The Labyrinths At DeepHaven Labyrinths & Retreats (1999-2010) |
![]() The Rev. Jill K H Geoffrion, Ph.D. |
The Labyrinths at DeepHaven
Many people wonder why we invited the public to come walk the labyrinths in our yard. Sharing these spiritual tools that have led us to so much clarity, inspiration, love, gratitude, and faith was our privilege and joy.
People came—by themselves or with others—and prayed the DeepHaven labyrinths year-round. Neighbors walked or rode their bikes over, while out of town visitors from as far away as Europe, South America and Asia stopped by en route to other destinations. There were ten labyrinths in our yard. Click here if you would like to see photos of the DeepHaven labyrinths. |
Public Labyrinths that were available until December, 2010
1. DeepHaven Labyrinth. (1999) Bricks and grass. Chartres-Style, 51 feet. Location: The front yard. Path started between the angels. Entered by first crossing stepping stones with a pilgrim blessing. Purpose: Spiritual awakening and reawakening. Description: Installed in 1999, the DeepHaven Labyrinth was a 51 foot diameter replica of the labyrinth pattern laid in the floor of Chartres Cathedral (outside Paris, France) around 1201 AD. The pattern is a mathematical statement of the deep love of Christ. This labyrinth and surrounding gardens have been dedicated to spiritual awakening and reawakening. The path began between the angels in the front yard.
2. Neighborhood Blessing Labyrinth. (2004) Grass and annual flower beds. Location: On the Northome Boulevard parkway in the grass. Purpose:
Spiritual outreach and blessing, Sharing of God’s beauty, peace
and joy.
3. Welcome Labyrinth. (2004) Mulch and rope surrounded by flowers and rocks. Location: West side of the driveway. Pines and poplars surround it. Purpose:
Encouragement to follow one’s path.
4. Secret Garden Labyrinth. (2001) Stones, shells and personal "treasures" on mulch. Location: Nestled behind many plants in the central corner of the front of the house. Purpose:
Resting in God.
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Our Private Labyrinths that were available until December, 2010
5. Friends and Family Labyrinth. (2001) Bricks and grass. Location: By the lake in the western corner of the grass. (Near a stone bench.) Purpose: Space
dedicated to petitionary prayer.
6. Wellness Prayer Labyrinth. (2002) MN rocks on mulch with rose quartz center stone Location: Northwestern corner of the yard by the lake (beyond the pine tree). Purpose: Increased
health and wholeness.
7. Labyrinth of Life-Dancing Lady Labyrinth. (2003) Lake Michigan rocks on mulch. Location: At the end of the driveway, between the driveway and the lake. Purpose: Support
during times of crisis. See www.pathsofpeace.com.
8. Companion Labyrinth (2004) Mexican river rocks on mulch. Location: On the eastern side of the yard between the house and lake. Purpose: Exploration
of relationships.
9. Dragon Fly Emergence Labyrinth. (2005) Stones from Lake Minnetonka and grass. Location: On the hillside above the lake (the best view is from the dock). Purpose: Spiritual
emergence.
10 Sand Box Labyrinth. (Annual) Different pattern each year. Glass beads in sand. Purpose: Located near the hammock. To showcase different labyrinth patterns.
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For Those Who Came... It was always our prayer that God’s amazing love would meet you at every turn! We are grateful that you were able to experience these labyrinths at Deep Haven Labyrinths and Retreats.
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For more information about praying labyrinths you may wish to consult Jill’s books, Praying the Labyrinth; Living the Labyrinth; The Labyrinth and the Enneagram: Circling into Prayer, Labyrinth and Song of Songs, Pondering the Labyrinth, Christian Prayer and Labyrinths, and Praying the Chartres Labyirnth all published by Pilgrim Press. |
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