Maze of the Week #110 - Mapusaurus

February 5, 2024

Maze of the Week #110 - is of a dinosaur called a Mapusaurus. I had never heard of this dinosaur before, but knew it would make a great maze.

Were you able to guess correctly based on my preview ? I better you said dinosaur, and probably T-Rex ?

Here is the first version of the maze. I thought it would look good surrounded by a circle.

And now the alternative version, where I expanded the circles and went with a rainbow theme. Sometimes I like to try new things.

Downloads are available in the comic book style maze section. Come back tomorrow to see what the comic book cover looks like !

Next weeks Maze Preview: What do you think the maze is ?

10 Labyrinths to Visit in Colorado

February 3, 2024

Did you know that Colorado has over 140 labyrinths nestled around the state waiting for your visit ? I have selected 10 of the best that are accessible to the public from around the state, focusing on large population areas. If you want a full list of labyrinths in the state check out the Worldwide Labyrinth Finder.

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…

10 Labyrinths to Visit in COLORADO

1. Old Elitch's Carousel Pavilion Labyrinth

An 11 circuit octagonal labyrinth located on the floor of the Old Elitch's Carousel Pavilion, itself a 12 sided pavilion with a bell shaped roof that was built in 1926. This tourist attraction is open during daylight hours. For additional details on the building check out this blog post.

Location: Denver, Colorado

Address:

W 38th Ave & Tennyson St
Denver, Colorado 80212

2. Benet Pines Retreat Center Labyrinth

Located on the grounds of the monastery, this large, 89 foot diameter labyrinth is made of rocks. You can find a picture and information about the labyrinth here, and a map of the grounds here.

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Address:

3190 Benet Lane
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80921

3. All Saints Lutheran Church Labyrinth

All Saints Lutheran Church Labyrinth

A classical 7 circuit labyrinth made of rocks located beside the church that can easily be seen on Google Maps. It was designed and structured by our Stephen Ministry Group and our All Saints youth as a project.

Location: Aurora, Colorado

Address:
15625 East Iliff Avenue
Aurora, Colorado 80013

4. City of Fort Collins Chakra-vyuha Labyrinth

If you are looking for a non- Chartres labyrinth to walk, in Fort Collins, next to the city of Fort Collins offices is a Chakra-vyuha style labyrinth.

Location: Fort Collins, Colorado

Address:

215 N. Mason
Fort Collins, Colorado 80521

5. Cottage Park Labyrinth

Cottage Park Labyrinth, Lakewood, Colorado — From Lakewood.org website

A medieval 7 circuit labyrinth located in the city park which has its own webpage. The labyrinth has a rock in the center inscribed with the om symbol.

Location: Lakewood, Colorado

Address:

110 South Cody Street
Lakewood, Colorado 80226

Lakewood is home to many interesting labyrinths, including public ones at Phillips United Methodist Church, St. Joseph Episcopal Church, and Mile Hi Church.

6. Mahatma Ghandi Peace Garden Labyrinth

What an interesting location. On the NE bank of Runyon Lake just off of the walking path. A 7 circuit spiral labyrinth made of rocks.

Location: Pueblo, Colorado

Address:
Locust St.
Pueblo, Colorado 81003

7. Arvada United Methodist Church

A large (72 foot diameter) medieval 11 circuit Chartres style labyrinth made of rocks that can be seen in the video above !

Location: Arvada, Colorado

Address:

6750 Carr Street
Arvada, Colorado 80004-1942

8. Unity Church Labyrinth

You can read about this 7 circuit labyrinth made from rocks on the churches website. I encourage you to read the paragraph on walking a labyrinth which is very insightful ! My favorite part “They [Labyrinths] can symbolize a journey within, or the path through life.”

Location: Grand Junction, Colorado

Address:

3205 North 12th Street
Grand Junction, Colorado 81506

9. Community United Church of Christ Labyrinth

This Chartres replica labyrinth is made of rocks and crushed limestone and measures 60 feet in diameter. If you scroll down on their homepage you can see the labyrinth lined with candles during the day.

Location: Boulder, Colorado

Address:

2650 Table Mesa Drive
Boulder, Colorado 80305

BONUS: If you live in Boulder and are interested in meditation, this article, Where to Meditate in Boulder, has a section on the many local labyrinths.

10. Son Rise Methodist Church Labyrinth

I really like large labyrinths and so this had to be included in the list. It is 85 feet in diameter and made of rocks with a bench and a cross in the center. You can see a photo of the labyrinth on their website.

Location: Pueblo West, Colorado

Address:

421 E. Spaulding Avenue
Pueblo West, Colorado 81007

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 Colorado:

Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel Maze

Blue Mustang Denver Airport Maze (Blucifer)

Cliff Dwelling Mesa Verde National Park Maze

A Collection of Maze Design Case Studies to improve your Mazes

February 1, 2024

This post is meant to pull together all of my case studies on making mazes for easy reference. As I add new case studies, this post will be updated. There are over 30 posts to read, but I have organized them into larger sections to help get you to the content you are interested in easier.

In my very large section on How to Make a Maze I include a post on maze art which includes a case study at the end to illustrate the post:

How to Create Maze Art in 6 Easy Steps + Case Study

The first set of 6 case studies show a maze that I did not like, then I worked on them to improve them for the site:

Case Study#1 - How to Improve a Bad Maze - Tiki Totem Maze

Case Study#2 - How to Improve a Bad Maze - Danzante Conchero Chichimeca Maze

Case Study#3 - How to Improve a Bad Maze - Red Rocks Amphitheatre Maze

Case Study#4 - How to Improve a Bad Maze - The Hollywood Sign

Case Study #5 - How to Improve a Bad Maze - Severance Hall

Case Study#7 - How to Improve a Bad Maze - Ship

The next set of 6 case studies show a maze that I considered to be good, but I still took steps to improve them. They were all inspired by a blog post about improving existing maze art, Maze Art: Advanced Tips to Creating Your Own Masterpiece.

Maze Art Case Study - Bodiam Castle Maze Coloration & Improvement