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Issue #131 in my comic book cover collection features the maze of a Kingfisher Dwarf and is titled The Kingfisher’s Dance. It is such a colorful bird and I took a risk and made the background….also colorful.
My comic book cover mazes are archived by year:
Comic Book Cover Mazes - Year 1 (Issues #1 - 53)
Maze of the Week #235 features Peggy's Point Lighthouse located in Peggy’s Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada. The lighthouse was first constructed in 1868 and rebuilt in 1914. It is one of the most photographed places in Canada and you can read about it more on Wikipedia.
This is my second lighthouse from Canada after the Gibraltar Point Lighthouse. I also made a nice church maze from the other side of the country: Old Stone Butter Church Maze.
Here is a video of the city and lighthouse:
The maze: The actual lighthouse looked so nice that I made the maze only in the rock formations of the shore. I spent extra time making the water and waves by ultimately did not use them in the maze. The maze is easy.
Download is available on the home page. Happy Maze-ing !
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I am so excited to bring you a list of labyrinths to visit in Hawaii. I have chosen 7 of the best (there are over 30) that are accessible to the public from around the state. Whether you are local or on vacation, a visit and walk of these labyrinths is a great activity. If you want a full list of labyrinths in the state check out the Worldwide Labyrinth Finder.
Before we get to my recommendations for Hawaii I want to tell you about some statistics about labyrinths in the USA from some research I did. If you are interested in knowing things like what the largest labyrinth is in the US, where the Northernmost, Southernmost labyrinths are in the US, and similar questions, it is worth a read: Questions about US Labyrinths Answered. All of these Hawaii answers and statistics were part of that research. We start with a chart summarizing the data from Hawaii:
Here is how Hawaii compares to the rest of the US. Notably, Hawaii ranks 12th in the country for labyrinths per capita and has a high amount of indoor labyrinths, ranking 8th nationally.
Hawaii Labyrinth Questions:
What is the largest labyrinth in Hawaii ? The largest labyrinth in Hawaii is the ‘Awapuhi Labyrinth in Keaau, Hawaii with a 90 foot diameter. This is an 11 circuit Chartres style labyrinth. You will see it below (#4).
What city has the most labyrinths in Hawaii ? Multiple cities in Hawaii have 3 labyrinths: Hawi, Honolulu, Kapaa and Makawao.
Are there any record setting labyrinths in Hawaii ? Yes !
The most southernmost labyrinth in the US is a 6 circuit labyrinth at Ho’oli Healing Retreat and Kona Coffee Farm, however it is not open to the public without an appointment.
The most westernmost labyrinth in the US is the Friends of Momilani Kai Labyrinth in located at Momilani Kai, on the island of Kauai. It has an entry on Google Maps so you can locate it easily. The views are excellent and worth a look on Google Maps (or in person if you are lucky enough to visit).
Why visit a Labyrinth ?
Labyrinths are ancient and mysterious symbols that have been used for centuries for meditation, contemplation, and spiritual renewal. They are also a lot of fun to explore! If you're looking for a unique and challenging experience, walk a labyrinth with intention - it often leads to self-discovery. Personally, I like to walk labyrinths between dawn and sunrise or at sunset until dusk, but any time of day works. You may not realize it, but there is probably a labyrinth near where you live. Today we explore…
1. St Clement's Episcopal Church Labyrinth
This 11 circuit Chartres style labyrinth is located in a parking lot, so while open, walking the labyrinth may not be possible if cars are in the lot. The logo of the church on their website features the labyrinth.
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
Address:
1515 Wilder Ave
Honolulu, Hawaii 96822
2. All Saints' Episcopal Church & Preschool Labyrinth
This 60 foot diameter labyrinth has 7 circuits and is located on the front lawn. Seems like a nice place to walk barefoot ? You can see a picture of the labyrinth on this site of the church campus.
Location: Kapaa, Hawaii
Address:
4-1065 Kuhio Hwy.
Kapaa, Hawaii 96746
3. Kapalua Labyrinth
This beautiful 11 circuit labyrinth is located on a peninsula and is noted on Google Maps as a tourist attraction. The video above shows the labyrinth well, but the link gives more great photos. Please Note “If it is wet enough that you leave footprints, consider the labyrinth closed.”
Location: Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii
Address:
Makaluapuna Point
Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii 96761
4. 'Awapuhi Labyrinth Labyrinth
Photo by Stanley Gapol
A very large 90 foot diameter Chartres style labyrinth that is open sunrise to sunset. It is lined with local plants and looks amazing ! It has it’s own webpage where you can find extensive details about the site. There are regular events at the site you may be interested in. This is the largest labyrinth in Hawaii as noted above !
Location: Keaau, Hawaii
Address:
15-1601 4th Ave.
Keaau, Hawaii 96749
5. Christ Memorial Episcopal Church Labyrinth
This 7 circuit labyrinth is done in a Chelsea Pattern and features a Peace Pole in the center. The labyrinth is made from bricks on grass. You can find a photo of it on the church website.
Location: Kilauea, Hawaii
Address:
2509 Kolo Road
Kilauea, Hawaii 96754
6. / 7. The Sacred Garden of Maliko Labyrinths
A set of 2 labyrinths located at the Sacred Garden in Maui. They are open to the public from 9 to 5 daily. They are have monthly full moon walks. The outdoor labyrinth (in the video above) is a medieval 11-circuit version while the indoor is located in a greenhouse and is a classical 7-circuit.
Location: Makawao, Maui, Hawaii
Address:
460 Kaluanui Rd
Makawao, Maui, Hawaii 96768
BONUS: While not a labyrinth, I cannot mention Hawaii without mentioning the Dole Plantation - Pineapple Garden Maze
This is a tourist attraction and there is a fee to visit. From the site “In 2008, Dole Plantation’s giant Pineapple Garden Maze was declared the world’s largest maze. The maze stretches over three acres and includes nearly two and one-half miles of paths crafted from 14,000 colorful Hawaiian plants. Walk through the flora of the islands as you seek out eight secret stations that each lead you closer to the mystery at the heart of this larger-than-life labyrinth, one of only a handful of permanent botanical mazes in America”.
Location: Wahiawa, O'ahu, Hawaii
Address:
64-1550 Kamehameha Highway
Wahiawa, O'ahu, Hawaii 96786
5 TIPS FOR VISITING A LABYRINTH
Set an intention for your walk so you can walk with purpose. It could be prayer, reflection, meditation, contemplation, or openness.
Be sure to wear comfortable shoes, as you will be doing a lot of walking.
Bring water with you, especially if you are visiting on a hot day.
Take your time and enjoy the experience. There is no need to rush through a labyrinth.
Be respectful of other visitors. This includes not making noise and being respectful if walking with other people.
5 BOOKS TO READ ABOUT LABYRINTH WALKING
I wrote a blog post reviewing the following 5 books, each that deals with walking labyrinths. You can check them out yourself at the Amazon links below or read this blog post: 5 Books about the Spiritual Aspect of Labyrinths to learn a little about what each book teaches.
Walking a Sacred Path: Rediscovering the Labyrinth as a Spiritual Tool by Dr. Lauren Artress 201 pages. AMZN
Labyrinth : Your Path to Self-Discovery by Tony Christie 312 pages. AMZN
Exploring the Labyrinth: A Guide For Healing and Spiritual Growth by Melissa Gayle West 209 pages AMZN
Walking the Labyrinth: A Place to Pray and Seek God by Travis Scholl 240 pages AMZN
Labyrinths from the Outside In: Walking to Spiritual Insight by Rev Dr Donna Schaper and Rev Dr Carole Ann Camp 187 pages AMZN
If you are interested in more spiritual labyrinth aspects I suggest the following websites:
Lauren Artress website - For coaching, workshops and classes.
Veriditas - The nonprofit labyrinth group founded by Lauren Artress
Worldwide Labyrinth Finder - Find a labyrinth to walk near you, or while on vacation
I am a maze artist and have made some maze from Hawaii:
If you want to visit a labyrinth in Georgia you have many to choose from (there are over 100). I have selected 9 of the best that are accessible to the public, focusing on large population areas. If you want a full list of labyrinths in the state check out the Worldwide Labyrinth Finder.
Before we get to my recommendations for Georgia I want to tell you about some statistics about labyrinths in the USA from some research I did. If you are interested in knowing things like what the largest labyrinth is in the US, where the Northernmost, Southernmost labyrinths are in the US, and similar questions, it is worth a read: Questions about US Labyrinths Answered. All of these Georgia answers and statistics were part of that research. We start with a chart summarizing the data from Georgia:
Here is how Georgia compares to the rest of the US. It ranks 19th for number of labyrinths and 40th for labyrinths per capita.
Georgia Labyrinth Questions:
What is the largest labyrinth in Georgia ? The largest labyrinth in Georgia is at the Episcopal Church of the Nativity in Fayetteville, GA with a 150 foot diameter.
What city has the most labyrinths in Georgia ? Atlanta has 11 labyrinths, the most in the state of Georgia, followed by Athens with 6.
Why visit a Labyrinth ?
Labyrinths are ancient and mysterious symbols that have been used for centuries for meditation, contemplation, and spiritual renewal. They are also a lot of fun to explore! If you're looking for a unique and challenging experience, walk a labyrinth with intention - it often leads to self-discovery. Personally, I like to walk labyrinths between dawn and sunrise or at sunset until dusk, but any time of day works. You may not realize it, but there is probably a labyrinth near where you live. Today we explore…
1. Mercer University Interfaith Prayer Garden Labyrinth
This 11 Circuit Medieval Labyrinth is located in the Interfaith Prayer Garden. You can find many articles about this labyrinth, like this article or even this article, that speak to it’s purpose of bringing different religions together.
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Address:
3001 Mercer University Drive
Atlanta, Georgia 30341
2. St. Thomas Episcopal Church Labyrinth
The message in this video is dated, the labyrinth is not !
A Chartres replica labyrinth with a great webpage that states “The outdoor labyrinth is located in the natural area on the left side of the drive at 2100 Hilton Avenue that leads into the church. The area is within a residential neighborhood. The labyrinth is wheelchair accessible with a paved path to the site. In the natural area closer to the church is a Peace and Pet Memorial Garden that you may also visit.” The page also includes a downloadable Labyrinth Guide pdf.
Location: Columbus, Georgia
Address:
2100 Hilton Avenue
Columbus, Georgia 31906
3. Unitarian Universalist Church of Augusta Labyrinth
A labyrinth made of rocks that has it’s own webpage. The page includes suggestions for your walk and discusses the 3 movements: Releasing, Receiving, Returning.
Location: Augusta, Georgia
Address:
3501 Walton Way Ext
Augusta, Georgia 30909
4. Skidaway Island United Methodist Church Labyrinth
This 8 circuit medieval labyrinth is located between the sanctuary and the chapel. Includes a bench on the outside. Made from brick pavers, you can find a nice picture of it here.
Location: Savannah, Georgia
Address:
54 Diamond Causeway
Savannah, Georgia 31411
5. Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center Labyrinth
A medieval 7 circuit made of bricks/pavers. Located behind the Loran Smith Center for Cancer Support. You can find a photo of the labyrinth right after it was built here and before any landscaping was added.
Location: Athens, Georgia
Address:
240 Talmadge Dr.
Athens, Georgia 30606
6. Rose Park Labyrinth
A classical 7 circuit labyrinth located in a public park. Learn about the dedication and see a picture of the labyrinth on this wonderful website.
Location: Macon, Georgia
Address:
Orange Street
Macon, Georgia 31201
7. St. Patrick's Episcopal Church Labyrinth
A medieval 5 circuit labyrinth made of bricks/pavers.
Location: Albany, Georgia
Address:
4800 Old Dawson Road
Albany, Georgia 31721
8. Franklin's Kite Labyrinth
Photo courtesy of Beth Burgoon
This labyrinth was shaped like a kite until March 2022 when it was redone into a Spiral shape. The labyrinth is off the trail along the river at the address listed below. The labyrinth is 60 yards into the trail on the left side. Originally a tribute to Benjamin Franklin (thus the previous kite shape). I used the wayback machine to learn about the site: “The labyrinth, designed by local artists R.L. Hughey and Debbie McNeil, is created in the shape of a kite to honor Franklin’s namesake, Benjamin Franklin, and his electrical experiments. In addition to the large meditative walk, the labyrinth features accent pieces and benches of mosaic art work. The labyrinth was developed in conjunction with the community’s long-term plans to make the River Walk an attraction to visitors, complete with an art walk and garden of native plants. The goal of the project has been to unify our community through art, increase art appreciation, teach a new art medium, provide passive recreation and showcase the natural resources of Franklin’s River Walk?
Location: Franklin, Georgia
Address:
13273 Hwy 34
Franklin, Georgia 30217
9. Rome Visitor Center Labyrinth
To skip ahead to the labyrinth portion go to 6:30 in the video below.
A classical 90 foot diameter labyrinth made of bricks/pavers that was built in 2010.
Location: Rome, Georgia
Address:
402 Civic Center Drive
Rome, Georgia 30161
5 TIPS FOR VISITING A LABYRINTH
Set an intention for your walk so you can walk with purpose. It could be prayer, reflection, meditation, contemplation, or openness.
Be sure to wear comfortable shoes, as you will be doing a lot of walking.
Bring water with you, especially if you are visiting on a hot day.
Take your time and enjoy the experience. There is no need to rush through a labyrinth.
Be respectful of other visitors. This includes not making noise and being respectful if walking with other people.
5 BOOKS TO READ ABOUT LABYRINTH WALKING
I wrote a blog post reviewing the following 5 books, each that deals with walking labyrinths. You can check them out yourself at the Amazon links below or read this blog post: 5 Books about the Spiritual Aspect of Labyrinths to learn a little about what each book teaches.
Walking a Sacred Path: Rediscovering the Labyrinth as a Spiritual Tool by Dr. Lauren Artress 201 pages. AMZN
Labyrinth : Your Path to Self-Discovery by Tony Christie 312 pages. AMZN
Exploring the Labyrinth: A Guide For Healing and Spiritual Growth by Melissa Gayle West 209 pages AMZN
Walking the Labyrinth: A Place to Pray and Seek God by Travis Scholl 240 pages AMZN
Labyrinths from the Outside In: Walking to Spiritual Insight by Rev Dr Donna Schaper and Rev Dr Carole Ann Camp 187 pages AMZN
If you are interested in more spiritual labyrinth aspects I suggest the following websites:
Lauren Artress website - For coaching, workshops and classes.
Veriditas - The nonprofit labyrinth group founded by Lauren Artress
Worldwide Labyrinth Finder - Find a labyrinth to walk near you, or while on vacation
I am a maze artist and have made a few mazes of places in Georgia: