Sharon, MA - Leaves and a great pond
There's no better time to be in rural New England than mid-October, and I found myself by Lake Massapoag, which is "great pond" in the...
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Oct 19
Bend, OR - To the gazebo
When I found out about this labyrinth, what struck me first was the structure at the center. It's on a private property on a rural...
Oct 18
Bend, OR - A rocky sight
At the rear of a church parking lot, I encountered a large garden area, with benches, memorial tributes, artwork, and, of course, a...
Oct 17
Bend, OR - Autumn wandering
This labyrinth, like much of Bend, is made for exploring, It's down the hill from the First Presbyterian Church and is directly off of a...
Oct 8
Tukwila, WA - Creative but needy
I was immediately taken by the design of this labyrinth, just a short drive from the Seattle-Tacoma airport. It's in a small neighborhood...
Oct 8
Odenton, MD - World War I history
This small church near Baltimore-Washington International Airport has a fascinating history. It was a key respite and comfort source for...
Oct 7
Timonium, MD - Hope and bricks
This familiar seven-circuit brick Chartres style labyrinth is at the St. Francis Episcopal Parish in Timonium, a suburb that is northeast...
Sep 20
Portland, OR - A new addition
Very few of the labyrinths I find these days are 'new' to their existence. Just being constructed within the past decade is fairly rare,...
Sep 13
San Francisco, CA - Grace Cathedral, finally
Outside of Chartres, there aren't many labyrinths more widely cited or traveled to than the floor of San Francisco's Grace Cathedral. It...
Sep 13
San Francisco, CA - A downtown star
Just a few blocks from Chinatown in San Francisco is where I found a star-shaped labyrinth recently. It wasn't a true labyrinth as I...
Aug 22
Vancouver, WA - A new local addition
One of the newer labyrinths in the Pacific Northwest is in Vancouver, Washington, just outside of Portland. It was dedicated in November...
May 30
Bandon, OR - Circles in the Sand, 2024 Edition (Memorial Day Weekend)
I'm turning this post over to my wife ( & partner & labyrinth companion & official website photographer) who always knows best how to...
May 29
Bandon, OR - Elsewhere at Bandon Dunes
For many years, I've been coming to Bandon, a town on the central Oregon Coast, about four-plus hours from Portland, for the annual...
May 6
Manzanita, OR - World Labyrinth Day 2024
The forecast for Saturday was heavy, gusting rain, which was unfortunate given that it was also World Labyrinth Day. But I was heartened...
Apr 29
Chicago, IL - Off the Magnificent Mile
Just a few steps from Chicago's Magnificent Mile is St. James Cathedral. Of the zillion people who walk on the luxury shopping drag, very...
Apr 21
Phoenix, AZ - Botanical Garden surprise
The Desert Botanical Garden is probably best known for its world-class collection of cactus features, unique desert plants, and special...
Apr 20
Paradise Valley, AZ - Being watched
Finding the labyrinth at this church was a bit tricky. I wandered around a huge parking lot to no avail, and eventually landed on a small...
Apr 19
Paradise Valley, AZ - A joyful blessing
As I drove up to this Korean church outside of Phoenix, I could heard uplifting music coming from within. I couldn't make out the lyrics...
Apr 18
Scottsdale, AZ - Franciscan retreat and reflection
The Franciscan Renewal Center in Scottsdale was founded nearly 75 years ago as a Catholic retreat in the desert. It remains an active...
Apr 17
Scottsdale, AZ - On the desert
St. Barnabas Episcopal Church on the Desert may literally be a desert area church, but it's far from deserted. The grounds include a...
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