Sunset at the Labyrinth in December 2010, photo by Ivy Bodin


With a view of the Pacific Ocean the Alta Vista Gardens Labyrinth was built around a granite sculpture. Due to space constraints we chose to build a Five Circuit Labyrinth. The Labyrinth was built around the Broken Link sculpture by Tony Imatto. It is located on the leading south west corner of the upper plateau of AVG. Board member Ivy Bodin generously donated $1000 to purchase the plants that were installed in and around the Labyrinth.


What is a Labyrinth?
A labyrinth is a single path or unicursal tool for personal, psychological and spiritual transformation. Labyrinths are thought to enhance right brain activity. One simply steps into the labyrinth entry and then walks on the path or circuit. The walls keep you on the path. The goal is in the center of the labyrinth. When you reach it, you have gone half the distance – you now need to turn around and walk back out.

For more information, read this discussion to see a listing of online labyrinth resources.


For more information about the Alta Vista Gardens, go to
www.altavistagardens.org