Contemporary Medieval Labyrinths
Definition: modern labyrinth layouts that emulate the feel of the medieval designs.

Contemporary Medieval

Vision Quest™ eight circuit design by David Tolzmann. Trinity Labyrinth.

Three-circuit design based on the Chartres Labyrinth by John Ridder of PAXworks.

The Circle of Peace Labyrinth was created by Lisa Gidlow Moriarty in 2000.

Examples: Public labyrinths in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Photo: Circle of Peace Labyrinth at the Minneapolis Convention Center

Chalice Labyrinth Design

A six-circuit design based on a Classical Labyrinth but incorporating the switchback labyrs of the Medieval design, by Bob Peach.

Santa Rosa

One of the new labyrinths that falls in to this same category is the Santa Rosa Labyrinth (©1999). Designed by Lea Goode-Harris in 1997, this seven-circuit labyrinth is divided into four quadrants and includes a unique space on the fourth circuit inline with the labyrinth’s mouth. Called the "heart space" this area is not walked but serves as a sacred vessel for holding symbols of one’s issues, needs or celebrations. Looking at the path, you will realize that this “heart space” is approached from all four directions, allowing the walker to view his/her symbols from various points of view.

Examples: Several of the numerous permanent and temporary installations include: The Sebastopol Teen Center, Sebastopol, California by Lea Goode-Harris; Centenary United Methodist Church, St. Louis, Missouri., by Robert Ferré and Judy Hopen; St. Lukes, Shrevesport, Louisiana by Marty Kermeen and St. Timothy's, Signal Mountain, Tenessee.

Drawing by Robert Ferré.

Drawing of a brick & sod Santa Rosa by Lea Goode-Harris.

Community Labyrinth in Standing Bear Park, Ponca City, Oklahoma
Labyrinth and photo by Marty Kermeen.