Unity of The Blue Ridge's Labyrinth
Our beautiful, gravel labyrinth provides a meditative walking experience for visitors; designed to inspire reflection, mindfulness, and inner transformation. It is created in the “Classic Labyrinth” style, the oldest labyrinth design known in the world, dating back to at least 3500 BCE. A labyrinth is an ancient spiritual tool, serving as a powerful symbol of life’s unfolding journey of Self-discovery and sacred oneness. Shaped as a circular path, a labyrinth offers a single, winding route that leads to a central point. The single pathway gently guides you from the outer edge to the center. This journey is often approached in three stages:
1. Release: As you enter, focus on letting go of burdens or thoughts that no longer serve you. You may also offer a prayer or ask for guidance as you begin. Empty your mind, focus on your breath, let the path guide you, enjoy as you are guided to the inner center (guided within).
2. Receive: Pause at the center to open yourself to new insights, guidance, or peace.
3. Return & Remember: As you walk outward - carry the inner peace, clarity and insight gained – into your daily life. Give thanks and walk forward in a more balanced, aligned, inspired and centered state.
Open to all, the labyrinth is a universal, non-denominational practice that transcends cultural and spiritual boundaries. It offers a harmonious integration of body, mind, and spirit, creating a wholistic state of being.
Dedicated in September 2009, our 7-path Labyrinth is 50' diameter, with a hardpack white gravel surface between rows of bricks, for easy access for people walking or in a wheelchair. Through volunteer labor and membership donations, our Labyrinth has grown to include the pavilion, benches, landscaping, and birdhouses, all designed to create a place of peace to connection.
We’d love for you to consider contributing to our Pathway of Peace fund.
