The Lavender Labyrinth
The Labyrinth at Johnson Hill Farm is a 13th
century, eleven-circuit design, divided into four quadrants. The
path meanders to the center by leading you through each of the
four quadrants several times.
Solvitor ambulano – (Latin) – It
is solved by walking.
The Labyrinth is not a puzzle to be solved. This is a place
where you may contemplate an issue you want to resolve. There
is no need for a map or directions. Follow the path and you
will reach the center, where you are encouraged to pause and reflect.
The ‘walls’ that separate the path are planted with
lavender, a variety of ‘cultivated’ plants, as well as
natural field grasses and flowers. Mother Nature and I disagree
on which plants should be where, and so we compromise. Most
places she plants what she likes, and in some she allows me to choose.
I am often asked what the labyrinth means. The answer is different
for each person. For some it is a quiet spiritual experience,
children leap and laugh, still others simply find it a pleasant walk
or good exercise.
The garden design is similar to designs often
found in Gothic Cathedrals. The
most famous of this design is found at Chartres Cathedral near Paris,
France.
Call us to arrange your visit.
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