About Labyrinths

For over 800 years the Chartres Cathedral labyrinth pattern has been used as a spiritual tool to deepen one's experience of divine presence. Unlike the maze, which was designed to fool and confound, the Chartres labyrinth is designed mathematically and theologically to enhance each person's spiritual experience and has just a single path leading into the center and back out again.

The MorningStar labyrinth was created after the one in Chartres and is set in a meadow at the end of our 120 acres. It is 87 feet in diameter and made of stones from the local countryside and lovingly put together by many MorningStar friends. It is open day or night to our retreatants. Others may use it upon request, and a small donation would be appreciated.

How to Walk a Labyrinth

The labyrinth is best walked with an intention, such as the desire to let go of what distracts you from hearing inner wisdom, or an important question that you want help with. The center is the place to listen, to rest in the arms of love before going back out into the world refreshed, trusting that what is truly needed will be provided... in its right time. As you step out of the labyrinth at the end of your walk, it is good to have a prayer or gesture of thanksgiving and then to journal, sing, dance or act in some way to concretize your experience.

Workshops Available

MorningStar also has three canvas portable labyrinths which we will be glad to bring to your church or community and facilitate a process with you around them. One is a 28' Chartres (inside use only), a 14' rainbow classic labyrinth (can be used outside or inside) and a 12' Heart of Chartres (inside use only). Elise can also set up temporary labyrinths and will be happy to consult with you. Consultations on history, use and construction of the labyrinth is available.

Portable Rainbow Labyrinth

Chartres Labyrinth