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Paths of Peace makes and sells labyrinths of all kinds, from the finest handcrafted wooden tabletop labyrinths to large concrete permanent installations and exquisite canvas floor labyrinths unmatched in quality. Paths of Peace also sells labyrinth jewelry in silver and pewter, and handheld pewter labyrinths in several different patterns, including exclusive designs available only through Paths of
Peace. Programs, workshops and international spirituality tours are also offered by Lisa Gidlow Moriarty, Artist, Master Labyrinth Maker, Advanced Facilitator and Spiritual Director. Visit the Paths of Peace website at www.pathsofpeace.com for online shopping and additional information.
I created this 21ft portable labyrinth for dual purposes. It can be used as a cover to protect the newly painted floor labyrinth I installed at the cathedral in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada, when that transept space is needed for musicians and chairs. The portable labyrinth can also be used by members of the local labyrinth community to offer labyrinth walks and events at other locations around the city.
It is always a delight when a rental customer shares a photo of one of my labyrinths set up in their location. Thank you, Grace Lutheran Church, Cambridge, WI.
This 30ft custom canvas labyrinth was painted in school colors of purple and gold, and is on the way to a new home at the University of Wisconsin Steven’s Point.
This Baltic Tree canvas labyrinth was recently commissioned by a church in California. It is a 24ft octagon canvas, custom made.
Long day of labyrinth building today with a group of volunteers at Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House in Barrington, Illinois. We constructed a 9-circuit Chartres variation embedding pavers into the existing turf. The labyrinth sits on a knoll and in anchored by old oak trees aligned at each quadrant turn. Bird song, butterflies, whitetail deer, and bunnies accompanied us as we worked. We love volunteer projects! We bring all tools, instruction and supervision and a fun day of creativity is enjoyed by all.
We completed the labyrinth for a private residence in St. Peter, MN. This petite 22ft diameter, 5-circuit round Classical labyrinth fits snuggly in a gorgeous garden surround that was just waiting for a labyrinth! Flowers, dragonflies, and butterflies were welcome companions as we worked, unlike the mosquitoes and gnats that are apparently in excess due to the recent flooding of the nearby Minnesota River. The heat and humidity also challenged the project.
The steeple of the Gustavus Adolphus College chapel is visible from the labyrinth and the chapel bells can be heard ringing.
Our process:
The site is dowsed and the orientation determined.
We carefully measure and lay the pavers in the precise locations.
We work in tandem cutting the turf with edgers on two sides of the paver, breaking the roots.
The pavers are then set aside while long 6-8ft snakes of turf are removed.
Sand is added to the newly made trenches before the pavers are permanently set.
Minimal paver cutting was required with this pattern. We completed in 15 hours, just myself and partner Denny.
A beautiful garden surrounding an ideal location for a new labyrinth. And we begin!
Come help renovate the labyrinth in Maplewood, MN
Working on the renovation of the labyrinth at St Paul’s Monastery/Benedictine Center in Maplewood, MN. We’re replacing the deteriorating Mankato stone with granite.☺️
The labyrinth project I started on World Labyrinth Day is now completed! This was an installation for a private residence in White Bear Lake, MN. As it was a local project, we were able to work a few hours at a time, dancing around storms and heat during this rainy spring season.
This labyrinth is 23 feet in diameter and is a Baltic Tree pattern that I also call the Tree of Wisdom. The spiral-based Baltic labyrinth patterns are graceful and date back many centuries. They are unique in that they include a secondary path to/from the center. For this project I modified the space between the entrance paths to produce a tree image.
On this project I used crescent-shaped pavers which are great fun to work with when creating curved lines. The pavers are a generous 5.75 inches wide.
I had a lovely week in France recently, exploring new pilgrimage paths in anticipation of the September walking pilgrimage from Paris to Chartres.
I also had the opportunity to visit the spectacular town of Villefranche-sur-Mer on the French Riviera where I was invited to discuss plans for a future installation of a rooftop labyrinth with a breathtaking view overlooking the harbor. I tested out materials making a small spiral so we can see how it withstands the intense summer heat and sunlight.
I spent World Labyrinth Day measuring and marking out a new labyrinth in a client’s backyard. In coming weeks crescent shaped pavers will be embedded to replace the surveyor flags and tape. It is helpful to have a temporary labyrinth to walk while awaiting the permanent installation. In this way the client can take time to "be" with the labyrinth for a couple of weeks, experience the path and be satisfied that it is the right pattern, size and placement for her before the pavers are dug in.
The labyrinth at St. John the Baptist Anglican Cathedral in St. John's Newfoundland is finished.
The beginning of the labyrinth installation in Newfoundland - the areas to be painted are masked out.
I’ve been commissioned by the Saint John’s Anglican Cathedral in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada, to install an indoor labyrinth as part of the 325 year anniversary. The beautiful cathedral was established in 1699.
Today, our first day of the project, I taped the labyrinth pattern onto the floor, all but the center design. The cathedral labyrinth committee members were enthusiastically ready to help and try their hand with the taping machine. Even The Very Reverend was on his knees diligently working. Tomorrow the painting begins!
Join me for a Spring Equinox Labyrinth Experience
White Bear Center for the Arts
Tuesday, March 19th
7:00-8:30 pm
Free with Registration
Spring Equinox Labyrinth Experience Mar 19, 2024 7:00PM—8:30PMCategories Lisa Gidlow MoriartyTopics Artist Development & Wellness Register Instructor: Lisa Gidlow Moriarty The spring, or vernal, equinox is a time of renewal, rebirth, and new beginnings. We will explore these themes with the labyri...
For my labyrinth colleagues....
The "Call" for concurrent workshops and presentations for the 2024 Labyrinth Society Gathering is now open. Please consider submitting a proposal to share your ideas, work and inspiration. The deadline for submitting proposals in this Friday, March 15th. More information and forms:
The CALL for Concurrent Workshop, Lecture and Poster Presentation Proposals is NOW OPEN!
The 2024 Annual Gathering of The Labyrinth Society will be held October 18-20 in central valley California at a beautiful retreat center just a few miles from the south gate entrance to Yosemite National Park. The theme is "Awe and Inspiration."
A CALL for concurrent experiential workshops, lectures, powerpoint and poster presentations is now open, but the deadline for submitting a proposal is this Friday, March 1st.
Please consider submitting a proposal to share your ideas or talents or a labyrinth walking experience. Presenters receive a $100 honorarium.
Information and links to the forms can be found at:
The CALL for Concurrent Workshop, Lecture and Poster Presentation Proposals is NOW OPEN!
I had a lovely evening during the Teaching Artists' Showcase at the White Bear Center for the Arts last week offering a demonstration on the process of making finger labyrinths using tissue paper and cording. I made a heart shaped labyrinth during the demonstration that I'm calling Love Letters.
I'll be offering this class again in April at the Arts Center. Information and registration can be found on the website: https://whitebeararts.org/.../fun-functional-finger.../
Sharing an article on the benefits of nature and labyrinth walking for which I was interviewed a couple of years ago:
https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/outdoor-labyrinths
I'm so excited about the annual 2024 Paris-Chartres women's walking pilgrimage that I am again co-leading in September. We filled all six spots within a week of opening registration to those on our Interest List without publicly announcing the pilgrimage. A vibrant circle of women will be walking together this year, right after the 2024 Paralympics in Paris.
We've been leading this walking pilgrimage every year since 2013 with the exception of pandemic postponement. Each year we improve the journey slightly as we discover unique lodging accommodations or better route variations. We've extended the pilgrimage to 9 days that includes 5 days of walking with daily distances ranging from 4 miles to 15 miles. We walk through forests, fields, villages, and along rivers and portions of ancient pilgrimage paths. Upon reaching Chartres, we enjoy leisurely time exploring the cathedral with private experiences in the crypt and on the labyrinth.
If you are interested, private message me with your email address to be added to the Interest List to receive email notice for future pilgrimages.
A new 20ft Dual Path Circle of Peace portable labyrinth ready for its new home!
This variation of my Circle of Peace pattern was developed during the beginning of the COVID pandemic to offer a labyrinth walk that did not require people to meet on that path, so social distancing was easier.
This particular labyrinth is made on a specialty fabric that can be used outdoors.
A purple 11-circuit Chartres on a 30ft canvas shipped out this week to Schnecksville, PA, and arriving just in time for Christmas.
White on green, green on white. Two recent labyrinth orders shipped in time for Holiday celebrations.
Looking for an alternative to Black Friday shopping? Seeking a gift for that labyrinth lover on your list? Why not create a handmade gift? I'll be teaching the Fun & Functional Finger Labyrinths class at the White Bear Center for the Arts on Wednesday evening, December 6th from 6pm-9pm. I have a huge supply of new, fun tissue paper for you to create a unique one-of-a-kind labyrinth for yourself or as a gift for someone special. Register here:
https://whitebeararts.org/inspire_events/fun-and-functional-labyrinths/
A festive holiday walk for New Orleans.
I enjoy an occasional change from the usual canvas labyrinth orders. This one is a 24ft x 24ft white on “Christmas green” canvas labyrinth custom made for a holiday event hosted by and at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in Louisiana.
It’s crisp autumn here in MN with frosty mornings - fleece and flannel weather. A small group of friends gathered yesterday for a hike at Belwin Nature Conservancy, including a walk on the Luna Blue labyrinth that we mowed into the prairie several years ago.
The labyrinth will be lit with solar lights and available for “longest night” walking during Belwin’s annual Winter Solstice Bonfire event December 20. A HUGE bonfire will be burning just down the hill from the labyrinth, with Dakota drumming, Nordic storytelling, nature hikes and hot cider. $10/car - more info at https://belwin.org/stec_event/winter-solstice-bonfire-2/
Today is the last day for a $100 discount on registration to the Labyrinth Society 2023 Annual Gathering October 20-22 at Kanuga Center in Hendersonville, NC.
Join me for a fantastic event!
Network with other labyrinth enthusiasts and learn more about labyrinths at our Annual Gathering.
Blue, purple, green. The majority of canvas labyrinth orders I get are in one of those colors. It’s always fun to step out of “the usual” once in awhile, like with this 30ft brown Chartres labyrinth that had me craving chocolate throughout the construction. Now on its way to sunny LA, California (I hope it doesn’t melt!😉)
So nice to see my work blessed and serving.
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Jen Morgan, Canine Behavior Specialist at Alaqua Animal Refuge, made this fun video of the crew of about 40 volunteers recruited to move and place stones to the complete the woodland labyrinth in Freeport, FL:
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