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Anybody built a Labryinth on their Homestead?
Or at least thought about it? If so, what did you use - stone, brick, earthworks? How big did you go? What pattern did you use? I'm googling for tips and such, but ya'll are such a practical bunch and it seems that there's always somebody that's "been there, done that" on this site.
I'm seriously considering building a permanent one on my land in the near future - like as my major 2008 project. Why not? I've got the land and I've been fascinated by labyrinths for years and have thought about having one of own in passing for about 5 or 6 years. Now my doc tells me I need to start excercising and reduce stress to lower my blood pressure or he will put me on medicine for it. So I thought - why not build my labyrinth now? Building it will certainly help count towards the exercise, then walking it will help with the stress reduction.
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10/27/07, 10:39 AM
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Not Intentionally.
If you every tried to make it from one end of my garage to the other you'd understand. LOL
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10/27/07, 10:42 AM
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Too funny white wolf! 
Why not plant it? Just as fun, but environmentally friendly, would be great on a hillside that needs erosion control... or food for critters, depending on what you plant.
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10/27/07, 10:59 AM
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I just finished watching Pan's Labryrinth this morning, good movie, does that count?
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10/27/07, 12:14 PM
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I guess I'm dumb, but. What is that?
It's OK if you want to laugh.
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10/27/07, 12:22 PM
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I guess I'm dumb, but. What is that?
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A labyrinth is just another name for a maze....
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10/27/07, 12:28 PM
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If you google it you'll get some neat stuff. I thought about doing one for my stressed out daughter when I go to their house. Maybe could just mow a path really short, then fill w/mulch?
Do you need a pattern? I mean, if you just do it willynilly yourself will it not be 'right'?
(maybe I should READ what I google...)
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10/27/07, 01:02 PM
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I guess I'm dumb, but. What is that?
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A labyrinth is a winding path to and back from a center. Unlike a maze, it doesn't have dead ends or trick corners and such. It is walked for purposes of prayer and/or meditation. Walking a labyrinth is supposed to have stress reduction benefits and reduce blood pressure.
Labyrinths have existed since ancient times and enjoying a renaissance in modern times, especially in the U.S. They are being created in and outside of chuches, hospitals, retreats, and privates homes. They can be temporary and created on canvas or in drawn in sand on beaches or in snow. Or they can be permanent, like I want.
Here are some links that explain and have some pics:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labyrinth
http://www.srlabyrinthfoundation.com/whatare.html
http://www.srlabyrinthfoundation.com/phto4.html
http://www.labyrinthsociety.org/html...abyrinths.html
I'm leaning towards the classic 11th circuit style with the cross in the center, although I also like the modern Santa Rosa style.
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10/27/07, 01:09 PM
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Too funny white wolf!
Why not plant it? Just as fun, but environmentally friendly, would be great on a hillside that needs erosion control... or food for critters, depending on what you plant. |
Actually I was thinking about something along these lines - digging a trench for the pattern, then setting in stones or pavers in the tench and planting herbs and other plants next to the stones/pavers. But then I looked at pics on the net and the brick and stone ones looks so neat and tidy. So do I go formal or natural? Which would be easier to care for in the long run? Natural would fit in more with the look of our place (think overgrown weeds, the wildlife love us).
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10/27/07, 01:12 PM
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Make it out of stone. Orient the axis on the cardinal points of the compass. Have an altar in the center. Build a fire pit, and bury/burn all your bones (from harvesting farm animals/hunting). This way, in the future, archaeology students will be able to write dissertations on who/why/where some priest/ess built this monument...
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10/27/07, 01:28 PM
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For fun? Dang, here I was thinking "that's a heckuva way to keep solicitors away!" I liked it.
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It may be that I am just lazy but I cut one in my tall grass with a push mower. And it wasn't all the complex. Half of me just wanted to get out of cutting the entire side yard.
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10/27/07, 02:10 PM
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I'd trench it (shallow) and plant the trenches with herbs. Leave the walkways grass and they're easily mowed, or mulch them and forget about it.
Lavendar would be fantastic, or any low growing fragrant herb. You could make this medicinal as well. Oooh... hmm... I think I like this idea for myself!
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Actually I was thinking about something along these lines - digging a trench for the pattern, then setting in stones or pavers in the tench and planting herbs and other plants next to the stones/pavers. But then I looked at pics on the net and the brick and stone ones looks so neat and tidy. So do I go formal or natural? Which would be easier to care for in the long run? Natural would fit in more with the look of our place (think overgrown weeds, the wildlife love us).
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yea I did... its called my house.
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10/27/07, 09:11 PM
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I built one for a neighbor. It was only 25' diameter circle, on level ground. I put down weed cloth and 3-4" of sand, and used river rocks to line the sides. I put the most thought into the pause stone and the centerstone, (strong teenage helpers...rocks were pretty massive).
It came out well, and this (older, retired) neighbor used to walk it with a bamboo rake, it was beautiful.Sometimes we would move the rocks around into different patterns, but it ended up being best as a simple spiral w/ plenty of room to turn around in the middle. There was always a pile of rocks near the entrance, and everyone would carry one in with them and place it where they wanted to.
Another friend of mine built one into a hillside (steep grade). It looked pretty from a distance, but was too much work to walk it very often. Also it was too far from the regular yard and quickly was forgotten about.
My primary 'tip' about doing it, is START in the middle of it. Then see how big it wants to get...plus, it is easier to push the wheelbarrow full of heavy stuff if you are not walking the labyrinth with each load.
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You should do it! That would be cool!
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10/27/07, 10:07 PM
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If you want exercise, dig one into the earth and make it completely underground.
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If you want exercise, dig one into the earth and make it completely underground.
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Hmm we have those around here they are called abandon mine shafts but most are full of water .
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10/27/07, 10:29 PM
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When I was in HS I designed a manor house that was tall enough so the gargoyle on top would be right above the pine trees. It had a repop of the Globe Theater inside it. Really beautiful tripped out bedrooms. In the middle of 1000 acres surrounded by woods dotted with labyrinths, secret gardens, and tiny cottages. Darn that was fun! grin. Have fun! I cant bring myself to do it now. Must have rotational pastures. grin. giggle.
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That is the last thing I need to mow around....
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