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Each Saturday I post a new hard maze with all of them sitting in the Hard Maze Archive. I will try to post a variety of maze types to keep things interesting.
Weekly Hard Maze #30 - Spiral Maze
Spiral mazes are difficult because they are hard to follow with your eyes. This is easy if you solve it backwards - so don’t do that. Solution will be in the archive. Download is below.
If you solved that maze quickly and want to try some of my archival hard mazes, these posts should do the trick:
Washington DC and the surrounding area has over 50 labyrinths. I have selected 6 of the best that are worth a visit. If you want a full list of labyrinths in the area check out the Worldwide Labyrinth Finder. For the surrounding area, I suggest you use the map feature to zoom into Washington DC for an idea of all the local labyrinths. The district proper actually only contains 8 labyrinths.
Before we get to my recommendations for Washington DC 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. I did not make a chart for Washington DC since the district only contains 8 labyrinths, but I did compare it to the 50 states in this table:
4 of the 8 labyrinths are indoors making it the location with the highest indoor percent in the US.
What is the largest labyrinth in Washington DC ? The Georgetown Waterfront Park features a 60 foot diameter 7 circuit labyrinth, the largest in the district (recommendation #1 below).
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. Georgetown Waterfront Park Labyrinth
A 7 circuit medieval labyrinth made from painted concrete is located in this wonderful waterfront park. Easy to find with this entry on Google maps.
Location: Washington, DC
Address:
3303 Water St. NW
Washington, DC 20007
2. American University Labyrinth
A 5 circuit medieval labyrinth that is located just south of the Kay Spiritual Center. The university webpage on the labyrinth has great pictures and information if you want to learn more.
Location: Washington, DC
Address:
4400 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC 20016
3. APA - World Resources Institute Labyrinth
A rooftop labyrinth ! While this is available to the public you do need to check in with the lobby of the building to access it. If you make it to the roof you will be greeted with a 7 circuit Santa Rosa style labyrinth made of concrete. Here is an article on the APA website detailing the opening.
Location: Washington, DC
Address:
10 G Street N.E.
Washington, DC 20002
4. Judy Lowe Neighborhood Park Labyrinth
A 7 circuit labyrinth made from bricks/pavers located in this small neighborhood park. The labyrinth features benches and is accessible from pathways in 3 directions ! Check out this street view of it ! The park has it’s own Facebook Page with photos and videos.
Location: Alexandria, Virginia
Address:
7 E Del Ray Ave.
Alexandria, Virginia 22301
5. Advent Lutheran Church Labyrinth
An 8 circuit Chartres style labyrinth made from bricks/pavers that is located just south of the church on the corner of S 23rd St and S. Arlington Ridge Road. The labyrinth is surrounded by benches, flowers and some lights. Learn more about the labyrinth on the church webpage dedicated to it.
Location: Arlington, Virginia
Address:
2222 S. Arlington Ridge Rd.
Arlington, Virginia 22202
6. Trinity United Methodist Church Labyrinth
This 7 circuit labyrinth made from bricks/pavers is located at the back of the church and can easily be found on Google Maps or at around 7 o’clock in the image above.
Location: McLean, Virginia
Address:
1205 Dolley Madison Blvd
McLean, Virginia 22101
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 I have some mazes from Washington DC.
And here are some other interesting mazes you might like:
Washington state is home to 195 labyrinths ! In this post I have selected 10 of the best labyrinths that are accessible to the public from around the state that I think are worth a visit. If you want a full list of labyrinths in the state check out the Worldwide Labyrinth Finder.
Before we get to my recommendations for Washington 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 Washington answers and statistics were part of that research. We start with a chart summarizing the data from Washington:
Here is how Washington compares to the USA. Washington is #7 for total labyrinths, #9 for labyrinths per capita and 18th for percent of indoor labyrinths.
Washington labyrinth Questions Answered:
What is the largest labyrinth in Washington ? The largest labyrinth in Washington is the Wyakin Park Labyrinth located in Spokane with a 150 foot diameter. This is a meandering path style. For a more traditional labyrinth style it would be the a spiral labyrinth in Concully which is on private property (128 feet). The Whispers of Nature Labyrinth on Lopez Island is a Classical 7 circuit with a 123 foot diameter that is open to the public.
What city has the most labyrinths in Washington ? The city with the most labyrinths in Washington is Seattle with 28 followed by Bellingham with 13 and Vancouver with 11.
Are there any record setting labyrinths in Washington ? Yes. The largest Man in the Maze style labyrinth in the US is located at the Lavender Wind Farm in Coupeville, WA and it is 98 feet in diameter.
Washington state also contains 5 triple spiral labyrinths, the most in the US.
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. National Nordic Museum Labyrinth
This 7 circuit labyrinth is made from etched concrete and is located outside the museum on the southern terrace (NW 54th side of the building). They have a nice page on the website about Nordic labyrinths which includes their labyrinth. Plan a trip on the Museum website.
Location: Seattle, Washington
Address:
2655 NW Market Street
Seattle, Washington 98107
2. Seattle Center Labyrinth
Located right in the heart of Seattle tourist attractions, this 11 circuit painted labyrinth is part of the Artists at Play area. Plan your trip on the Seattle Center website. Check out this satellite view of the labyrinth !
Location: Seattle, Washington
Address:
305 Harrison Street
Seattle, Washington 98109
3. Unitarian Universalist Church of Spokane Labyrinth
This rock garden labyrinth is a triple spiral labyrinth ! It is located west of the church and can be found easily with this pin (It can be seen at 10 o’clock in the satellite image above). A triple spiral labyrinth is a traditional Celtic design.
Location: Spokane, Washington
Address:
4340 West Whistalks Way
Spokane, Washington 99224
4. Vancouver United Church of Christ Labyrinth
A modified Chartres style 7 circuit labyrinth that is located to the west of the parking lot made from bricks/pavers.
Location: Vancouver, Washington
Address:
1220 NE 68th Street
Vancouver, Washington 98665
5. Unity of Bellevue Labyrinth
All photos permission of the Unity of Bellevue.
This new 7 circuit labyrinth (Nov 2023) is made from rocks and gravel is open from dusk to dawn. The center features multiple benches for walkers to relax/meditate. The church website features wonderful pictures and information about the labyrinth.
Location: Bellevue, Washington
Address:
16330 NE 4th Street
Bellevue, Washington 98008
6. Fairhaven Park Labyrinth
A 9 circuit medieval labyrinth made from bricks/pavers with a terrazzo center featuring a flower. There is a great 360 view of the labyrinth available.
Location: Bellingham, Washington
Address:
Chuckanut Drive
Bellingham, Washington 98225
7. Wiggums Hollow Park Labyrinth
A Chartres style replica labyrinth is made from bricks/pavers and is open during park hours, currently 6AM to dusk. The labyrinth is easy to located with an entry on Google Maps.
Location: Everett, Washington
Address:
2808 10th Street
Everett, Washington 98201
8. Gilbert Park Labyrinth
A 7 circuit concentric labyrinth made from bricks/pavers in the lawn in between the parking lot and the road. The center of the labyrinth contains a large flat stone making it easy to find. Easy to find on Google Maps or in the image above at about 10 o’clock.
Location: Yakima, Washington
Address:
5000 W Lincoln Ave.
Yakima, Washington 98908
9. Halls Hill Labyrinth
A Chartres style labyrinth located at the Halls Hill lookout that was designed and built by artist Jeffrey Bale. It gets it’s unique look from the stone mosaic that it was built with. This second video shows the grounds around the labyrinth in more detail.
Location: Bainbridge Island, Washington
Address:
NE Halls Hill Road
Bainbridge Island, Washington 98110
10. Grunewald Guild Labyrinth
A triple spiral labyrinth located at the Grunewald Guild. Plan your trip on the guild website.
Location: Leavenworth, Washington
Address:
19003 River Rd
Leavenworth, Washington 98826
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 one maze from Washington. I also have one scheduled int he future…
Otherwise here are some mazes of famous buildings:
Do you want to visit a labyrinth in Virginia ? I think it is a great idea. I have selected 10 of the best (there about 160) that are accessible to the public from around the state, focusing on the large population areas. If you want a full list of labyrinths in the state check out the Worldwide Labyrinth Finder. When I wrote this blog post 2 years ago there were 140 so there is a lot of recent growth in the state.
Before we get to my recommendations for Virginia 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 Virginia answers and statistics were part of that research. We start with a chart summarizing the data from Virginia:
Here is how Virginia compares to the USA. It ranks #9 for total number of labyrinths and is above average in per capita labyrinths and the percent of indoor labyrinths.
Virginia Labyrinth Questions Answered:
What is the largest labyrinth in Virginia ? The largest labyrinth in Virginia is the Jennings Farm Labyrinth located in Orange with a 200 foot diameter. This medieval style labyrinth has only 5 circuits despite the large size !
What city has the most labyrinths in Virginia ? The city with the most labyrinths in Virginia is Richmond with 10 followed by Arlington with 8.
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. Edgar Cayce's A.R.E. Labyrinth
This 11 circuit labyrinth, made from bricks/pavers has a unique decoration in the center of 2 dolphins in a Yin Yang symbol pattern.
Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia
Address:
215 67th Street
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451
2. East Virginia Medical School Labyrinth
This 11 circuit Chartres replica labyrinth is located in the Medical Center Park and can be reached from the sidewalk on West Olney Road. Here is the view of the labyrinth from the street at the entrance !
Location: Norfolk, Virginia
Address:
Medical Center Park, W. Olney Rd.
Norfolk, Virginia 23507
3. Yaupon Place Park Labyrinth
An 11 circuit Chartres replica labyrinth is located in the park and has it’s own entry on Google Maps to locate it easily. Made from bricks with stone pathways this labyrinth is open during daylight hours. The Innerwork Center maintains the labyrinth and has a webpage dedicated to it.
Location: Richmond, Virginia
Address:
1390 Westwood Avenue
Richmond, Virginia 23227
4. Causey's Mill Park Labyrinth
A 7 circuit medieval labyrinth is made form bricks/pavers, is wheelchair accessible, and is open from dusk to dawn. Causey’s Mill, built in 1866, is an interesting historical site in it’s own right and is on the National Registry.
Location: Newport News, Virginia
Address:
11900 Warwick Blvd.
Newport News, Virginia 23601
5. Judy Lowe Neighborhood Park Labyrinth
A 7 circuit labyrinth made from bricks/pavers located in this small neighborhood park. The labyrinth features benches and is accessible from pathways in 3 directions ! Check out this street view of it ! The park has it’s own Facebook Page with photos and videos.
Location: Alexandria, Virginia
Address:
7 E Del Ray Ave.
Alexandria, Virginia 22301
6. Emmanuel Episcopal Church Labyrinth
This is an 8 circuit octagonal (!) labyrinth located on the corner of James St and Cumberland Ave (behind the large pines). You can find a photo of the labyrinth on the church website.
Location: Bristol, Virginia
Address:
760 Cumberland Avenue
Bristol, Virginia 24201
7. The Labyrinth at Merc Farms
This 11 circuit labyrinth made from rocks and sand is always open to walk (there are solar lights for nighttime walks !). Learn all about the labyrinth on the farm website. Thee Draper Village looks like a fun visit, plan your trip on the website.
Location: Draper, Virginia
Address:
3054 Greenbriar Rd
Draper, Virginia 24324
8. Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church Labyrinth
This 6 circuit octagonal labyrinth made from bricks/pavers is in the style of the Cologne Cathedral. The labyrinth has wide 3 foot pathways and is always open. It can be seen from Sudley Rd but to reach it from the church parking lot cross the wooden bridge.
Location: Manassas, Virginia
Address:
8712 Plantation Lane
Manassas, Virginia 20110
9. Trinity United Methodist Church Labyrinth
Trinity United Methodist Church Labyrinth in McLean Virginia
This 8 circuit labyrinth made from bricks/pavers is located at the back of the church and can easily be found on Google Maps. Learn more about the labyrinth on the church website.
Location: McLean, Virginia
Address:
1205 Dolley Madison Blvd
McLean, Virginia 22101
10. St. David's Episcopal Church Labyrinth
This labyrinth, made from cobblestone pavers is in the Santa Rosa style and is located on the South side of the church. Learn more about the labyrinth on the church’s webpage dedicated to it.
Location: North Chesterfield, Virginia
Address:
1801 Camborne Road
North Chesterfield, Virginia 23236
BONUS: Colonial Williamsburg Hedge Maze
A great vacation spot for a family interested in US history, plan a trip to Colonial Williamsburg on their website, and enjoy the hedge maze on the grounds ! Admission is charged.
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 but I have never made any mazes from Virginia. If you have suggestions - drop me a note. Otherwise here are some mazes of famous buildings:
