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The labyrinth is located on Tunk Point.
The road to Tunk Point is off the North Shore Drive, between Wagner's Bridge and the gate. Turn right and park in the open field to walk a couple of hundred yards part way down the road to a double track on the left, or at the shelter just beyond. Walk in there for a short distance; the labyrinth is on your right, with a picnic table on the left. Peace on your path.
WALKING THE PLP LABYRINTH
Installed in 2025, this Labyrinth welcomes everyone, and can be walked alone or with a group. In
keeping with PLP values of Simplicity, Sincerity, and Service, it is constructed with natural materials
sourced locally, incorporating mature trees in its midst.
Labyrinths can be distinguished from mazes by their single meandering path that leads to the center,
and out on the same path. Unlike a maze, there are no dead ends or confusing choices. With its
twists and turns, the Labyrinth is a metaphor for our life journey. For almost 5000 years around the
globe, walkers have found them grounding, centering, calming and healing as a walking meditation or
embodied prayer, especially in challenging and stressful times. The rhythm of walking quiets the
mind, relaxes the body and refreshes the spirit. Walk it with an open heart and an open mind.
Considerations for your walk:
Typically there are three “stages” to a walk; although your walk is your own, unlike others.
RELEASE (let go): At the entrance to the labyrinth, consciously breathe and quiet your mind. Walk at your normal pace and with a receptive heart.
RECEIVE (listen; watch): At the center, stay as long as you like. Take time for reflection or prayer… and receive what is there for you to receive.
RETURN (reflect, resolve): When you are ready, walk back on the same path. Continue to reflect on your journey, taking what you have received into the world. It may be nothing, or something subtle, or it may take time to catch up to you. Turn to the labyrinth and REMEMBER your journey.
You may move around others or let others move pass you. (This is easiest on the turns).
History & Pattern of PLP Labyrinth:
After several years of off-Preserve trips to walk an outdoor labyrinth in Mt Pocono, we are excited to share that a simple, outdoor labyrinth of natural, locallly sourced materials has been installed half-way down the road to Tunk Point. With on-going support from Jim Apgar with John and Jesse Bohrman, the site was prepared and ready for 16 community members who laid out the stone path on Saturday April 26, 2025.
For more information, contact one of us: Barrie Gibby (bargibby@gmail.com, 336-266-6626); or Francie Preston (fpreston70@gmail.com, 732-447-5995).
The PLP Labyrinth design pattern is a 7-circuit Meander Chartres adaptation, and is constructed of wood chips and rocks in a wooded area. It is sacred space; treat it as you would treat our worship/church grove or other worship space.
General Information on Labyrinths as a Contemplative Practice
As a contemplative practice, walking a labyrinth fits well with the values of Pocono Lake Preserve, complementing other opportunities for nature-based and outdoor activities available to our community. There is an innateness to its pattern that mirrors the millions of spirals in nature (unfolding fiddleheads, sunflowers, pinecones, nautilus shells, and galaxies). In the 12th & 13th century Crusades, a time of pilgrimages to the Holy Land, labyrinths were built into floors of the large cathedrals throughout Europe as mini-pilgrimage. The most famous still in regular use is at the magnificent Cathedral in Chartres, France.
In the past 30 years, the number of labyrinths around the world has increased dramatically and can be found at retreat and faith centers, schools, college campuses, health and cancer centers, public parks and private homes. Find information about labyrinths at The Worldwide Labyrinth Project and Veriditas.org which were the springboard for this increase. To find a labyinth near you, click here for labyrinthlocator.org.
Peace on your path.
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