5 Labyrinths to visit in Houston, Texas
Things are bigger in Texas, including the number of labyrinths, as the state hosts well over 200. Rather than make one large list I broke the state into sections:
5 Labyrinths to Visit in Houston, Texas
5 Labyrinths to Visit in Dallas / Fort Worth
6 Labyrinths to Visit in San Antonio/Austin
7 More Labyrinths to Visit in Texas (everywhere else)
For this post I have selected 5 of the best from Houston (there are over 30) that are accessible to the public and worth a visit. If you want a full list of labyrinths in the state check out the Worldwide Labyrinth Finder, or for just Houston check out this list.
Why visit a Labyrinth ?
Labyrinths are ancient and mysterious symbols that have been used for centuries for meditation, contemplation, and spiritual renewal. They are also a lot of fun to explore! If you're looking for a unique and challenging experience, walk a labyrinth with intention - it often leads to self-discovery. Personally, I like to walk labyrinths between dawn and sunrise or at sunset until dusk, but any time of day works. You may not realize it, but there is probably a labyrinth near where you live. Today we explore…
5 Labyrinths to Visit in HOUSTON, texas
1. University of St. Thomas Labyrinth
Located on the campus just west of the Chapel of St Basil, this 11 circuit Chartres style labyrinth is made from slate tiles and is surrounded by a garden and fountains. The labyrinth has it’s own entry on Google Maps for easy locating !
Location: Houston, Texas
Address:
1018 W Alabama St.
Houston, Texas 77006
2. Shepherd Park Labyrinth
A 7 circuit medieval style labyrinth made from crushed granite with limestone blocks. The park is open daily from dusk to dawn.
Location: Houston, Texas
Address:
Dunsmere Rd. and Chesire Ln.
Houston, Texas 77018
3. Tom Bass Regional Park Labyrinth
A 7 circuit concentric labyrinth with a center spiral made with brick pavers outline and grass pathways. From the Cullen Blvd entrance onto Adair Pk Dr it will be on the south side in front of The Tom Bass Senior Center. Here is the view from the street and a pin to find it.
Location: Houston, Texas
Address:
15108 Cullen Blvd
Houston, Texas 77047
4. Sylvan Rodriguez Park Labyrinth
An 11 circuit Chartres style labyrinth made from stones/pavers. The labyrinth is the center of the Standing Stone Solstice Circle with 13 laurel trees and a ring of standing stones. Open during daylight hours.
Location: Houston, Texas
Address:
1201 Clear Lake City Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77062
5. Villa De Matel Convent Labyrinth
This 11 circuit Chartres style labyrinth is located on the grounds of the Villa De Matel is 82 feet in diameter with grass pathways. The labyrinth is open from 8AM-8PM. Find information on the labyrinth from the convent website.
Location: Houston, Texas
Address:
6510 Lawndale
Houston, Texas 77223
5 TIPS FOR VISITING A LABYRINTH
Set an intention for your walk so you can walk with purpose. It could be prayer, reflection, meditation, contemplation, or openness.
Be sure to wear comfortable shoes, as you will be doing a lot of walking.
Bring water with you, especially if you are visiting on a hot day.
Take your time and enjoy the experience. There is no need to rush through a labyrinth.
Be respectful of other visitors. This includes not making noise and being respectful if walking with other people.
5 BOOKS TO READ ABOUT LABYRINTH WALKING
I wrote a blog post reviewing the following 5 books, each that deals with walking labyrinths. You can check them out yourself at the Amazon links below or read this blog post: 5 Books about the Spiritual Aspect of Labyrinths to learn a little about what each book teaches.
Walking a Sacred Path: Rediscovering the Labyrinth as a Spiritual Tool by Dr. Lauren Artress 201 pages. AMZN
Labyrinth : Your Path to Self-Discovery by Tony Christie 312 pages. AMZN
Exploring the Labyrinth: A Guide For Healing and Spiritual Growth by Melissa Gayle West 209 pages AMZN
Walking the Labyrinth: A Place to Pray and Seek God by Travis Scholl 240 pages AMZN
Labyrinths from the Outside In: Walking to Spiritual Insight by Rev Dr Donna Schaper and Rev Dr Carole Ann Camp 187 pages AMZN
If you are interested in more spiritual labyrinth aspects I suggest the following websites:
Lauren Artress website - For coaching, workshops and classes.
Veriditas - The nonprofit labyrinth group founded by Lauren Artress
Worldwide Labyrinth Finder - Find a labyrinth to walk near you, or while on vacation
I am a maze artist and I HAVE made a maze from Texas (see The Alamo Mission link below). If you have suggestions - drop me a note. Here are also some mazes of famous buildings from around the world: