9 Labyrinths to Visit in Indiana

Indiana is the home to almost 100 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).

Before we get to my recommendations for Indiana 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 Indiana answers and statistics were part of that research. We start with a chart summarizing the data from Indiana:

Indiana Labyrinth Chart

Here is how Indiana compares to the rest of the US. Notably Indiana ranks 5th in the US in terms of average labyrinth size, coming in at 51.3 feet in diameter.

Indiana vs USA labyrinth table

Indiana Labyrinth Questions:

What is the largest labyrinth in Indiana ? The largest labyrinth in Indiana is the 9 circuit classical Harmonist Labyrinth in New Harmony, Indiana with a 165 foot diameter. (learn more below - #9)

What city has the most labyrinths in Indiana ? Indianapolis has the most labyrinths in Indiana with 16 !

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.”. You can find it in the above satellite image at the far left edge - I suggest zooming in for a better view.

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. It is a large campus, so this labyrinth can be found in front of the Liberal Arts Building.

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. It can be seen above off of the parking lot of the church near the treeline.

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. It can be hard to see in the grass at 5 o’clock above..

Location: Carmel, Indiana

Address:

3106 East Carmel Dr.
Carmel, Indiana 46033

 

7. Valparaiso University Chapel of the Resurrection Labyrinth

 

I had to include this labyrinth because it has such a unique shape. It is also well made, has a 64 foot diameter and features a cross in the center. Check out the labyrinth page on the University website.

Location: Valparaiso, Indiana

Address:

1600 Chapel Drive
Valparaiso, Indiana 46383

 

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. As noted above, this is the largest labyrinth in the state with a 165 foot diameter.

Location: New Harmony, Indiana

Address:

1239 Main Street
New Harmony, Indiana 47631

5 TIPS FOR VISITING A LABYRINTH

  1. Set an intention for your walk so you can walk with purpose. It could be prayer, reflection, meditation, contemplation, or openness.

  2. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes, as you will be doing a lot of walking.

  3. Bring water with you, especially if you are visiting on a hot day.

  4. Take your time and enjoy the experience. There is no need to rush through a labyrinth.

  5. 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.

  1. Walking a Sacred Path: Rediscovering the Labyrinth as a Spiritual Tool by Dr. Lauren Artress 201 pages. AMZN

  2. Labyrinth : Your Path to Self-Discovery by Tony Christie 312 pages. AMZN

  3. Exploring the Labyrinth: A Guide For Healing and Spiritual Growth by Melissa Gayle West 209 pages AMZN

  4. Walking the Labyrinth: A Place to Pray and Seek God by Travis Scholl 240 pages AMZN

  5. 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:

  1. Lauren Artress website - For coaching, workshops and classes.

  2. Veriditas - The nonprofit labyrinth group founded by Lauren Artress

  3. 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