Writing and Walking -- Finding Your Muse at the Labyrinth

This past weekend was a gift in every sense. At the retreat we had great weather, lively companions, and enough free time to drink in the natural beauty around us. Since we had an artist in residence, we dedicated some time to sprucing up the labyrinth installation at Pennsyl Pointe. Indigo Raffel, our labyrinth designer, helped us to improve the layout by adding more and bigger rocks to outline the walking path. We took some beautiful shale and granite river rocks from a creek bank that’s pretty close to the house. This involved crossing the creek on slippery stones and hurling rocks across the water. It wasn’t dangerous exactly -- just risky enough to make you feel 100% in the moment. It also gave us a chance to take turns throwing stones at each other. How often does that happen?

Now the labyrinth looks terrific. With autumn approaching, the place is perfect for walks that bring you a little closer to your muse. In fact, I suspect the deer are strolling up there right now, reflecting on their plot points. Don’t laugh. On various occasions, I've caught them in the act.