More Thoughts on The Labyrinth

I found this labyrinth pattern and think I may like it even better.  It gives me a feeling of the path having a few more turns, and maybe not so straight and accessible -- kind of like the way my life works.  I like that.

And I've seen some garden path pictures that are pretty close to how I want to construct the footpath of the Labyrinth. 

This has a nice look to it.  Very organic, and alive.  I'm thinking I could also plant some herbs along the path, to bring in some wonderful smells.  Rosemary does really well in our yard all year long.                 

I don't know if I want to plant a tree in the middle, if I do, I think I'd want it to be taller and have the bench under it.  Again, I like the organic, growing sense of this one.  I think I'd use some flowering plants too, since we can usually have color all year long.

These garden labyrinths are also very lovely.  I have a bit more shade, and again I feel pretty sure I want more color ... more plant materials in the pathway markers.  I think I'll also add some small seating around.

This is the Labyrinth at The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island.  I think the picture is from when it was first built, which was quite a while ago.  I like the way the stones are in the earth as if they have been there forever.  When we were there two years ago there was a lot of mossy growth on the stones, and it looked even more alive. 

 

 So these pictures give a bit of an idea of where I'm headed.  I know my project won't be an exact copy, but it's the essence or feel of the garden space I'm going for.  

 

This week the spray paint comes out!  And I go look for rocks!