A labyrinth can be said to be the longest path possible within a confined space.

Unlike the maze, in which one may get lost, most labyrinths have a single complicated path within them leading laboriously and inevitably to a final destination. We have six different styled labyrinths and a medicine wheel on our property- the classic Chartes, the Cretan, the Peace labyrinth, the Heart, Crystal and Octogon.

The classical seven circuit (also known as Cretan) labyrinth is one of history’s oldest and best known symbols found dating from 4000 BCE on cave paintings, coins, and in written history from all around the world.

The labyrinth incorporates many levels of symbolism within its sacred geometry.

The seven rings of the Cretan labyrinth symbolize:
-the seven sacred planets
-the seven days of the week
-the seven Chakras of the body
-the seven principles of the Cosmos.

A labyrinth combines the imagery of the circle and the spiral into a meandering but purposeful path . It represents a journey to our own center and back out again into the world.

Remains of a seven-circuit labyrinth can be found on Mount Knossos, on the isle of Crete.

Labyrinth walking has been called the laying on of feet. One of the most noticeable effects of walking the labyrinth is stress reduction.

Labyrinths represent a way of praying using the entire body.

The personal experience of the labyrinth meets each person where they are and helps them to take the next step.

The labyrinth takes us beyond our limited conscious state to a deeper place of awareness.

We can practice being in the presence of God, Source and pray, or sing and dance.

Use a labyrinth as a spiritual tool to deepen the practice of meditation.

There were numerous medieval Christian labyrinths whose paths meander through four quadrants. The most famous eleven-circuit labyrinth was laid into the Chartes Cathedral floor in France in the early 1200’s. This is the style of the main 88-foot labyrinth in our center. The six petals of the rosette in the center of the labyrinth represent the six realms of Creation. Beginning at the left as you enter and going clockwise are: the Mineral Kingdom, the Plant Kingdom, the Animal Kingdom, the Human Kingdom, the Angelic Kingdom, and the Kingdom of the Unknown. Spending time in each petal helps us connect to healing energies from each realm. [Insert somewhere here Chartes labyrinth pic]

The labyrinth lets people walk together and separately without agreeing on anything.

Generally there are three stages to a labyrinth journey:

• Purgation (Releasing)- A letting go of the details of your life. Shedding thoughts and distractions. Open the heart and quiet the mouth.
  
• Illumination (Receiving)- Rest in the center. Receive inspiration and whatever else is there for you to receive.
  
• Union- As you leave following the same path out of the center as you came in you enter the third stage which is joining the Source or the healing forces at work in the world. You return to your life rejuvenated taking back out into the world that which you have received.

Each time you walk the labyrinth you become more empowered to find and do the work you feel your soul searching for.

Healing is an inside job which is exactly how labyrinths function.

Labyrinths are Sacred Circles.

Walking in a labyrinth is a gift we give ourselves.

Come walk with us. On the monthly Full Moon night walk with us as the Moon lights the path and celebrate the circle in ritual in the center of the labyrinth- $10 donation.

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