Did you know that there is a labyrinth here on St. Simons Island? Until last Friday I didn’t! What is a labyrinth? The Labyrinth Society defines it as follows: A labyrinth is a single path or unicursal tool for personal, psychological and spiritual transformation. Labyrinths are thought to enhance right brain activity.
Labyrinths have been built since the ancient Greeks used them as decoration and for entertainment. Walking the lines of a labyrinth in meditation or prayer was and still is said to increase spiritual awareness as one focuses on the path. Another term for a labyrinth is a maze, a network of paths one could become lost in. As myth would have it the first labyrinth was constructed for King Minos of Crete to house the half man, half bull creature, the Minotaur.
This particular labyrinth was placed in Frederica Park, along the Alice Richards Botanical Trail. I knew the park itself existed, but I had no idea this beautiful nature trail was part of it. The Labyrinth was a gift to the park in 2010 from the Sea Island Gardening Group and the Brumley Family.
Beautiful old oak trees grace the path with plenty of shade. A gazebo sits to the side of the path, perfect for a picnic. And just beyond as you near the labyrinth is a small fairy village. Is it made by mere humans, or do the wee ones of lore appear at night to dance under the stars?
This is a very special place. My friends wanted me to see it before my journey begins this week. It won’t be too long before I’ll be able to walk the labyrinth with them, thankful to be recovered and whole again! Visit Frederica Park on the North end of the island, off of Lawrence Road. What a fun outing this is for visiting family. Children will love the fairy village….I have to admit, I did too!
Holly McClure, Kathy Jones and Roxanne Turturro
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Marisa Franca @ All Our Way Says:
Oh Good!! I will have another place to explore. I’m hoping to rent a bike when I’m there in the fall. When the hubby is fishing in non-friendly to female places I like to strike out and see what I can find on the SSI. Next thing we’ll hear is you’re training for a marathon 🙂
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Joan Says:
I’m so glad to hear there’s a labyrinth on the island. I can’t wait to investigate. Thank you for bringing it to light!
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