Barossa Community Labyrinth
Description
Set in the north-western part of the BBG, the labyrinth is surrounded by a beautiful garden with the majestic River Red Gums along the North Para River in the background.
A labyrinth is very different from a maze. While a maze is designed to confuse and challenge you with multiple paths, a labyrinth is a single, winding path that leads to the center and back out again. There are no dead ends, tricks, or wrong turns.
A meditative labyrinth is a tool for contemplation, mindfulness, or spiritual practice. You don’t solve it—you walk it slowly and intentionally. The path guides you inward, both physically and mentally.
Background
In 2009, a group of local people who had an interest in the creative, artistic and health benefits associated with labyrinths and mindful walking, began the journey of bringing a public labyrinth to the Barossa Valley.
The group members who were all volunteers brought their specialist skills, distinctive perspectives and backgrounds to the project; arts, education, healthcare, community development, social justice and a general passion for mindfulness and meditation.
With completion of the Barossa Community Labyrinth achieved in October 2018, the 9-year project was full of as many twists and turns as the labyrinth path itself.