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Issue #7 in my comic book series features a dragon in a comic called Age of Dragons. I used one of my previous castle mazes for the background. Can you tell which one ? Find all the comic book cover mazes on the collections homepage.
Stop back in a week for issue #8 !
Maze of the Week #111 is a celebration of the Lunar New Year, and the year of the dragon !
Were you able to guess correctly based on my preview ?
Here is the first version of the maze. I made multiple versions because I liked how the maze and illustration came out.
And now the alternative versions, which I made before I added the maze. I liked them both so included them both below. But, no mazes for them.
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 ? I think you can get this one !
How would you like to unwind and find inner peace with a meditative walk through a Connecticut labyrinth ? Sounds like a great idea to me. I have selected 7 of the best labyrinths (there are over 60) 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…
1. Yale Divinity School Labyrinth
This 8 circuit Chartres style labyrinth is located near Marquand Chapel and was built in 2019. If you scroll down this article you can see a great photo of the labyrinth and learn about the construction.
Location: New Haven, Connecticut
Address:
409 Prospect St.
New Haven, Connecticut 06511
2. Kamora's Cultural Corner Labyrinth
Very cool labyrinth that features 2 pathways where people can walk at the same time and meet in the center ! You can read one persons experience walking the labyrinth ( and see a nice pic) here.
Location: Hartford, Connecticut
Address:
75 Sterling Street
Hartford, Connecticut 06112
3. Hartford Seminary Labyrinth
A classic labyrinth made of bricks and crushed stone. You can read about the labyrinth being built in 2014 and see a photo of the labyrinth.
Location: Hartford, Connecticut
Address:
76 Sherman St.
Hartford, Connecticut 06105
4. First Church of Christ Congregational Labyrinth
An 11 circuit labyrinth made from bricks and grass. I like any labyrinth that has it's own webpage. Because the pathways are made of grass you can walk this labyrinth if you want without shoes !
Location: West Hartford, Connecticut
Address:
12 S. Main St.
West Hartford, Connecticut 06107
5. St. John's Episcopal Church Labyrinth
Photos courtesy of Cindy Runge from the church.
A Chartres style 11 circuit labyrinth open during daylight hours. What a beautiful color the labyrinth is !
Location: Waterbury, Connecticut
Address:
16 Church Street
Waterbury, Connecticut 06702
6. St. Paul's on the Green Labyrinth
This 7 circuit Chartres style labyrinth made of bricks is open daily from sunrise to sunset. You can read information on the labyrinth and the grounds on the church website and see a photo of it.
Location: Norwalk, Connecticut
Address:
60 East Avenue
Norwalk, Connecticut 06851
7. Saugatuck Congregational Church Labyrinth
A medieval 7 circuit labyrinth made from 1,500 bricks and grass. Like the labyrinth above the pathways of this labyrinth are made from grass ! You can get a lot of information about the labyrinth on it’s webpage , including how it was built (a big group effort !).
Location: Westport, Connecticut
Address:
245 Post Road East
Westport, Connecticut 06880
7 more Labyrinths can be found in this video from Bill Ludwig about his book, Chasing Labyrinths. Since the video is long and it covers 2 states (CT and RI) I have noted the time stamps for all of the labyrinths in CT, plus his book information if you are interested !
8:25 First Church of Christ Labyrinth - Woodbridge Connecticut
13:26 Discussion of his book, Chasing Labyrinths: A Field Guide to Labyrinths of Connecticut and Rhode Island (AMZN)
14:43 Hammonasset Beach Park Labyrinth - Madison, Connecticut
15:49 One World Wellness Labyrinth - East Haven, Connecticut
17:26 Wisdom House Labyrinth - Litchfield, Connecticut
24:39 St. James Episcopal Church Labyrinth - Higganum, Connecticut
30:22 Branford Peace Labyrinth - Branford, Connecticut
31:13 Congregational Church Labyrinth - Guilford, Connecticut
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 made a 5 mazes of places in Connecticut:
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch Maze
Do you like challenging mazes ? Do you like mazes meant to confuse you ? Mazes that take a long time to solve ? Mazes that have no dead ends (Did you know that was a thing?) ? Well, you have come to the right place. I have made one of my favorite maze types, the Pipe Maze and I have made it very large !
In the past I have made some other large mazes:
The Largest Arrow Maze in the World (probably)
The 99 Circuit Square Labyrinth
I thought it would be fun to add to the collection with another challenging maze. If you are not familiar with Pipe Mazes, they are a type of weaving maze, so the pathways weave above and below each other, making seeing dead ends that much more difficult. For my maze I took the option to make NO dead ends, meaning any wrong pathway (pipe) taken loops within the maze. This can become frustrating, or fun depending on how you look at it. If you want to make your own pipe maze, I have you covered:
Or if you just want to see and solve it, here it is. It is formatted as 30 x 60 inches. Good Luck ! Download available below.
The Largest Pipe Maze in the World
