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Maze of the Week #135 is a Clown maze because the first week of August is International Clown week.
Here was my preview image. I thought it was difficult to guess.
Here is the first version of the maze.
And the alternative version featuring bright colors. These clowns need to go to the dentist.
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: Know what this is ?
There are over 80 labyrinths in New Jersey. I have selected 8 that are accessible to the public and worth visiting from around the state. If you want a full list of labyrinths in the state check out the Worldwide Labyrinth Finder. I also included 2 bonus visits that may interest you !
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. J Owen Grundy Park Labyrinth
This 6 circuit medieval labyrinth is painted onto the pier overlooking NYC. The views from here are excellent and well worth the visit. Here is a pin to the location on Google Maps. There are plenty of places to sit and relax.
Location: Jersey City, New Jersey
Address:
At the end of the pier next to the Exchange Place Path Station
Hudson St.
Jersey City, New Jersey 07302
2. Bloomfield Presbyterian Church on the Green Labyrinth
A 50 foot diameter Chartres labyrinth that is located on the lawn north of Beach Street near Park Place. The labyrinth was featured on the Today show during a segment hosted by Harry Smith (the church and labyrinth appear at 3 minutes in). Find more information of the church website.
Location: Bloomfield, New Jersey
Address:
67 Park Place
Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003
3. Unitarian Universalist Church Labyrinth
All photos courtesy of Jenn Snively.
A 7 circuit classical labyrinth located behind the church that is made of bricks and gravel. It is part of a beautiful 17.7 acre Arboretum you can read about on the ArbNet website.
Location: Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Address:
401 North Kings Hwy
Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034
4. St. Joseph Parish Labyrinth
This 11 circuit Chartres replica labyrinth is open during daylight hours and is located at the southeast corner of the church parking lot. It can easily be found on Google maps.
Location: Hillsborough, New Jersey
Address:
34 Yorktown Road
Hillsborough, New Jersey 08844-5139
5. Unity of Sussex County Labyrinth
A 7 circuit classical labyrinth made from stones and rocks located east of the church parking lot.
Location: Lafayette, New Jersey
Address:
25 Mudcut Rd.
Lafayette, New Jersey 07848
6. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Labyrinth
An 11 circuit Chartres labyrinth made by bricks pavers and stones. The labyrinth sits on the back part of the church and is surrounded by trees that provide shade. Learn about the outdoor areas of the church on the website.
Location: Princeton Junction, New Jersey
Address:
177 Princeton Hightstown Road
Princeton Junction, New Jersey 08550
7. Mayor David L. Venella Memorial Park Labyrinth
A 7 circuit medieval labyrinth located in the park that is open from dawn to dusk. The labyrinth is located past the basketball courts. Check out this city website that speaks about the creation of the labyrinth.
Location: Runnemede, New Jersey
Address:
790 Dettmar Terrace
Runnemede, New Jersey 08078
8. Wyckoff Public Library Labyrinth
Photos courtesy of the library.
A 7 circuit medieval labyrinth located next to the library that is available during daylight hours when the weather is good. You can find information about the labyrinth on the library website. It was completed in 2012 as Matt Salisbury's Eagle Scout project. Thanks Matt !
Location: Wyckoff, New Jersey
Address:
200 Woodland Avenue
Wyckoff, New Jersey 07481
BONUS #1: At the beach in Avalon, New Jersey you may just find a labyrinth made by artist and meditation teacher Teague O’ Malley as shown in this YouTube video:
BONUS #2: If you are looking for a paid experience featuring many mazes and a labyrinth I suggest you check out the website of the Paradise Organic Farm in Chesterfield, New Jersey. The farm map at the bottom of the page shows the replica Hampton Court Maze, the children’s maze and the labyrinth along with all the other activities available. Video shows Spiral Labyrinth at 0:41; Hampton Maze at 2:39.
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 New Jersey. If you have suggestions - drop me a note. Otherwise here are some mazes of famous buildings:
This movie is also known as No Escape depending on the website you are on. An up and coming social media personality travels to Russia with friends to get some new content. They meet up with a wealthy Russian fan of his who offers them a chance to go into an extreme escape room. When they get there and the events starts (streamed online of course) the puzzles are deadly. One of those puzzles involves one of the characters strapped into an electric chair while the friends need to solve a metal maze (that looks like a labyrinth). They must move an object through the maze without touching the sides or she is shocked much like the game Operation. Things go sideways from there as people start dying and escape appears impossible. Everything else I could describe would give away the ending. It’s a fun horror movie that fits today’s culture.
I give it a 6/10.
Additional posts and sections you may like:
The Top 12 Best Maze / Labyrinth Movies of all time
The 10 best maze movie posters
5 Absolutely terrible maze movies to never ever watch ever. really. don’t watch them
Issue #30 in my comic book cover series is called Jungle Wars and features a tiger. The background on this was made using starryai.
Check out every comic book cover maze !
Stop back in a week for issue #31 !
