This is a small place to stop. It's an artistic labyrinth put in place by a Portland, Oregon artist. It is small, but a sweet way to just take a few minutes and be with yourself. There are a couple of short trails... around.2 miles total. One leads to a trash and exit back onto the road, where you park to walk in. The parking is free, but limited space. The other leads to a.awinging bench with a view of a.nearby.lake through the trees.
Just up the road is an honor system, daliah bulb shelf setup. There are names of varieties but no photos, so be prepared to Google search if you are unfamiliar with what they look like. I loved the opportunity to purchase some I had never heard of.
This is a quiet and beautiful spot to just sit...
Read moreBeautiful labyrinth on Bainbridge Island! There’s a stand just a little down the road you can buy bouquets of flowers and lavender bundles. Set an intention and do a walking meditation through the labyrinth. There’s even an informational sheet to learn more about the labyrinth as well as different types of meditative practices you can do. There are several symbolic layers to the maze. You can even think of it as a brain and walking in and out of it as a mindful practice. This was our first stop on a recent trip to Bainbridge and a great way to set an intention for our time on the island! Park along the side of the road. There are other walking paths near the labyrinth as well as a...
Read moreThere isn't a lot to do here and that is exactly the point. It is a small parcel of donated land lovingly created and well maintained in order to provide a sanctuary for contemplation and appreciation of natural beauty.
There is a beautiful labyrinth built of natural colored stones. A short trail leads past an amazing cast bronze prayer wheel (needing repair as of April 2022), some unique benches to sit on, and a sweet view spot over one of Bainbridge's inlets.
If you are going to the Japanese Exclusion memorial, it's just 10 minutes down the road, and there is a picture perfect postcard view of downtown Seattle between the two. You must do all three...
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