Labyrinths, Expressive Arts Studio, Santa Rosa Labyrinth Foundation
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Labyrinths In Sonoma County, California Please note that all photos are copyrighted and may only be reprinted or taken from this website with written permission |
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| Petaluma's
Community Classical Labyrinth at Oak Hill
Park, at the top of Park Avenue in Petaluma. Installed by Alex
Champion of Earthworks in 1999 with the assistance of Carolyn
Carnell and the community of Petaluma. 1999 Installation. Photo ©Jim Johnson, c/o Alex Champion. |
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Sebastopol's
Labyrinth of Life - Santa Rosa Labyrinth,
in the Teen Memorial Gardens. 425 Morris Avenue, Sebastopol, CA.
Behind the Community Center. Installed by Lea
Goode-Harris in 1999 with the assistance of Jeffrey Edelheit,
DeAnna L'am and the City and Community of Sebastopol. 1999 Installation. Photos- ©Lea Goode-Harris. |
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Trinity
Episcopal Church's Bayeux Labyrinth. Nine-circuit
Medieval Labyrinth. 275 East Spain Street, Sonoma, CA. This beautiful
nine-circuit labyrinth is set in a circle of redwoods in front of
the lovely church. The design is from the 13th century from the
Chapter House in the Cathedral at Bayeux, France. 1999 Installation. Photo- ©Lea Goode-Harris. |
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The
School House Studio Labyrinth. (Open to
the public, but please call first to let them know you are coming
707-874-9462). Seven-circuit Classical
Labyrinth built in 2000 by artist Susan
St. Thomas and Joel Valbrown with stones, nestled into a grove
of coastal redwoods. 2400 Joy Road, Occidental. Photo-© Lea Goode-Harris. |
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| Charles
M. Schulz Museum's SNOOPY™ Labyrinth.
2301 Hardies Lane, in front of the Charles M. Schulz Museum in Santa
Rosa. Design of Snoopy's head and Layout by Lea Goode-Harris. 2002
Installation. Making the SNOOPY™ Labyrinth Visit the Charles M. Schulz Museum |
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| Faith
Lutheran Church: "Luther's Rose Labyrinth."
This lovely three-circuit labyrinth incorporates the symbology of
Martin Luther's seal, or coat of arms, and has great meaning for
the Lutheran faith. This labyrinth was designed and painted by Larry
Babb. It is located in the side parking lot of the church and is
available anytime for anyone to walk. 4930 Newanga Avenue, Santa
Rosa. 2003 Installation. |
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First
Congregational Church of Sonoma: "The Rev. David McCracken
Labyrinth." This sweet five-circuit
labyrinth was designed by parishioner Mary Lou Wheat and was built
by the church, using round river-rocks and special rocks from the
builders. "The rocks that form the paths are part of the Grand
Design; placed by reverent pilgrim hands; speaking to us a message
of healing and comfort." The labyrinth is located behind the
church and is available anytime for anyone to travel by foot or
wheelchair. 252 West Spain Street, Sonoma. Spring 2004 Installation. Photo- ©Lea Goode-Harris. |
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Seven
Circuit Classical Labyrinth at Center for Spiritual Living (CSL)
of Santa Rosa (formerly
known as Church of Religious Science)
Open to the public 10:00 AM to 5:00
PM, Monday through Thursday. This lovely seven-circuit
Classical labyrinth was envisioned by a member of the Spirit in
Nature Group last February during their annual visioning circles,
planned and directed by Richard
Feather Anderson, a member of the SING Firekeepers (group coordinators),
with co-facilitator Kathie Merrill, and created by volunteers from
SING and the CSL community on Saturday, Aug. 20, all gifting their
time and effort as a community service project. The labyrinth is
located between the church building and parking lot for anyone to
travel by foot or wheelchair. 2075 Occidental Road, Santa Rosa (just
west of Stony Point Rd, and Round Table Pizza). August 2005 Installation.
Photo- ©Lea Goode-Harris. |
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Private Labyrinths By Appointment Only |
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| The Angela Center Labyrinths, Santa Rosa, CA. 707-528-8578. Installed by Richard Feather Anderson and Lea Goode-Harris with the assistance of the Angela Center Staff and friends. Left: The Seven-circuit Classical Labyrinth in the pool. First painted in 1997, then reoriented and repainted in 2002. Below:
Six-circuit Siweards Labyrinth, named for an eleventh-century abbot
in Abingdon, England.(design provided by Jeff Saward of Labyrinthos).
Painted in the Fall of 1998. Feather and Lea at the Center of the
labyrinth. Iron centerpiece by local artist John O-Hare. |
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Private Labyrinths These beautiful labyrinths are not open to the public, but are shown here for inspiration and your photo enjoyment. |
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| The
"Vineyard Labyrinth" is the first of its kind that we
know of. This labyrinth journey brings the story of Oenopion, winemaker
and first born son of Ariadne and Dionysus full circle as a tangible
experience of the search for the center, of self and the labyrinth,
and the alchemy of soul. |
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| "Reflection Labyrinth" at a retreat center. Design
co-created by Debi & Marty Kermeen of Artistic Pavers, installation
facilitated by Sue Anne Foster. |
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Subtle
hints of color in stone, glass, and objects, mark the circuits of
this Classical labyrinth used for healing work and as a place for
deep contemplation and rejuvenation. Photo- © Lea Goode-Harris |
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This
labyrinth maker walks in the beauty of the twists and turns that
grace her garden, stepping amongst aromatic herbs and fairy stones.
Photo- © Lea Goode-Harris |
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This private labyrinth in Sonoma County is the first permanent installation of a Reconciliation Labyrinth (design by Clare Wilson of South Africa) in the United States!!! Photo 1: The installers wave to Mary. Photo
2: Mary looks over the thyme and chamomile plantings that will fill
in the paths. |
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This
beautiful "Listening Ear Labyrinth" design, by Be Davidson
Herrera, is for a healing garden with wheelchair accessiblity. |
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| Retired
Labyrinths These labyrinths have been returned to the earth from which they came. |
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| Luther Burbank Performing Arts Center Meander Wand Labyrinth Earthworks 2002 - 2005. Design by Alex Champion, installed by Alex and Joan Champion and Lea Goode-Harris, with the assistance of Sonoma County Museum of Visual Arts, Sonoma Academy School, and community volunteers. 2002 Installation - Retired in 2005. (photo ©Joan Champion, May 20, 2002) |
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