2022 Labyrinth Events

I am happy to say that we are reopening the Carleton Place Community Labyrinth this year and have planned some events for 2022. Save the dates!

Tuesdays, starting May 3rd  until the end of September 9 am – Weekly garden tending at the labyrinth.

Saturday May 7th 1 pm  - “World Labyrinth Day” with Christine Hume
Walk the Carleton Place Community Labyrinth at 1:00 p.m. on World Labyrinth Day to help create a rolling wave of peace passing from one time zone to the next around the globe. Also to commemorate “National Start Seeing Monarchs Day” some sunflower and milkweed seeds will be planted at the labyrinth.

Some sunflower seeds will be planted on World Labyrinth Day.

Saturday May 14th 1 pm - “Crystal Grid Workshop ” by "Paint with Janet"
Introduction to Crystal Grids through an exploration of Sacred Geometry and Crystal Energy. This workshop will be facilitated by "Paint with Janet". Includes everything you need to paint your 10" x 10" wooden canvas and a mystery bag of crystals. Walk the Carleton Place Community Labyrinth and spend some time reflecting and journaling about your experience. 
Workshop fee $60. To register, e-transfer to janet.beath@sympatico.ca

Paint your own Crystal Grid, followed by a labyrinth walk.

NEW DATE Saturday August 27th  2022 10 am - “Yoga on the Labyrinth” with Charlotte Pragnell
Come and enjoy a relaxing and meditative yoga session at the Carleton Place Community Labyrinth. The session will be facilitated by Charlotte Pragnell, an experienced yoga teacher. Bring your own yoga mat, all are welcome.
A portion of the donations from today’s walk will support humanitarian relief efforts in the Ukraine.

Yoga on the labyrinth, a relaxing and meditative experience.

NEW DATE Saturday August 20th 2022 10 am “Sock Project” Labyrinth Walk with Jessica Lynn Baird
Wear a pair of crazy socks and walk the Carleton Place Community Labyrinth.
The Sock Project gifts socks to inspire hope in folks suffering chronic illness.
A portion of donations from today’s walk will go to support the Sock Project.

Wear a pair of fun socks and walk the labyrinth to support a good cause.

DATE CORRECTION Saturday September 24th  2022 9 am to 11 am - “Creativity on the Labyrinth” – inspired by Dahlias with Brittiny Lepage, The Dahlia Darling
A labyrinth helps to evoke your creativity! Come and explore your creative self, create a mosaic; collage; sketch or painting inspired by Dahlias. This creativity session will be facilitated by "The Dahlia Darling" Brittiny Lepage.

Enjoy a creativity session, inspired by Dahlias!

Donations in support of the Carleton Place Community Labyrinth programming are gratefully accepted.

For more information contact:
Christine Hume
Volunteer Labyrinth Keeper - Carleton Place Community Labyrinth
Veriditas Certified Labyrinth Facilitator
christinehume@bell.net
Cel: 613 859 2136

Opening the Labyrinth

 The first day of spring is one thing, and the first spring day is another. The difference between them is sometimes as great as a month. —Henry Van Dyke

"Listen to your heart" Octagonal Labyrinth Mosaic (detail) by C. Hume

My heart filled with joy the other day - to see the paths of the Carleton Place Community Labyrinth finally revealed as the snow has melted away and Spring is upon us. (I am choosing to ignore the fact that we may have another 15 cm of snow tomorrow!)

We have a series of events planned throughout 2016 - and hope that you will be able to join in.

And if you prefer to experience discovering and walking the labyrinth on your own - feel free to come and do a meditative walk any time. There is an informational sign that will guide you on your way! And you can also find some labyrinth walking tips here.

Earth Day Sunrise Walk -  at sunrise 6:00 a.m., Friday, April 22.

Saturday, May 7th - World Labyrinth Day - join us at 1:00 p.m. Annual global event celebrated each year on the first Saturday in May. You are invited to “Walk as One at 1” to effect a rolling wave of peaceful energy as the world turns.

Biweekly Walks - the 1st and 3rd Tuesday mornings, June through September,  from 9:00 am to 10:00 am. Labyrinth keeper on site.

Thursday, June 16th -  “Finding Inner Peace on the Labyrinth” Join us at 7:00 p.m.  at the Carleton Place Community Labyrinth for an evening labyrinth walk, gather afterwards to collaboratively create a large collage mandala. You are welcome to picnic in the garden beforehand.

Tuesday, July 19th  - full moon walk at 8:00 p.m.

Friday, September 9th - "Light up the Labyrinth" Gather at 6:30 p.m. to prepare and place luminaries, walk at 7:30 p.m. Bring or wear your lantern/light creations and be part of the fun!

Sunday, October 16th - full moon walk at 8:00 p,m,

Carleton Place Community Labyrinth is located at 267 Edmund Street, on the property behind the Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum.

For more information contact

Debby Lytle 613-257-1014
dlytle@rogers.com

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Awakening the Labyrinth

 "The first day of spring holds a promise of new beginnings 

and the energy to make them happen. - D. Lytle"

On the eve of the Spring Equinox, our community labyrinth committee gathered to discuss our plans for the coming year.  We always enjoy getting together - sharing stories and our enthusiasm for all things labyrinth!  And as the snow continues to melt - and the grass path emerges - we are looking forward to welcoming previous and new participants to walk the path at our peaceful labyrinth park.

Events 2015

• Wednesday, April 22nd - "Earth Day Sunrise Walk" 6 AM
• Saturday, May 2nd - "Walk as One at One" 1 PM
• Saturday, May 23rd - Murals at the Museum unveiling 10 AM - 4 PM (labyrinth keeper on site)
•  "Weekly Walks" - starting Tuesday, June 2nd until Tuesday, September 29th - 9 AM - 10 AM (labyrinth keeper on site)
• Thursday, June 18th - "Walk in Peace", picnic supper, speaker & music, labyrinth walk - 5:30 PM
• Friday, July 31st - "Blue Moon Walk", 8 PM
• Friday, Sept. 11th - "Light up the Labyrinth", 6:30 PM gather and setup; 7:30 PM walk
• Tuesday, Oct. 27th - "Full Moon Walk", 8 PM

Other Events at the Labyrinth
A special place for all your celebrations... birthdays, weddings, family gatherings, group walks, outdoor meetings or company team building and problem solving sessions.  For ideas on how to incorporate the labyrinth into these occasions and/or to reserve the labyrinth, contact: 

Debby Lytle

613 257 1014

dlytle@rogers.com

Wedding at Labyrinth Park, Carleton Place, ON - July 2014!
            

Events at the Labyrinth for 2014

While the Carleton Place Community Labyrinth rests under lots of snow cover, we are looking forward to reconnecting with you at the following events during 2014!

• Weekly walks, Tuesdays from 9 -10 am, June through September.  Labyrinth keeper on site.
• Earth Day Sunrise Walk Tuesday, Apr 22 (sunrise 6:04 am)
• Walk as One at One, World Labyrinth Day, Saturday, May 3rd at 1 pm.
• Walk in Peace, Thursday, June 19th 5:30 PM, bring along a picnic supper for this evening walk.  Speakers TBA.
• Light up the Labyrinth, September date and time still to be announced.
• We also spoke about a full moon walk  - full moon dates for 2014 are Wednesday, May 14;  Friday, June 13; Saturday, July 12; Sunday, August 10; Tuesday, September 9, Wednesday, October 8;  Thursday, November 6.

Linking Labyrinths

While visiting a lovely labyrinth this summer, the thought of "linking labyrinths" occurred to us. We felt drawn to connecting with other labyrinths locally, and throughout Eastern Ontario. Reflecting on this now - I am pretty sure that the labyrinth walk that day - and the wonderful companionship that we experienced - prompted this message to come through!

Unique thyme labyrinth built by Elvia Scullion and her husband.

At the centre - a small piece of tile rescued from a Cathedral during a recent visit to South America.



Symbols of love and happiness abound!

A short while later, without having done any more than thinking about "linking labyrinths"  - we received a list of local labyrinths!  And after participating in the Labyrinth Pilgrimage Tour of the Ottawa Valley we were invited to post upcoming event information on a new website to help us stay interconnected.  You will find the list of local labyrinths on the home page of this site.  We highly recommend planning a visit to one or more of these labyrinths sometime in 2013!

"We believe if we work together and support each other in our labyrinth walking, we can nurture even more healing in the world."