St. Louis Labyrinth Tour

November 15, 2010
9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

After a wonderful gathering in New Harmony, come to St. Louis to see our beautiful labyrinths. Tour hosts will be Judy Hopen and Robert Ferre, taking you to six labyrinths of interest.

Itinerary

9:30 a.m.

Meet at Labyrinth Enterprises Studio for continental breakfast and visit to the only labyrinth studio of its kind.

10:00 a.m. -- Leave for private home

Leave by mini-coach for first labyrinth (classical 7-circuit) located at a private home in a southern suburb. The owner enjoys traversing her concrete labyrinth in her electric wheelchair.

11:10 a.m. -- Centenary United Methodist Church

This downtown church has a polyner concrete labyrinth at the base of the steps leading into the sanctuary. It is used by many people to and from their way to work.

12:15 p.m. -- Zion United Church of Christ

This beautiful paver labyrinth, installed by Marty Kermeen, has many amenities in its tranquil site, including a gazebo, a water fountain, benches, a fire pit, and more. This is the most spectacular labyrinth in the St. Louis area. We will have lunch here.

1:45 p.m. -- Shaare Emeth Congregation

This stone and gravel Chai labyrinth (Santa Rosa pattern) was a project constructed by volunteers.

2:10 p.m. -- Delmar Baptist Church

Made of natural crushed granite overlay, this full-size Charres pattern is surrounded by large oak trees.

2:40 p.m. -- The Mercy Center

In place for more than 11 years, the tree in the center of this 80-foot stone and rubber mulch Chartres labyrinth has grown considerably. This is one of the most loved and utilized labyrinths in St. Louis.

3:00 p.m. -- Tour completed. Go to airport

3:15 p.m. -- Arrive at airport

3:45 p.m. -- Return back to studio

The cost for this tour, including continental breakfast, lunch, and transportation is $65 per person. Please register by November 1st. See the Labyrinth Society website at: www.labyrinthsociety.org