11 Labyrinths to Visit in North Carolina

Did you know that North Carolina has over 180 labyrinths in the state ? I have selected 11 of the best that are accessible to the public from around the state, that I think are worth a visit. 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…


11 Labyrinths to Visit in North Carolina


1. Avondale Presbyterian Church Labyrinth

An 11 circuit medieval labyrinth made of bricks/pavers. It has it’s own entry on Google Maps to locate it easily. The church website also has a page about their labyrinth full of pictures and helpful information.

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina

Address:
2821 Park Road
Charlotte, North Carolina 28209

2. The Grove Presbyterian Church Labyrinth

Photos courtesy of the church.

This large 11 circuit medieval labyrinth is located behind the church in the field and was designed and built by Vani Brown. It looks great in satellite view.

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina

Address:

5735 W.T. Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, North Carolina 28215


3. Sardis Baptist Church Labyrinth

Photos are courtesy of the church

Built in 2009, this modified 5 circuit Chartres labyrinth made from bricks/pavers and is open from dawn to dusk. Check the church website for events and the labyrinth page for details about it.

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Address:

5811 Sardis Road
Charlotte, North Carolina 28270


4. Millbrook Baptist Church Labyrinth

Photos are courtesy of the church

A medieval style labyrinth located at the back of the property. Look for the trellis and pathway off of the parking lot.

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina

Address:

1519 E. Millbrook Rd.
Raleigh, North Carolina 27609



5. Hudson Memorial Presbyterian Church Labyrinth

A 7 circuit classical labyrinth made from rocks that is located at the north end of the campus. The church dedicates a page to their labyrinths (they also have an indoor one).

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina

Address:
4921 Six Forks Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27609




6. Holy Infant Catholic Church Labyrinth

A 7 circuit octagonal labyrinth made as part of an Eagle Scout project. You can read all about the construction and detail of the labyrinth on the church’s dedicated webpage to it.

Location: Durham, North Carolina

Address:
5000 Southpark Drive
Durham, North Carolina 27713

7. Glenn & Wilma Pettyjohn Meditation Garden & Labyrinth (@ the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home)

 

This 5 circuit labyrinth is located behind the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home and is easily visible on satellite view of Google Maps. It is open to the public from dawn until dusk. The labyrinth is made of bricks and gravel.

Location: Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Address:
101 Hospice Lane
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27103


8. Saint Francis United Methodist Church Labyrinth

This 9 circuit Chartres style labyrinth is made from painted concrete. You can find the labyrinth on the northern end of the parking lot, behind the admin building by following the brick pathway. The church website has a page on how to use the labyrinth for walking prayer.

Location: Cary, North Carolina

Address:

2965 Kildaire Farm Road
Cary, North Carolina 27518


9. New Hanover County Arboretum Labyrinth

New Hanover County Arboretum Labyrinth

New Hanover County Arboretum Labyrinth - photo courtesy Jennifer Griffin

A 5 circuit medieval labyrinth that is located in the Memorial Contemplation Garden which is open from dawn to dusk. Plan your trip to the Arboretum on the city website, and use the facility map to locate the labyrinth (K - Memorial Contemplation Garden).

Location: Wilmington, North Carolina

Address:

6206 Oleander Drive
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403



10. First Christian Church Labyrinth

This 11 circuit labyrinth is based off the design of the Sens cathedral in France. It’s made from bricks and crush-in-run gravel. The center features the artwork of a chalice and a bench for sitting. You can get a good view of it from a nearby pathway using Street View.

Location: Greenville, North Carolina

Address:
2810 E. 14th Street
Greenville, North Carolina 27858


11. Lake Junaluska Conference Center Labyrinth

A 7 circuit medieval labyrinth made from bricks in the grass. Learn about the retreat and conference center on their website, with a special section dedicated to places of meditation that includes the labyrinth.

Location: Lake Junaluska, North Carolina

Address:
Chapel Dr.
Lake Junaluska, North Carolina 28745

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 but I have never made any mazes from North Carolina. If you have suggestions - drop me a note. Otherwise here are some mazes of famous buildings:

Taj Mahal Maze

The Louvre Maze

The Pro Football Hall of Fame Maze

Museo Soumaya Maze

Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Maze

Sydney Opera House Maze

The Gray Man (2022) Movie Review

The Gray Man (2022) IMDB

The Gray Man movie poster

This Netflix original movie is considered a blockbuster as far as those things go. It is an action movie where our hero, named Six (Ryan Gosling) is an operative for the CIA. This version of the CIA feels very Jason Bourne like with a cat and mouse game playing out between Six and Lloyd (Chris Evans) that drives the action. But it is a bit boring and I kept looking at my phone for random news. 2/3rds of the way through the movie we get a garden maze scene and a fight. I almost missed it since I was on my phone. Overall it is worth a look but don’t expect to love it.

I give it a 6.2/10.

11 Labyrinths to Visit in New York

New York state has over 200 labyrinths and I have selected 11 of the best ( publicly accessible from around the state that I think you would enjoy visiting. 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…


11 Labyrinths to Visit in New York


1. Battery Park - The Labyrinth for Contemplation

This 7 circuit labyrinth that is 60 feet in diameter is located in the grass of Battery Park. The best way to find this is by searching for The Battery Labyrinth on Google Maps. It also has it’s own Facebook page !

Location: New York City, New York

Address:
Battery Park
New York City, New York 10004



2. Maria Hernandez Park Labyrinth

Maria Hernandez Park Labyrinth

Maria Hernandez Park Labyrinth — flickr Matt Green

This 9 circuit Roman labyrinth is located in the center of the park, and in the center of the labyrinth is a mosaic of a parrot. The closest train stop is the Jefferson street L station.

Location: Brooklyn, New York (Bushwick)

Address:

Knickerbocker Ave.
Brooklyn, New York 11237

3. Castleton Hill Moravian Church Labyrinth

An 8 circuit labyrinth with a “Vision Quest” design that is located in the church courtyard. The labyrinth has it’s own page on the church website which notes that there is a preschool playground nearby to be aware of.

Location: Staten Island, New York

Address:

1657 Victory Blvd.
Staten Island, New York 10314


4. Suffolk County Community College, Michael J. Grant Campus Labyrinth

This 11 circuit medieval labyrinth on Long Island is made from bricks/pavers and is easy to locate with this map pin. If you visit, park in Parking Field #2. The labyrinth is surrounded by 14 benches !

Location: Brentwood, New York

Address:

1001 Crooked Hill Road
Brentwood, New York 11717

5. Labyrinth by the Sea at Rockaway Beach

A 7 circuit Chartres style labyrinth located between the parkway and the boardwalk in a project completed in 2023. Not shown on Google Maps as I write this (it is new) but it is there ! You can learn more about the labyrinth on the NYC website about the project.

Location: Rockaway Beach, New York

Address:
Shore Front Pkwy & 93rd St
Rockaway Beach, New York 11693

6. Trinity Episcopal Church Labyrinth

This 7 circuit Chartres style labyrinth is brick lined with grass pathways. It can be found north of the parking lot and includes benches in the center.

Location: Rochester, New York

Address:
3450 Ridge Road West
Rochester, New York 14626

7. Hofstra University Labyrinth

Labyrinth flyover starts at 0:54

An 11 circuit Chartres replica labyrinth that is located on the campus of Hofstra University.

Location: Hempstead, New York

Address:

149 California Ave.
Hempstead, New York 11549


8. Garrison Institute Labyrinth

I like this 7 circuit classical labyrinth because it is made with small box hedges that have grown over the years and really made a great labyrinth. This article from 2010 speaks about the dedication and you can see the small plantings. The institute is used for retreats and events.

Location: Garrison, New York

Address:

14 Mary's Way
Garrison, New York 10524

9. The Path at Sunset Hill Labyrinth

Labyrinth content starts at 1:10 in the video below:

This 7 circuit concentric labyrinth, located next to the cemetery is open from dawn til dusk. It is made form stone pathways in the grass. It looks great in satellite view !

Location: Clinton, New York

Address:

Grant Road
Clinton, New York 13323


10. Vassar College Farm and Ecological Preserve - Willow Grove Labyrinth

Vassar College Farm and Ecological Preserve - Willow Grove Labyrinth

Willow Grove Labyrinth @ Vassar College - courtesy of the school

11. Vassar College Labyrinth

A 7 circuit Cretan Labyrinth made of brick and stone dust is located at the Vassar College Farm called the Willow Grove Labyrinth. It can easily be found using this pinpoint on Maps. Enter through a trellis and find a bench waiting for you in the center. There is also a new 7 circuit labyrinth in front of the Pratt House on main campus.

Location: Poughkeepsie, New York

Addresses:

Vassar Farm Ln.
Poughkeepsie, New York 12603

15 Pratt Loop
Poughkeepsie, New York 12604


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 I have made of few mazes from New York:

NYC Subway Map Maze(s)

Empire State Building Maze

Here are some mazes of famous buildings from other locations:

Taj Mahal Maze

The Louvre Maze

Templo de Sangre de Cristo Maze

The Pro Football Hall of Fame Maze