The Seven Path Classical Labyrinth located on the Meadow Path grounds reflects patterns found in indigenous cultures worldwide.
A labyrinth is an ancient geometric form used as a spiritual tool—a primordial symbol representing inspiration, meditation, and prayer. Labyrinths have appeared across cultures: in Egyptian tombs, Cretan coins, Celtic stones, Christian churches, and in Pima and Hopi Indian traditions. Until recently, they were rare in the United States.
Since the turn of the millennium, labyrinths have experienced a renaissance, appearing in schools, parks, hospitals, spas, churches, retreat centers, and even private homes.
Unlike a maze, a labyrinth has only one path into the center and the same path back out. There are no decisions to make after entering. This simplicity allows walkers to focus inward and engage in reflection, meditation, or prayer.
The Labyrinth at Meadow Path was constructed in 2003 with the help of many volunteers. Bricks border the 1/3rd mile grassy spiral path.
Why Walk a Labyrinth?
Our labyrinth is a walking meditation space that supports reflection, stress relief, and personal wellbeing.
Walking a labyrinth offers physical, mental, and spiritual benefits:
- Deep contemplation: Free from external distractions, you can dedicate your walk to problem-solving, conflict resolution, stress relief, or gaining fresh perspectives.
- Mindful meditation: Labyrinth walking stimulates right-brain activity, calms the nervous system, encourages self-reflection, and quiets the mind.
- Spiritual connection: Use the walk for prayer, meditation, or contemplative reflection.
How to Walk the Labyrinth
Walking a labyrinth is a journey inward, reflecting the twists and turns of life. There is no “right” way to walk—it can be joyful, somber, prayerful, playful, or meditative. Here are some guidelines:
- Enter and exit the labyrinth through the arbor. Walk the grass path between the bricks.
- Focus: Pause at the entrance under the wooden arbor. Center yourself, breathe, and give acknowledgment through a bow, nod, or silent gesture before entering.
- Experience: Follow the grass path between the bricks. Observe your thoughts and feelings as you walk toward the center.
- Centering: Spend a few moments at the center focusing on your intention, prayer, or reflection.
- Exit: Retrace the same path back to the arbor. Pause to acknowledge the conclusion of your walk, using words like “Thank you” or “Amen.”
- Reflect: After your walk, reflect on your experience through journaling, drawing, or quiet contemplation.
- Repeat: Return often and explore walking with different attitudes—playful, serious, contemplative, or with music and song.
Tip: Walk alone or with others, listen to the sounds of nature, and notice the sky, but most importantly, pay attention to your personal experience.
Visitors are welcome to walk the labyrinth during daylight hours. The labyrinth and the Peace and Wellness Trail are also available for hosted public and private events. For more information about renting our facilities, visit our facility rentals page or call 315-583-5500.
Connect with Labyrinth Walkers Around the World
- Visit the World Wide Labyrinth Locator to find over 3,300 labyrinths worldwide.
- Celebrate World Labyrinth Day on the first Saturday in May. Friends of Meadow Path walk the labyrinth together at 1 pm, joining millions of walkers globally with the intention of world peace.