No matter how lost
you may feel in life,
in a labyrinth
you are never lost.
One of the famous labyrinth-decorated
coins from Knossos, Crete (ca. 300 BCE)
Labyrinths
Labyrinths are ancient patterns found all over the world and across many cultures — one over 4,000 years old.
Many people think a labyrinth is the same as a maze, but they are actually very different. While a maze has many paths and entrances and can be confusing and disorienting, a labyrinth has a single entrance with a single path. In a labyrinth, the path brings you to the center, then back out along the same path to the entrance.
A labyrinth is a pattern with a purpose, and over the centuries has been used as a ceremonial pathway, for pilgrimage, as traps for unwelcome spirits, and for games and dancing. Today, labyrinths offer a chance to take time out from our busy lives and to leave behind stress and schedules.
Walking a labyrinth allows us to connect to a deeper part of ourselves. People who walk labyrinths reports experiencing insight and creative thoughts, quieting of the mind, relaxation, happiness, tears, connectedness, balance, and well-being.
For more about the history of the labyrinth, visit www.labyrinthos.net.
To find out about the Labyrinth Locator, visit wwll.veriditas.labyrinthsociety.org.
Labyrinth Design and Installation
I can create labyrinths for personal garden spaces, facilities of all kinds, or help you lead your group in the creative process of designing and creating your own labyrinth.
In designing a labyrinth, I take into consideration the site itself, available space, and energy flow of the land, among other factors. As part of the design and installation process, I offer advice on size, placement, and orientation, and also can design and oversee installation of gardens that complete the sacred place of the labyrinth. I can also suggest artists whose sculptures would add a special focal point to your labyrinth garden.
My services can be a one-time visit for site analysis or can include consultation, design, and installation, working with your landscape architect or contractor.