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Located at the First Presbyterian Church of Petaluma, this labyrinth offers a peaceful retreat with brick-patterned circuits in a developing space. According to the church's website, there may be future development around this space. There's ample room for landscaping and seating areas that could frame the walking path. During a visit coinciding with an active rummage sale, the labyrinth provided a quiet sanctuary away from the bustling activity inside and outside the church

St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Sebastopol features an impressive 11-circuit labyrinth design situated in an expansive area behind the church. This generous space includes thoughtfully designed garden elements and a walking path that complement the labyrinth's contemplative purpose. The 11-circuit pattern is more complex than simpler designs, offering a longer, more involved walking meditation that can deepen the reflective experience. The integration with the surrounding g

Located in Santa Rosa at a very busy intersection, the Knox Presbyterian Church labyrinth resides within a community garden just adjacent to the church. This labyrinth was in a bit of under-care, or just under-use, but I was able to navigate it well enough. The urban location at a major intersection means traffic noise is a constant presence, which is a bit jarring of a contrast to labyrinth walking.

This is called the Woodland Labyrinth at Meetinghouse Farm, an appropriate name given that the rock formation is nested in the woods....

This ‘Hanover-pattern’ labyrinth is absolutely in the right place. It’s at the First Congregational Church of Hanover. A Hanover...

I came across this blog by happenstance. A relative who lives in Maine noted that he knew someone with a labyrinth in a backyard and I...

The backdrop for this grass labyrinth is as New England as it gets. It sits behind a quintessential rural Maine church. It's so...

This part of Oregon is known for its world-class wine, which brings so many people to the area. But it has a fair amount of labyrinths...

The walk to this labyrinth was nothing short of stunning. Huge trees towered over the scene and there was a short path that led deep in...

I knew I was in for a treat when I drove up to this labyrinth and saw an huge, outlandishly-colored funky chicken artwork overseeing it....

There was a community service happening at this small church when I approached, but the outdoor labyrinth was away from the building and...

It was a quiet day on the American University campus when I walked the university’s labyrinth. It was dedicated nearly a decade ago in...

Santa Rosa is a wine and food destination. It is a farming city. It is the economic center of the North Bay Area. It is a lot of things....

Deep in Sonoma County is Glen Ellen, which includes the quaint Glen Ellen Village, a gem of a recreation space in Jack London State Park,...

Just steps from the noted and historic Sonoma Square in the picturesque town of Sonoma, California, is Trinity Episcopal Church and its...

This compact, five-circuit pattern is just a small gem to be explored. I almost went right by it as it is attached to a small church...

Denny Park is the oldest park in Seattle, according to several sources. It couldn't be more central to the city's most popular...

I had heard that there was an unusual shaped labyrinth by a large outdoor art installation on a small college campus. I sought out Golden...

This labyrinth, like many I've walked, came about due to an Eagle Scout project. According to the church, it was created in 2004. It's a...

There's no better time to be in rural New England than mid-October, and I found myself by Lake Massapoag, which is "great pond" in the...