Sacred Labyrinth

Very strange, but interesting. The purpose of a labrynth is to ask a question when you start, and you should have your answer by the time you get to the end.
Found it’s location on Google Maps, so I thought I’d share:

Very cool.
Looking at google maps, we noticed what looked like a crop circle, and decided to go check it out. Turns out it is the Sacred Labyrinth.
My google knowledge shows me that the labryinth is 9 years old. I am curious who maintains it.
Trying to find it is interesting. We passed it twice. There is a very small sign «Labryrinth» by a wood staircase on the side of the road. Go slow, or you will miss it.
Cross over the stone wall with a small wooden staircase. Climb up the scenic hill and the labryinth will soon be in sight.
Low hedges and stones wind around in paths, leading to the center. Inside, folks leave objects like rocks, money, toys, flowers, trinkets, prayers jotted down on paper.
It is supposed to be a meditative walk. What a great idea! I love it!
There is a section of statues from NY — small men, who are watching folks take their meditative walks. I think the sign said they are from Storm King. Next to them is a mailbox. Open up the mailbox and you will find a notebook of letters and a book with older letters printed. The book is very interesting. I noticed the notebook was intended to be a mediative book for folks to write their hopes and prayers in, and turned more into a touristy «guest book» unfortunately. Some folks just don’t get it.
I thought the concept of the labryinth is a great one. However, I couldn’t help but feel the experience was ruined by a steady stream of daytrippers checking off the labryinth on their «to do» list. And I went during offseason — I can only imagine it would be a zoo in the summer. As I was walking the labryinth contemplating the spiritual questions I posed at the entrance, I couldn’t help but be distracted by the insensitive daytrippers yelling, laughing, making fun of the concept, tripping over stones, running around the labryinth and jumping over the hedges. My friend pointed out that is part of the analogy of life that the labryinth represents, that our paths will cross with others who are insensitive — she is so deep. :-)
Winding to the middle and back out does take longer than you would think. It gives you a good amount of time to ponder, pray, and avoid daytrippers.
When you are done meditating, grab a shovel and rake and pitch in to help keep the labryinth in good shape… then write your hopes in the book, and return to the universe.
When you are done checking that out, make sure to cross the street and check out the walking trail. It is stunning! Fields of wild flowers, bursting in colors!

I have contemplated the universe as I walked the Labyrinth. Its pretty cool, but the kids didn’t think so though. They have the attention span of a gnat. For the average person, it should be a nice diversion and I always feel like its a good way to go to church without being hit over the head with religion.

A
very
strange
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Every one of the islands off the coast of New England has some strange things that most tourists never experience. Bizarre or unique things that are hidden away and must be sought out by visitors. The sacred labyrinth is one of those strange things.
You won’t see it on maps but it is located on the west side of Corn Neck Road about half way up (or down) the huge hill leading to north light. The only indication that it exists is the small sign stuck in the stone wall that says «Labyrinth Entrance». I’m sure a bezillion people go right by it without noticing.
Assuming you find the sign, climb a small ladder over the stone wall and enter the labyrinth. You will see a display case with a few type written pages explaining what hell you are about to see. The explanation emphasizes that this is a labyrinth and not a maze. A maze has dead ends but a labyrinth never leads a person to a blind spot. Then it goes on to explain the religious and meditative aspect of the labyrinths and how they have been used for thousands of years for prayer and introspective thought.
From the air the labyrinth must look a bit like little crop circle. I’ve been here many times, especially in the off season and just about every time I’ve gone I have seen someone, usually a native of the island slowly walking around and around in one of the circles. A very strange and bizarre sight, especially when it’s snowing or in heavy weather. Never any music or conversation. this is always a very quiet and thoughtful place.
On the far end of the labyrinth a small display of human heads can be seen. Not real heads, but a small area of about 20 or so sculptured heads in different expressions. The sign said they were made by Gail Goldsmith and resembles a little Easter Island. Sort of. An unexpected place for a group of heads but extremely creative and interesting work.
The labyrinth is a very strange and unique place. Personally I find walking by the ocean far more meditative and relaxing than walking in circles, but I have to admit the place is very cool and I do end up at least stopping by to take a quick look when I am on the north part of the island.
I never found out exactly who build it or when but I do know everyone is welcome and encouraged to use it. There is never a fee but they don’t exactly advertise the labyrinth’s present and very few tourists or transient visitors to the island know or care that it’s here. If you do seek it out be a very quiet. Keep your trap closed and make sure your stupid, demonic and twice accursed cell phone is off. The labyrinth is a very special and unique place and deserves respect.