Labyrinth — Attraction in New Shoreham

Labyrinth to walk outdoors. It's not a maze-- it's a one way path from outside to inside and then you follow it the same way to get back out, as a spiritual practice. It's not on particularly level ground and the path is quite narrow, but that isn't uncommon for a well-trod labyrinth. This one had a nice bench in the center with stones folks had written wishes, dedications, and blessings on. There's also a mailbox with notebooks inside to write notes about your experience on. It's well maintained. There are other benches and chairs near by, and the area is natural with lots of milkweed, apple trees, and butterfly attracting plants. What there isn't is parking-- not for bikes, not for mopeds, not for cars. You kinda do what you can on the side of the road. There are stairs and a mowed path (less than a quarter of a mile) to get to the labyrinth, but that means it isn't particularly accessible. But...

A truly magical place.. We’ve been coming to Block Island for years and somehow never heard about the Labyrinth.. Our family spent a quiet afternoon here and found it to be a truly peaceful place for meditation and contemplation.. Walking the was a very rewarding experience on a personal level, the zen sand garden and the clay heads were a fun addition, and our kids loved looking through the journal that’s provided for visitors to write down their thoughts.. So many of the beautiful locations on this island are great for exploring and enjoying time with others.. The Labyrinth provided a much needed opportunity for inner exploration and a quiet moment for personal reflection.. Come by car or by bike.. But make sure you take some time to be still and enjoy the silence of the...

A beautiful, quiet act of meditation. Just for the record it's not actually a labyrinth or like a maze with walls. It's just a spiral maze in a field made with rocks/footpath. In the center is a collection of rocks left by visitors. Find a nice rock on the beach, then come here and leave it in the center. Write your favorite quote, or paint something on the rock.

It's almost a Buddhist act to walk the path, knowing you could just walk straight to the center, but you won't. I was so happy we stopped here and walked the "maze." If you want a quiet spot to each a picnic lunch, this is the place!

Note: no wheelchair access, or parking lot. Street...