This morning I was helping out in Sandy Springs at the library where they are putting a labyrinth in!  This is the first labyrinth that I have seen installed and was really a fun experience. Louise, the Extension agent is a labyrinth fan and will be installing these peaceful designs all over North Fulton.

We started in the morning by doing some final levelling of the ground so that the overall design would fit easily.  Then the center was established. We had a rope, that was as long as the diameter, marked off at 18″ lengths.  As the rope was stretched out we placed a paver at each of the markers. Moving around the circle, pavers were laid out to make the labyrinth ‘walls’. Additional pavers formed the end walls to guide the participant through the labyrinth.

For this labyrinth we had a central rock placed to form the goal of the system. Manpower was supplied by the local school so all we had to do was start the work (before they got there) and then let the students do the rest.

Alas I had to leave before the whole thing was finished but I hope to get back there tomorrow to take a picture of the it.

Measuring the outer Edge

  The walls are finished

Labyrinths are used in many ways, but in essence you start at the ‘mouth’ end of the feature and follow the path inside. As you turn and twist, turn and advance, you gain a sense of peace and quiet. The return path lets your body relax until you reach the mouth again and enter the world with a sense of tranquility.