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NC Labyrinths - Piedmont Region

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Millbrook Baptist Church, Raleigh
Powerful enough to contain a mythical Minotaur, yet a serene tool for personal and spiritual quests, the labyrinth has retained its mystical sense since ancient times.  For centuries people have found solace walking the single-path symbol of power and peace.  Travelers on a spirit quest, or just curious, may want to add a labyrinth walk to their itinerary, especially since North Carolina has many different types of labyrinths scattered about the state.

Some NC labyrinths are private, some open to the public only at certain times, and others available 24/7.  Most public labyrinths do not charge a fee for use.  The ones that do, use the minimal fees to maintain the labyrinth and grounds

Walking a labyrinth is a personal journey and everyone does it for their own reasons.  While there are no set rules on how to do it, there are suggested guidelines to help you make the most of your labyrinth experience.  They are similar, yet vary.  It’s really up to you to decide.  The routine below is my preferred way.

Prior to the walk, sit or stand for a bit and take  the energy in.  If you go with a specific question or issue, put it out there and take a breath before entering the labyrinth.  As you enter, allow negativity drain from your body, and let your mind to clear.  Focus on breathing and cleaning out negativity as you move along the path.

Finding Balance

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Meredith College, Raleigh
When you reach the center, stay for at least a moment, preferably longer, to allow answers, comfort, inspiration, messages or thoughts to enter your mind.  Don’t worry if nothing seems to come, and don’t try to force it.  Some people find that praying in the center helps too.  Leave the center when you feel the urge and start on the return path.

As you walk your return.  Take in the goodness of the ground beneath your feet.  Feel the good energy rise upward through you with each step.  After you exit, take some time to reflect on your experience.

As a courtesy, if other people are walking the labyrinth when you do, keep quiet and pass with care.  Respect the quest of other walkers as you expect them to do for you.  Below is a sampling of public, no fee labyrinths in the Raleigh Durham area.

Chapel Hill:  The Church of Reconciliation, Elliott  Road:  Rock, Classical Labyrinth located behind the Education building.  Always open.

Chapel Hill:  NC Memorial Hospital – John M. Reeves All Faiths Chapel:  Canvas Labyrinth located in the chapel.  Available to public every Wednesday from 10 a.m. until Thursday at 10 a.m. unless there is another event.   For questions:
919.966.4021

Durham:  St. Philips Episcopal Church, E. Main Street:  Brick Labyrinth.  Open M-F 9 – 4:30, Sundays, and special days when church is open.

Durham:  Avila Retreat Center, Mason Road: Rock Labyrinth.  Open during day, call first to be sure it is available.  919.477.1285

Raleigh:   St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, Canterbury Road:  Brick, Medieval Labyrinth.  Always open.

Raleigh:  Millbrook Baptist Church, Millbrook Road.  Paved concrete, Medieval Chartres style Labyrinth.  Always open.

Rougemont:  New Bethel United Methodist Church.  Rock Labyrinth (could use some TLC).  Always open. 
Questions: 919.245.0015

Wake Forest:  Grace Haven Baptist Fellowship.  Rock  (white quartz stone & mulch), Medieval, Santa Rosa Labyrinth.  
Call for availability: 919.554.0180

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      • American Tobacco Historic District
      • Duke Homestead and Tobacco Museum
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      • Durham Bulls Baseball
      • Historic Stagville >
        • Historic Stagville Family Tree Project
      • NC Museum of Life and Science
      • Sarah P Duke Gardens
    • Fayetteville
    • Greensboro >
      • International Civil Rights Center and Museum
    • Hillsborough >
      • The Shops at Daniel Boone
    • Kernersville >
      • Korners Folly Strangest House in the World
    • Mount Airy >
      • Andy Griffith Museum >
        • Meet Betty Lynn at the Andy Griffith Museum
    • Pittsboro
    • Raleigh >
      • Raleigh Capital District
      • NC Museum of Natural Sciences
    • Seagrove
    • Selma >
      • Spend a Day in Selma
    • Smithfield >
      • Ava Gardner Museum >
        • Ava Gardner Festival
      • Carolina Premium Outlets
    • Wake Forest
    • Winston Salem >
      • OId Salem Historic District >
        • C Winkler Bakery
    • Piedmont Cemeteries
    • Piedmont Labyrinths
    • Piedmont Sandhills Road Trip
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    • Asheville >
      • Biltmore Estate >
        • Biltmore Christmas
        • Biltmore Festival of Flowers
      • Mount Mitchell NC Scenic Byway
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      • Horseback Riding at Poco Rhythm Mountain Retreat
    • NC Mountains Visitor Guide
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