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Maze of the Week #115 is to help us celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a maze of a Leprechaun.
Were you able to guess correctly based on my preview ?
Here is the first version of the maze. Our guy looks a bit ornery.
And the alternative version where I went with slightly different colors and a gold tooth.
Downloads are available in the comic book style maze section. Come back tomorrow to see what the comic book cover looks like !
Next weeks Maze Preview: What do you think the maze is ?
I am so excited to bring you a list of labyrinths to visit in Hawaii. I have chosen 7 of the best (there are over 30) that are accessible to the public from around the state. Whether you are local or on vacation, a visit and walk of these labyrinths is a great activity. If you want a full list of labyrinths in the state check out the Worldwide Labyrinth Finder.
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…
1. St Clement's Episcopal Church Labyrinth
This 11 circuit Chartres style labyrinth is located in a parking lot, so while open, walking the labyrinth may not be possible if cars are in the lot. The logo of the church on their website features the labyrinth.
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
Address:
1515 Wilder Ave
Honolulu, Hawaii 96822
2. All Saints' Episcopal Church & Preschool Labyrinth
This 60 foot diameter labyrinth has 7 circuits and is located on the front lawn. Seems like a nice place to walk barefoot ? You can see a picture of the labyrinth on this site of the church campus.
Location: Kapaa, Hawaii
Address:
4-1065 Kuhio Hwy.
Kapaa, Hawaii 96746
3. Kapalua Labyrinth
This beautiful 11 circuit labyrinth is located on a peninsula and is noted on Google Maps as a tourist attraction. The video above shows the labyrinth well, but the link gives more great photos. Please Note “If it is wet enough that you leave footprints, consider the labyrinth closed.”
Location: Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii
Address:
Makaluapuna Point
Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii 96761
4. 'Awapuhi Labyrinth Labyrinth
Photo by Stanley Gapol
A very large 90 foot diameter Chartres style labyrinth that is open sunrise to sunset. It is lined with local plants and looks amazing ! It has it’s own webpage where you can find extensive details about the site. There are regular events at the site you may be interested in.
Location: Keaau, Hawaii
Address:
15-1601 4th Ave.
Keaau, Hawaii 96749
5. Christ Memorial Episcopal Church Labyrinth
This 7 circuit labyrinth is done in a Chelsea Pattern and features a Peace Pole in the center. The labyrinth is made from bricks on grass. You can find a photo of it on the church website.
Location: Kilauea, Hawaii
Address:
2509 Kolo Road
Kilauea, Hawaii 96754
6. / 7. The Sacred Garden of Maliko Labyrinths
A set of 2 labyrinths located at the Sacred Garden in Maui. They are open to the public from 9 to 5 daily. They are have monthly full moon walks. The outdoor labyrinth (in the video above) is a medieval 11-circuit version while the indoor is located in a greenhouse and is a classical 7-circuit.
Location: Makawao, Maui, Hawaii
Address:
460 Kaluanui Rd
Makawao, Maui, Hawaii 96768
BONUS: While not a labyrinth, I cannot mention Hawaii without mentioning the Dole Plantation - Pineapple Garden Maze
This is a tourist attraction and there is a fee to visit. From the site “In 2008, Dole Plantation’s giant Pineapple Garden Maze was declared the world’s largest maze. The maze stretches over three acres and includes nearly two and one-half miles of paths crafted from 14,000 colorful Hawaiian plants. Walk through the flora of the islands as you seek out eight secret stations that each lead you closer to the mystery at the heart of this larger-than-life labyrinth, one of only a handful of permanent botanical mazes in America”.
Location: Wahiawa, O'ahu, Hawaii
Address:
64-1550 Kamehameha Highway
Wahiawa, O'ahu, Hawaii 96786
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 have made a single maze from Hawaii (so far):
I had the opportunity to spend a few months in Chiang Mai, Thailand during the Winter months. If you are a digital nomad, it is a wonderful stop in your travels. The city is very walkable, including the ability to walk to the airport from the city (not many cities have that)! During my time in CM I took a mini trip to the edge of town to visit a labyrinth ! And then, a few days later I visited another ! Here is what I saw on those 2 trips:
Trip #1 - Seven Fountains Jesuit Spirituality Centre Labyrinth
Location:
97 Huay Kaew Rd, Tambon Chang Phueak, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50300
How to get there:
This is on one of the main roads in Chiang Mai, Huay Kaew Rd. Just grab a songthaew, or it is a 1 km walk west from Maya Lifestyle Center Mall.
The first thing you must know when visiting this labyrinth is it is part of a silent retreat center. You can plan a stay with them on their website if you are interested. So, if you visit, silence your phone, and do not speak on the premises. Here is the unassuming entrance:
Seven Fountains Jesuit Spirituality Centre entrance - Chiang Mai, Thailand
There will be a building in front of you with signs to information. I went there despite getting permission beforehand to walk the labyrinth. Inside feels like a very strict library - whispering is allowed here and I got directions to the labyrinth. It is easy to find. From the entrance, walk the pathway straight back into the complex and you will see a sign for the labyrinth. It is on the back right hand side, surrounded by hedges. When you approach the labyrinth the entrance will be apparent by 2 brick columns.
The labyrinth is an 11 circuit with gravel pathways separated by small bushes in 1 foot wide slightly raised beds lined with bricks. The outside of the labyrinth has large hedges to separate it from the other spaces. The center of the labyrinth features a large stone surrounded by small rocks to create the inner circle. My walk was pleasant and it was easy to reflect in the space. When I reached the center I snapped a photo of the tree kanopy above. The labyrinth is surrounded by many towering trees and it enhances the meditative experience.
Trip #2 - Rama IX Lanna Park Labyrinth
Location:
RXCH+773, Chang Phueak, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50300
How to get there:
Located 4 km north of Chiang Mai on Chotana Road. It is walkable, but better to take a Grab, songthaew, or similar.
A few days after visiting the Seven Fountains Jesuit Spirituality Centre Labyrinth I made my way to the Rama IX Lanna Park to visit their labyrinth. I decided to walk there, but do not recommend that. Here is the entrance from Chotana Road and some of the gardens. bridges and statues you will see. The park is very peaceful and there are many places to sit and relax in the shade.
In the back part of the park, in the southwest is the “labyrinth”. This is actually a hedge maze shaped very close to a traditional labyrinth. The hedges are about 3 feet high with concrete pathways. If it was a labyrinth it would be a 5 circuit. I took photos of the entrance to the labyrinth, the labyrinth and the center fountain (not on when I visited)
The labyrinth is in an open space, so there is not much shade like most of the park. I would not describe the walk as peaceful or meditative, but I really enjoyed the park!
BONUS VIDEO:
About 90 minute drive outside of the city of Chiang Mai is the Pa Pae Meditation Retreat, in Pa Pae, Mae Taeng District, Chiang Mai 50150. This is a meditation retreat run by monks that focuses on connecting with nature. While this is not a place to visit as a tourist, I did want to share this video showing their building of a labyrinth by the monks at the site because I thought it was so cool:
So if you are a labyrinth enthusiast and you are in Chiang Mai, you have options for a meditative walk.
This wasn’t my only labyrinth visit on this trip !
Issue #10 in this comic book cover series is called The Count and is out first of many covers that will use AI to generate the background. I experimented with it and liked it…and hope you do too ! Find all the comic book cover mazes on the collections homepage.
Stop back in a week for issue #11 !
