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Jenner, CA - Coastal beauty
As I walked this labyrinth, a much younger visitor turned to her parent and exclaimed, "Look, Dad, a fairy garden!" I guess that could be an accurate descriptor too. This terrific labyrinth sits dramatically on a coastal bluff near Shell Beach in Jenner, offering breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean just feet away. Conveniently located near the Kortum Trail parking lot, it's easily accessible for hikers and beachgoers alike. What makes this labyrinth truly special is its w
Oct 31
Petaluma, CA - In the park
Perched on a hillside within Oak Hill Park, this stone labyrinth offers a nice of the rolling parkland below. The elevated position gave me a nice viewpoint, both literally and generally, as I walked it. Constructed with stones, the labyrinth fits naturally into the hillside landscape, making it feel like an organic part of the park's topography. Oak Hill Park is nestled in a residential area of Petaluma, just a few minutes from one of the best small-town experiences anywhere
Oct 31
Petaluma, CA - Room to grow
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
Oct 31
Sebastopol, CA - A gathering spot
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
Oct 31
Santa Rosa, CA - On a busy street corner
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.
Oct 31
Santa Rosa, CA - Who doesn't love Snoopy?
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....
Apr 14
Glen Ellen, CA - In the hills
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,...
Apr 13
Sonoma, CA - In the redwoods
Just steps from the noted and historic Sonoma Square in the picturesque town of Sonoma, California, is Trinity Episcopal Church and its...
Apr 11
San Francisco, CA - Grace Cathedral, finally
Outside of Chartres, there aren't many labyrinths more widely cited or traveled to than the floor of San Francisco's Grace Cathedral. It...
Sep 13, 2024
San Francisco, CA - A downtown star
Just a few blocks from Chinatown in San Francisco is where I found a star-shaped labyrinth recently. It wasn't a true labyrinth as I...
Sep 13, 2024
Loyola Marymount, CA - Garden of Slow Time
The labyrinth I found on the west campus of Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles is in a space called the Garden of Slow Time....
Mar 16, 2024
Glendale, CA - Forest Lawn somber setting
I had heard that if I only walked one labyrinth in all of Los Angeles, this was the one to find. So I was intrigued. The setting is...
Mar 15, 2024
Woodland Hills, CA - A church for peace
Construction was underway around the grounds of this suburban church in Woodland Hills, but the labyrinth was open and easy to find. It’s...
Mar 14, 2024
Culver City, CA - In the stones
I didn’t quite realize that I was in the labyrinth at the Stoneview Nature Center at first. The entire labyrinth is also part of the...
Mar 13, 2024
Los Angeles, CA - Keeping it downtown
Downtown Los Angeles is a concrete jungle in places - tall buildings, wide and busy streets, imposing structures. I had heard that there...
Mar 12, 2024
Pasadena, CA - A neighborhood garden oasis
Amid large homes and busy streets in Pasadena, I came across Arlington Garden, a three-acre botanical garden and mini-oasis from southern...
Mar 11, 2024
Rancho Mirage - Gastrodiplomacy and flora
Visitors to Southern California's Palm Springs area often make a quick trip to Sunnylands. After all, it's a gorgeous complex of gardens...
Mar 17, 2023
Redlands, CA - Campus solitude
I had never heard of the University of Redlands, but one of the not-insignificant joys of my labyrinth hobby is the chance to see new...
Mar 16, 2023
Palm Desert, CA - Windy but welcoming
Palm Desert, just southeast of Palm Springs, is a place of big - large golf courses, shopping center, housing communities, and of course...
Mar 15, 2023
Palm Springs, CA - Filling in the path
The labyrinth outside of the Center for Spiritual Living in Palm Springs is unusual. For one, it's long - a 600-foot path. And it winds...
Mar 14, 2023
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