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Maze of the Week #151 is a Pirate maze.
Here was my preview image.
Here is the first version of the maze. As I was making it I realized I liked how it looked in black and white.
And the alternative color version. I still liked the black and white aesthetic.
Downloads are available in the comic book style maze section. Come back tomorrow to see what the comic book cover looks like !
Next weeks Maze Preview: You know what week is coming up
Washington state is home to over 180 labyrinths ! In this post I have selected 10 of the best labyrinths that are accessible to the public from around the state that I think are worth a visit. If you want a full list of labyrinths in the state check out the Worldwide Labyrinth Finder.
Why visit a Labyrinth ?
Labyrinths are ancient and mysterious symbols that have been used for centuries for meditation, contemplation, and spiritual renewal. They are also a lot of fun to explore! If you're looking for a unique and challenging experience, walk a labyrinth with intention - it often leads to self-discovery. Personally, I like to walk labyrinths between dawn and sunrise or at sunset until dusk, but any time of day works. You may not realize it, but there is probably a labyrinth near where you live. Today we explore…
1. National Nordic Museum Labyrinth
This 7 circuit labyrinth is made from etched concrete and is located outside the museum on the southern terrace (NW 54th side of the building). They have a nice page on the website about Nordic labyrinths which includes their labyrinth. Plan a trip on the Museum website.
Location: Seattle, Washington
Address:
2655 NW Market Street
Seattle, Washington 98107
2. Seattle Center Labyrinth
Located right in the heart of Seattle tourist attractions, this 11 circuit painted labyrinth is part of the Artists at Play area. Plan your trip on the Seattle Center website. Check out this satellite view of the labyrinths !
Location: Seattle, Washington
Address:
305 Harrison Street
Seattle, Washington 98109
3. Unitarian Universalist Church of Spokane Labyrinth
This rock garden labyrinth is a triple spiral labyrinth ! It is located west of the church and can be found easily with this pin. A triple spiral labyrinth is a traditional Celtic design.
Location: Spokane, Washington
Address:
4340 West Whistalks Way
Spokane, Washington 99224
4. Vancouver United Church of Christ Labyrinth
A modified Chartres style 7 circuit labyrinth that is located to the west of the parking lot made from bricks/pavers.
Location: Vancouver, Washington
Address:
1220 NE 68th Street
Vancouver, Washington 98665
5. Unity of Bellevue Labyrinth
All photos permission of the Unity of Bellevue.
This new 7 circuit labyrinth (Nov 2023) is made from rocks and gravel is open from dusk to dawn. The center features multiple benches for walkers to relax/meditate. The church website features wonderful pictures and information about the labyrinth.
Location: Bellevue, Washington
Address:
16330 NE 4th Street
Bellevue, Washington 98008
6. Fairhaven Park Labyrinth
A 9 circuit medieval labyrinth made from bricks/pavers with a terrazo center featuring a flower. THere is a great 360 view of the labyrinth available.
Location: Bellingham, Washington
Address:
Chuckanut Drive
Bellingham, Washington 98225
7. Wiggums Hollow Park Labyrinth
A Chartres style replica labyrinth is made from bricks/pavers and is open during park hours, currently 6AM to dusk. The labyrinth is easy to located with an entry on Google Maps.
Location: Everett, Washington
Address:
2808 10th Street
Everett, Washington 98201
8. Gilbert Park Labyrinth
A 7 circuit concentric labyrinth made from bricks/pavers in the lawn in between the parking lot and the road. The center of the labyrinth contains a large flat stone making it easy to find. Easy to find on Google Maps.
Location: Yakima, Washington
Address:
5000 W Lincoln Ave.
Yakima, Washington 98908
9. Halls Hill Labyrinth
A Chartres style labyrinth located at the Halls Hill lookout that was designed and built by artist Jeffrey Bale. It gets it’s unique look from the stone mosaic that it was built with. This second video shows the grounds around the labyrinth in more detail.
Location: Bainbridge Island, Washington
Address:
NE Halls Hill Road
Bainbridge Island, Washington 98110
10. Grunewald Guild Labyrinth
A triple spiral labyrinth located at the Grunewald Guild. Plan your trip on the guild website.
Location: Leavenworth, Washington
Address:
19003 River Rd
Leavenworth, Washington 98826
5 TIPS FOR VISITING A LABYRINTH
Set an intention for your walk so you can walk with purpose. It could be prayer, reflection, meditation, contemplation, or openness.
Be sure to wear comfortable shoes, as you will be doing a lot of walking.
Bring water with you, especially if you are visiting on a hot day.
Take your time and enjoy the experience. There is no need to rush through a labyrinth.
Be respectful of other visitors. This includes not making noise and being respectful if walking with other people.
5 BOOKS TO READ ABOUT LABYRINTH WALKING
I wrote a blog post reviewing the following 5 books, each that deals with walking labyrinths. You can check them out yourself at the Amazon links below or read this blog post: 5 Books about the Spiritual Aspect of Labyrinths to learn a little about what each book teaches.
Walking a Sacred Path: Rediscovering the Labyrinth as a Spiritual Tool by Dr. Lauren Artress 201 pages. AMZN
Labyrinth : Your Path to Self-Discovery by Tony Christie 312 pages. AMZN
Exploring the Labyrinth: A Guide For Healing and Spiritual Growth by Melissa Gayle West 209 pages AMZN
Walking the Labyrinth: A Place to Pray and Seek God by Travis Scholl 240 pages AMZN
Labyrinths from the Outside In: Walking to Spiritual Insight by Rev Dr Donna Schaper and Rev Dr Carole Ann Camp 187 pages AMZN
If you are interested in more spiritual labyrinth aspects I suggest the following websites:
Lauren Artress website - For coaching, workshops and classes.
Veriditas - The nonprofit labyrinth group founded by Lauren Artress
Worldwide Labyrinth Finder - Find a labyrinth to walk near you, or while on vacation
I am a maze artist but I have never made any mazes from Washington. If you have suggestions - drop me a note. Otherwise here are some mazes of famous buildings:
I live in Cleveland, Ohio and I have been walking by a labyrinth for a few years and I did not even know it. It is at the St. Wendelin Parish in the Tremont neighborhood. It is not apparent there is a labyrinth there from the street, but I am glad I found it ! Let’s look at what you’ll find there !
Location:
2281 Columbus Rd, Cleveland, OH 44113
How to get there: I got there on foot, but if you take the bus, the stop is on 25th and Monroe (Stop ID: 08251) taking the 51/51A, 2 stops before or after the Westside Market depending on your travel direction. It is also near the W25th-Ohio City train station.
From the street you will see the school, parish and church with the entrance obvious:
St. Wendelin Parish entrance
Make your way behind the parish building. In the photo above there will be a walkway to the right behind the flag pool. You’ll find the walkway below leads behind the building to the garden/labyrinth area.
On the building you’ll find a plaque telling you about the labyrinth and prayer garden. And of course the reason you visit, the labyrinth, made of pavers, a 5 circuit. At the back of the labyrinth garden is a statue of St. Wendelin. The setting is quiet and peaceful and easy to find.
There are also a few benches in the garden if you want to take a break and pray/meditate. If you are not from the area, make sure to stop by the West Side Market, just down the street and visit the shops and bars along W25th.
If you are ever in Asia here are some other mazes and labyrinths I visited:
Issue #46 in my comic book cover series is called Swagger. I considered a starryai background, but thought it might distract from our main character. Check out every comic book cover maze !
Stop back in a week for issue #47 !
