raises their kava bowl for a toast and everyone says “Bula!”, which means life, and drinks their kava drink. This daily tradition has become popular among regular patrons. While kava is not served to anyone under 18, they offer child-friendly drinks that can be served to the younger participants and those who rather not drink kava.
If you are celebrating something they will raise a bowl to you to help you celebrate your birthday, anniversary, job promotion, retirement….you name it anything that is a life event they will celebrate with you.
This tradition has become so popular that patrons who are traveling out of town have been known to call in at 6:00 p.m. to participate over the phone since they can’t be there in person.
They regularly bring in Reiki masters, massage therapists, and other healers. Tuesdays are Self Care Days and they are always looking for new ways to incorporate a healthy lifestyle.
Also, if you need a room for a Zoom meeting or small group, they can help you with that as well. They have a small, quiet room with a table and chairs that can be used for various things. Just ask!
Overcoming Obstacles
One of the biggest obstacles the owners of Traveling Gypsies and Kava Den has had to overcome is the lack of understanding of their products. Trying to get rid of the stigma that comes with some of the products can be challenging.
So many times, a holistic approach gets a bad reputation because businesses claim to be holistic while selling unidentifiable products in bulk. The salesperson doesn’t know about the product, and they sure can’t tell you what the ingredients are or where they come from.
At Traveling Gypsies and Kava Den, they know exactly what they are selling and where the product is from. All of the ingredients they use are made of the highest quality and they are names that can be pronounced.
Finding Inspiration
With such a unique establishment, they have had people from all over the country stop by. Some of the highlights of the business is having people from Hawaii stopping by and telling them that their Kava Den is better than the ones they have at home where kava bars are on every corner. They have had NASA employees who have traveled around the world stop by and leave them a glowing review. Also, they had a regular customer journey to Hawaii. The kava bar that he visited there had already heard rave reviews about Rome’s Travelling Gypsies And Kava Den!
Traveling Gypsies and Kava Den’s goal is to provide a comfortable and safe, alcohol-free environment that encourages people of all ages to relax and get to know each other. They strive to provide a positive place that is welcoming to all walks of life. They want to be seen as a gathering place that is an alternative to the typical “bar environment”.
Some people’s first impression of the storefront may be overwhelming, simply because of how unique this establishment is. We encourage you to go in, ask questions, and get to know Jim and Sami. There is no pressure, just warmth, and acceptance of where you may be in life.
You can learn more about Traveling Gypsies and Kava Den by visiting their website. https://www.travelinggypsiesandkavaden.com/ and following them on Facebook and Instagram @travelinggypsiesandkavaden
Disclaimer: This website does not provide medical advice. It is intended for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment
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