Issue #8 is called Good Dog and features my maze of a Labrador Retriever. Find all the comic book cover mazes on the collections homepage.
Stop back in a week for issue #9 !
Maze of the Week #112 - Labrador Retriever
I made Maze of the Week #112 of a Labrador Retriever to celebrate National Walking the Dog Day which is on Feb 22. My family has had many breeds of dogs through the years and the labs were always the nicest.
Were you able to guess correctly based on my preview ? I think this was one of the easier ones to guess.
Here is the first version of the maze.
And now the alternative version with a nice chocolate colored coat. Honestly, I should make this into a third and fourth color also some day.
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 ?
7 Labyrinths to Visit in Delaware
Want a unique, meditative experience ? How about visiting a labyrinth in Delaware ? I have selected 7 of the best (there are over 20) that are accessible to the public from around the state. 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…
7 Labyrinths to Visit in DELAWARE
1. Delaware Art Museum Labyrinth
As you saw in the video above, this 80 foot diameter 11 circuit labyrinth is located in an old reservoir. For information on visiting the art museum and the labyrinth check out the Delaware Art Museum website.
Location: Wilmington, Delaware
Address:
2301 Kentmere Parkway
Wilmington, Delaware 19806
2. St. Peter's Episcopal Church Labyrinth
Photo taken by member Gary Casadei in 2017
A classical 7 circuit labyrinth made from placing stones on the grass was built in 2001 and is adjacent to the parish hall. A second labyrinth, a 3 circuit, made from bricks and stone is located at the churches Pilottown Cemetery located at 660 Pilottown Rd, Lewes, DE 19958, United States.
Location: Lewes, Delaware
Address:
200 2nd St.
Lewes, Delaware 19958
3. St. Mark's Episcopal Church Labyrinth
This painted concrete labyrinth is surrounded by 4 sacred gardens and is open to the public. You can read a nice long article from the local news about it.
Location: Millsboro, Delaware
Address:
State & Ellis Streets
Millsboro, Delaware 19966
4. Union of Body, Mind & Soul Labyrinth
A 5 circuit labyrinth made of stepping stones on the grass. Open during daylight hours - follow the small welcome sign from the sidewalk. Learn more about the labyrinth on the website.
Location: Milton, Delaware
Address:
306 Union Street
Milton, Delaware 19968
5. University of Delaware Health Sciences Labyrinth
A medieval labyrinth made of bricks. The labyrinth is dedicated to the teachers who contributed to the U of D Anatomical Gift Program. Visitors to the labyrinth are asked to park in the patient/visitor parking spaces in the lot next to the building. Learn more about the labyrinth on the University of Delaware website.
Location: Newark, Delaware
Address:
540 S. College Avenue
Newark, Delaware 19713
6. Old Swedes Historic Site Labyrinth
A painted concrete labyrinth open during daylight hours. Located on the corner of Lord Street and N Church St. Learn about the National Park on this website.
Location: Wilmington, Delaware
Address:
606 N Church Street
Wilmington, Delaware 19801
7. Christ Church Christiana Hundred Labyrinth
Photos courtesy of the church:
The church’s labyrinth is in a field behind the Memorial Garden at the large cross on the property. The 11 circuit Chartres style labyrinth is made from brick-and-pavers. For more details on the labyrinth I found this nice article about the labyrinth.
Location: Wilmington, Delaware
Address:
505 E Buck Rd
Wilmington, Delaware 19807-2167
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 4 mazes of places in Delaware:
Ideas for a Reconciliation and Wedding Labyrinth Designs
We walk labyrinths for many reasons. Reflection, prayer, grief, healing, self discovery, and meditation are some of the most common, but they can be used for many more reasons. As I have researched the types of labyrinths available to walk around the world I wanted to focus on one aspect in particular, reconciliation. I think a new labyrinth design could facilitate this situation better and I wanted to create some ideas and get them down on paper. Below are rough drafts of the ideas I came up with.
Reconciliation Labyrinth Idea #1 - 2 enter, 1 exit
A simple concept to symbolize what you want to the result to be of any reconciliation, 2 separate people enter, but in the end after reconciling they leave together. I think this circular labyrinth does that.
Reconciliation Labyrinth Idea #2 - 2 entrances meet in the middle
Similar to above, but with no expectation to leave together (though ideal). Here people enter on oppositive sides of the labyrinth and meet in the middle. Do they walk back the way they came ? In the others original direction ? Out of the labyrinth together across the pathways ?
I played around and of course this concept can be expanded to a different number of entrances, here is 4 for example:
And these ideas led me to another thought - what about the ultimate 2 become 1 situation ? A wedding. What would a wedding labyrinth look like to symbolize the marriage and joining of 2 people/families. It would be a heart with 2 entrances and 1 exit.
Wedding Labyrinth Idea
I imagine this heart is done is red brick surrounded by a different color material so the heart stands out. I made a large center to account for a ceremony, and a wide exit where 2 people can exit side by side. Maybe the families follow them through the labyrinth after the ceremony.
The labyrinth that got me thinking about this is the Square version of the Hopi Tapu'at Labyrinth which I can teach you how to draw. The labyrinth features 2 separate pathways, where 1 surrounds the other and it is also called the mother and child labyrinth. I set-up the gallery below to show the labyrinth, then a colored in version to illustrate the 2 sections that create the mother and child !
After I wrote this post I was researching another post and came upon The Labyrinth Company website. The Labyrinth Company is one of the leading builders of labyrinths around the world. They have many different styles to choose from including 3 “Ceremonial” labyrinths with 2 entrances and 1 exit. Here is a link to their 4 circuit version (they also have a 6 and 8 circuit version) !
Interested in hiring a labyrinth building company ?
The Ultimate Directory of Maze and Labyrinth Builders: The top 13 Builders in the World
Have a design for a symbolic labyrinth you’ve been thinking of ? Jot it down. Send me a note. Some other posts you may enjoy:
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