Austin Labyrinth Project
Sacred Circles: Pathways of Stone and Spirit
A resource for the Austin and Central Texas area to find, walk, and build labyrinths, and to connect with like-minded labyrinth enthusiasts.
Discover Central Texas Labyrinths
Explore a comprehensive guide to labyrinths in the Central Texas area, providing you with all the information you need to visit and enjoy these unique spaces.
FAQ's about Labyrinths
What is a Labyrinth?
A labyrinth is a winding, often circular path that leads to a center and then back out again. Unlike a maze, which is designed to confuse, with multiple paths and dead ends, a labyrinth has only one route, with no wrong turns. Its purpose is often meditative or spiritual, allowing those who walk it to reflect, focus, and find inner peace.
Labyrinths have been used for thousands of years in various cultures and religions, including ancient Greece, Christian traditions, and Native American practices. In modern times, they are often used for walking meditation, healing, or personal contemplation.
How do I use a labyrinth?
Walking a labyrinth for spiritual exploration is a mindful practice of reflection and inner journeying. Begin by setting an intention before entering, and walk at a natural pace, staying present with each step. When you reach the center, pause for stillness and reflection, allowing insights or emotions to arise. As you walk back out, focus on integrating what you've experienced, carrying it with you into your daily life. The labyrinth offers a space for meditation, healing, and spiritual growth, with each walk being a unique and personal journey.
Are labyrinths open to the public?
Many labyrinths are open to the public, but some may be on private property or have specific visiting hours. Please check the details for each location on our website. Please note each labyrinth listed on this site has been tagged with one of the following:
- Public Access
- Access Unknown: Have Discretion
- Access only with Permission
- Access Private: No Trespassing
- Temporary: No Longer Available
About the Austin Labyrinth Project
The Austin Labyrinth Project (ALP) is dedicated to serving as a resource for labyrinth enthusiasts in Central Texas, including:
- Maps, photos, and additional information for over 60 labyrinths (and growing!) in the area.
- Tools that help you plan visits and map out personal or group walks to spaces close to you.
- Insights and discussions on the labyrinth as an ancient spiritual tool that spans many beliefs and religious practices.
- Listings of popular books and links to other Labyrinth-focused organizations.
- Resources to design and construct a personal labyrinth.
- ALP events and workshops, including community labyrinth walks and group labyrinth-building seminars.
Austin Labyrinth Project was first founded by Nate Long "Owl" with Blue Eye Art in late 2016 as a way to catalog and explore the many labyrinths in the area. Nate, with his partner Lindsay, has constructed six permanent labyrinths and many more temporary labyrinths that continue to be used for personal and spiritual work.
Recent Blog Posts
The Labyrinth Drum: Drumming the Labyrinth
Drumming the Labyrinth The mallet wanders about the surface of my drum and he starts to sing. With eyes closed, a vision comes of a labyrinth drawn on the surface of the drum… and the mallet’s beat follows like it is walking this sacred path. And as it “walks”...
The Stages of Labyrinth Raising
STAGE ONE - WALK Know and share the labyrinth by walking and discovering the labyrinth. By finding and walking many labyrinths. By studying and reading … and again and again… WALKING the labyrinth. By finding others who know… and inviting others who...
The Building of Chief’s Labyrinth
Chief’s Labyrinth was created at Muleshoe Recreation Area LCRA Park near Spicewood Springs on February 19th, 2017 by members of the Austin Shamanic Community, The Austin Labyrinth Project, and Blue Eye Art. As part of the ongoing exploration and ceremony that revolves...
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