At the far reach of the retreat property is a grassy meadow, the site of the labyrinth. This stone, sand and pebble labyrinth is based on an ancient 6 circuit design which was found around the Baltic Sea. It is a double spiral labyrinth that can be used as an effective meditation tool and has multiple ways through which it can be walked so that each visit to the labyrinth may be unique.
When researching the labyrinth and looking for a design that suited our space and needs I came across so many beautiful types of labyrinths. It was difficult to decide on which one to build. I loved the rounded spiral form of this labyrinth. As opposed to the Roman or some Medieval labyrinths which have a more geometric angular form, the baltic labyrinth is round and curvy. It is sometimes called the “Baltic Wheel” and the exit from the centre is direct so that the walker does not have to retrace their steps out if they choose not to. Also, the entrance/exit looks a bit like a goddess!
go here to have a look at an example http://www.labyrinthos.net/typology_l.htm
Two books that I have found very useful are “The Complete Guide to Labyrinths” by Cassandra Eason and “The Way of the Labyrinth” by Helen Curry.
I will be posting photos of the Labyrinth soon.
