Very cool.
Looking at google maps, we noticed what looked like a crop circle, and decided to go check it out. Turns out it is the Sacred Labyrinth.
My google knowledge shows me that the labryinth is 9 years old. I am curious who maintains it.
Trying to find it is interesting. We passed it twice. There is a very small sign "Labryrinth" by a wood staircase on the side of the road. Go slow, or you will miss it.
Cross over the stone wall with a small wooden staircase. Climb up the scenic hill and the labryinth will soon be in sight.
Low hedges and stones wind around in paths, leading to the center. Inside, folks leave objects like rocks, money, toys, flowers, trinkets, prayers jotted down on paper.
It is supposed to be a meditative walk. What a great idea! I love it!
There is a section of statues from NY - small men, who are watching folks take their meditative walks. I think the sign said they are from Storm King. Next to them is a mailbox. Open up the mailbox and you will find a notebook of letters and a book with older letters printed. The book is very interesting. I noticed the notebook was intended to be a mediative book for folks to write their hopes and prayers in, and turned more into a touristy "guest book" unfortunately. Some folks just don't get it.
I thought the concept of the labryinth is a great one. However, I couldn't help but feel the experience was ruined by a steady stream of daytrippers checking off the labryinth on their "to do" list. And I went during offseason - I can only imagine it would be a zoo in the summer. As I was walking the labryinth contemplating the spiritual questions I posed at the entrance, I couldn't help but be distracted by the insensitive daytrippers yelling, laughing, making fun of the concept, tripping over stones, running around the labryinth and jumping over the hedges. My friend pointed out that is part of the analogy of life that the labryinth represents, that our paths will cross with others who are insensitive - she is so deep. :-)
Winding to the middle and back out does take longer than you would think. It gives you a good amount of time to ponder, pray, and avoid daytrippers.
When you are done meditating, grab a shovel and rake and pitch in to help keep the labryinth in good shape...then write your hopes in the book, and return to the universe.
When you are done checking that out, make sure to cross the street and check out the walking trail. It is stunning! Fields of wild flowers, bursting in colors! read more