Kincardine
Labyrinth Peace Garden
Geddes Environmental Park
Kincardine, Ontario, Canada
The Kincardine
Labyrinth Peace Garden is located in the heart of Kincardine
at Geddes Environmental Park.
Geddes Environmental Park
Kincardine, Ontario, Canada
This
labyrinth, known as the 'Chalice' design, has sculpted
gardens and paths based on a Classical Labyrinth pattern,
similar to the design of one in the cathedral at Chartres,
France.
It
all began when several Kincardine residents, having had the
opportunity to walk labyrinths on separate occasions around
the globe, were compelled to see a labyrinth in their own
town. Collectively, they began a group known as Friends of
the Labyrinth Peace Gardens. With much enthusiasm, commitment
and hard work the Labyrinth was realized.
The
flowers that border the paths of the Labyrinth Peace Garden
emerge in a rainbow of colour, evoking subtle energies that
quiet the mind and allow the inner wisdom to be heard.
This meditative walk to the center and back out is a metaphor
for our life's journey to inner peace. By finding peace
within, we attain peace without, not only in our lives, but
in the world, too.
Today
this ancient meditative tool is making a renaissance all over
the world. Once again you'll find labyrinths in
churches, universities, private gardens -- indeed almost
anywhere. The Kincardine Labyrinth Peace Garden is open to
all visitors, and has been used for such events as Peace
Vigils and Labyrinth Workshops. 'Friends' of the Labyrinth
have successfully raised funds to make its wide paths of
stone dust completely wheel chair accessible. The addition of
a kiosk provides visitors with information on Labyrinths and
thanks our volunteers. Indeed some of the best photos are on
the Volunteer Thanks page. You are invited to visit our
Labyrinth Garden and take a walk for peace whenever you wish.
Website Maintained &Updated: July 2016 by Cheryl Murray