Indiana is the home to over 80 labyrinths. I have selected 9 of the best worth a visit that are publicly accessible, focusing on the state’s large population areas. If you want a full list of labyrinths in the state check out the Worldwide Labyrinth Finder. When writing this post I had trouble finding photos I was allowed to use (so if you have any to share please reach out to me).
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…
9 Labyrinths to Visit in INDIANA
1. Unitarian Universalist Church of Indianapolis Labyrinth
This classical 7 circuit labyrinth is open to the public during daylight hours.
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Address:
615 West 43rd St.
Indianapolis, Indiana 46208
2. Cumberland First Baptist Church Labyrinth
An 11 circuit Chartres style labyrinth in the grass that is featured on the church home page.
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Address:
116 South Muessing Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46229
3. Resurrection Lutheran Church Labyrinth
This labyrinth is located in the churches park, was built in 2015 and you can read about it on the church website. “This space is a gift to the community with love from Resurrection Lutheran Church.”
Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Address:
14318 Lima Road
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46818
4. University of Southern Indiana Labyrinth
If you follow this link you can watch a one minute video showing the opening ceremony of this labyrinth, a beautiful 60 foot diameter labyrinth in the Chartres style.
Location: Evansville, Indiana
Address:
8600 University Blvd
Evansville, Indiana 47712
5. Clay Church Labyrinth
This 40ft diameter labyrinth is medieval style and made of bricks/pavers.
Location: South Bend, Indiana
Address:
52866 Ironwood Road
South Bend, Indiana 46635
6. St. Peter's UCC Labyrinth
A Chartres style 8 circuit labyrinth outlined in pavers in the grass on the right side of the church.
Location: Carmel, Indiana
Address:
3106 East Carmel Dr.
Carmel, Indiana 46033
7. First United Church Walk in Peace Labyrinth
This medieval labyrinth made from rocks and mulch is located at the back of the property.
Location: Bloomington, Indiana
Address:
2420 E. 3rd Street
Bloomington, Indiana 47408
8. Cathedral Labyrinth and Sacred Garden Labyrinth
This Chartres style labyrinth made from granite is located in a park near the visitors centre.
Location: New Harmony, Indiana
Address:
309 North Street
New Harmony, Indiana 47631
9. Harmonist Labyrinth
I had to end with this tourist attraction, which is a replica of the original hedge labyrinth from the 1800’s. Yu can plan your trip to see the labyrinth on the labyrinth’s website.
Location: New Harmony, Indiana
Address:
1239 Main Street
New Harmony, Indiana 47631
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 maze of one location in Indiana:
George Rogers Clark Memorial - Vincennes, Indiana