Thank you to those who have continually supported our efforts in creating Bellingham's first outdoor, public labyrinth. Please join us again for our 3rd Annual Fall Equinox Labyrinth Event held on Sunday, September 21st, from 3-7pm at Fairhaven Park. There will be live music, art making opportunities, and plenty of ways for you to support the labyrinth including brand new t-shirts, buttons, etched glass tiles, and engraved pavers that will be installed on the perimeter of the labyrinth. Plus, raffle tickets to win a free labyrinth installation in your own backyard!!!

After meeting with the Bellingham City Council, Project Labyrinth has all necessary approvals and has the full backing of South, Edgemoor, Happy Valley, and Fairhaven neighborhood associations, Bellingham Parks and Recreation, Bellingham's Arts Commission, and now unanimous support from the Bellingham City Council.

With these approvals and community support, we have a clear and strong mandate to create a permanent labyrinth and now we need your help to raise the funds for site preparation and construction. Currently, we are working to match a $1000 donation from an anonymous donor; your contribution can make this labyrinth a reality! To donate, please click here or on the "Donate" button above. All contributions are tax deductible. Thank you for your support!

Temporary Labyrinths: In order to assess and encourage public interest, Project Labyrinth creates temporary labyrinths open to the public. We set up outdoor labyrinths to celebrate the changing of seasons: Summer Solstice and Fall/Spring Equinox. Hundreds of people come to walk the labyrinths and connect with themselves as with one another. Our board has much experience with labyrinths--several of our board members have facilitated labyrinths throughout the Bellingham community for many years. The number of participants continually increases, and we've received overwhelming feedback that a permanent public labyrinth is needed and much desired. Click here for photos of our past temporary labyrinths. Thank you to all that contributed to the success of our 3rd Annual Summer Solstice Celebration. This labyrinth continues to be supported by the community and Project Labyrinth appreciates the interest in an outdoor, permanent labyrinth in Fairhaven Park.

Project Labyrinth Objective: To create, through community support, an outdoor walking labyrinth in Bellingham, open to the public, located in a Bellingham city park.
Please Join Us!  We invite anyone interested in labyrinths to join us.  We need help with fundraising, organizational development, web development, etc.  Inquire about our monthly meetings either by clicking on the Contact link at the top of the page or directly emailing us at projectlabyrinth@gmail.com

Definition:  A labyrinth is a pattern consisting of a circuitous path, usually within a circle, winding around and leading to the center and back out again.  Labyrinths are used for walking meditation and as a path of prayer, and are found in many secular and religious traditions around the world.  Thousands of labyrinths have been constructed in schools, hospitals, parks, churches, retreat centers, and private residences across the United States during the labyrinth revival of the past decade.  Walking a labyrinth is appropriate for people of all ages and abilities and beliefs.

Bellingham Parks and Recreation:  Project Labyrinth has received approval from the board of Parks and Recreation for the installation of a permanent outdoor labyrinth in Fairhaven Park.  We will be working very closely with Marvin Harris, Parks Operation Manager, to finalize the design and building materials.
  
A W.I.S.H.:  The non-profit A W.I.S.H. foundation, A World Institute for Sustainable Humanity, has taken Project Labyrinth under their wing.  A W.I.S.H. will assist Project Labyrinth with fundraising and publicity for this project.  More info about our project can be found at the web site for A.W.I.S.H.: www.awish.net/NA/labyrinth.html

Contacts:  Samantha DeSoer, projectlabyrinth@gmail.com      (360) 966-0525