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Labyrinths in Texas

Labyrinths come in many shapes and sizes, but they are all designed to do the same thing: act as a meditation and/or prayer tool. Some places to walk a labyrinth in Texas are provided below.

Labyrinths represent wholeness, and a journey into the center of a person’s being. The labyrinth at the Cathedral of Chartres is perhaps the most famous labyrinth, but it is by no means the only one. They can be found all across the country, in a variety of sizes, shapes, and construction materials.

Labyrinths should not be confused with mazes, which have dead ends and false paths. There is only one path to the center of a labyrinth, and one out, and that path is clearly marked. When you walk a labyrinth, you want to be calm and peaceful, rather than trying to figure out the puzzle.

According to Labyrinth Locator, there are more than 140 labyrinths in Texas alone. Because of the large number, this list will not be complete, but a representative sample of some of the places to walk a labyrinth in Texas.

Places to walk a labyrinth in Texas (alphabetical by city):

First United Methodist Church, 313 N Center St, Arlington, (817)274-2571. This 41-foot labyrinth is always open, and is made of concrete and plantings.

Peace Lutheran Church, 10625 Ranch Rd 620, Austin, (512)258-2293. The labyrinth is made of painted concrete; it is always open.

The Natural Gardener, Inc, 8648 Old Bee Caves Rd, Austin, (512)288-6113. Seven-circuit 60-foot labyrinth made of granite paths. Open Monday through Saturday 8 am to 5 pm; Sunday 10 am to 5 pm.

First Christian Church, 5290 N Caldwood Dr, Beaumont, (409)892-3212. This labyrinth is always open; it is made of brick and paver.

Kessler Park United Methodist Church, 1215 Turner, Dallas, (214)942-0098. Made of brick and paver, this labyrinth is a Chartres replica; it is always open.

Agape Metropolitan Community Church, 4615 E California Pkwy, Ft. Worth, (817)528-3210. This labyrinth is circular, and is always open.

William Temple Episcopal Center, 427 Market St., Galveston, (409)762-8641. Always open, this wheelchair accessible labyrinth also has facilitated walks (see website for details). It is a replica of the labyrinth at Chartres, and is made of brick and pavers.

Covenant Church, 4949 Caroline St, Houston, (713)668-8830. A 50-foot labyrinth in the style of the labyrinth at Chartres. Made of pavestones and granite, it is available 24 hors a day, seven days a week.

St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 3471 Westheimer, Houston, (713)402-5084. This labyrinth is open every day from noon to 10 pm; guided tours available-call for information.

First Presbyterian Church, 607 Jane Way, Lufkin, (936)634-3711. This is a 50-foot, seven-circuit labyrinth, made of pavers and gravel. The labyrinth is outdoors, and open 24 hours a day.

Langtree Duck Farm, 2825 CR 190, Raywood, (936)587-4325. This wheelchair accessible labyrinth is always open; it has 11 circuits, with four foot paths, made of bricks and sticks.

City of Rockport, 622 E Market St., Rockport. The outside of this labyrinth is created in the shape of a compass rose, with three circuits inside. It is always open, and is made of crushed granite.

The Church of the Resurrection, Episcopal, 5909 Walzem Rd, San Antonio, (210)65-5484. Created after Chartres, this is an 11-circuit labyrinth. It is open 24 hours a day (lit at night), seven days a week.