| |  Walk a 7 circuit outdoor Labyrinth at the Otto Labyrinth Park in Otto, North Carolina and enjoy our unique Labyrinth Gifts and Services
A labyrinth is a magical single path maze. A maze has many paths and is essentially a left-brain puzzle. A labyrinth is a right-brain intuition and creativity enhancer. Let the labyrinth answer your questions and bring you peace.
|  Our favorite labyrinth books for meditation, spiritual meaning, and self help. See our new laminated Labyrinth chart - a must for any Labyrinth Lover!
|  Unique labyrinth gifts include our inspirational Life Path Porcelain Finger Labyrinths, meditation Labyrinth Stones and Sun Catchers, new age Labyrinth Pendants, Meditation Cards, T-shirts, Dowsing Rods & Pendulums. |  The Welcome Center has a healing room, with 2 Far Infrared Amethyst BioMats for individual energy healing, plus gifts, restrooms, and special surprises. Come and spend the day in retreat and sanctuary! |
Quick Links - Labyrinth Park, Directions to the Labyrinth, Labyrinth Walk 2011 Schedule  Walk the Otto Labyrinth
at Mountain Valley Center
Between the ponds and the creek, 10 tons of stone have gathered to form a classic 7-circuit labyrinth. It has been placed there for all to enjoy and use |  Park & Benches | 
Lily Pond | 
The creek runs along two sides of the Park |  Welcome Center- up the drive! | 
Welcome Sign and First Lily Pond | 
View from the Center of the Labyrinth
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Fire Circle at Labyrinth Gathering 
Path Behind Labyrinth into the Faerie Forest | | Click here for more labyrinth information. Walk a finger labyrinth, Draw your own labyrinth, learn about labyrinths history and meaning. Click here to see a photo journal of our Labyrinth | Visit the Labyrinth Park
Open dawn to dusk every day!  The Otto Labyrinth Park was open to the public in April 1998. It is made of 10 tons of stone and sits in a high energy spot with a creek on two sides, a pond on the third and a hillside of mountain laurel above. Information and Directions Mountain Valley Center & The Otto Labyrinth Park
43 Shambala Way
Otto, NC 28763.
Phone Toll Free 888-773-2491
email: mail@mountainvalleycenter.com The labyrinth is open dawn to dusk. After hour activities must be arranged in advance at Mountain Valley Center. Guided tours of the labyrinth and special group activities must be arranged in advance. We have established a non-profit organization to facilitate development of facilities at the Labyrinth. Plans include building a "screen house" with restrooms and a fireplace just beyond the pond. Plans have also been drawn up for building several cabins in the woods to accommodate visitors on site. If you would like to help us fulfill these plans by making a tax deductible contribution to the Otto Labyrinth Park Fund, click here. |
 DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
FROM THE NORTH - We are an hour and a half drive from Asheville, NC. Cherokee and the Smoky Mountains National Park are 45 minutes away. Drive to Franklin, NC and come south on 441 (towards Atlanta) approximately 7 miles. Turn right on Calvary Church Rd. Turn Left on Shambala Way.
FROM THE SOUTH - We are an hour from Gainesville, GA and 1 & 1/2 to 2 hours from Atlanta. From Atlanta, take 985 to Gainesville, then drive North East until 441 North joins the four lane. Continue on the same road to Clayton, GA and on to Dillard, GA. We are 3 miles North of Dillard. Turn left on Calvary Church Rd. Turn Left on Shambala Way.
View Larger Map If you are using GPS to locate us, enter "438 Calvary Church Rd, Otto, NC 28763. Shambala Way was 438 Calvary Church a couple of years ago, but some GPS systems can't find us yet.
| 2011 Labyrinth Walks This year, in addition to our twilight labyrinth walks, we are having an Open House at the Welcome Center from 5-7 pm before each group labyrinth walk. Come early and experience Free Biomat sessions in our healing room, Free biofeedback Aura readings, including a take home print-out of your energy colors, or a Free mini-session with Certified Life Coach Charles Henry, MS. 2011 Group Labyrinth Walk Schedule April 16th, 7-8 pm - Pink Moon Walk to heal problems in relationships.
May 14th, 7-8 pm - Flower Moon Walk to make new commitments to spirit and commitments to love.
June 18th ,7-8 pm - Strawberry Moon Walk to take stock of the entire year and plan for the future.
July 16th, 7-8 pm - Buck Moon Walk to focus on both the physical body and physical practicalities.
August 13th, 7-8 pm - Sturgeon Moon Walk to give thanks not only to outer influences but to thank yourself too.
September 10th, 7-8 pm - Harvest Moon Walk to heal old wounds both emotional and physical.
October 8th, 7-9 pm - Hunter Moon Walk to connect with nature and with animals. Followed by Fire circle and Drumming.
To be notified of other 2011 events, click here to join our mailing list! Help us maintain the Health and Well Being of the Labyrinth Park and Faerie Forest! If you have enjoyed the Otto Labyrinth Park and want to support parks like this, please make your tax deductible contributions to Otto Labyrinth Park Fund, by clicking here.
or mail your contributions to:
Otto Labyrinth Park Fund
43 Shambala Way
Otto, NC 28763 OR -ATTEND A WORKSHOP THAT BENEFITS BOTH YOU AND THE LABYRINTH PARK PRIVATE INSTRUCTION AND WORKSHOPS Introduction to A Course In Miracles
Have a group of 4 or more? We'll present this workshop just for your group!
Call 888-773-2491 to arrange a private workshop!
Labyrinth Park Welcome Center
43 Shambala Way, Otto, NC 28763
Call 888-773-2491 to reserve your place
$10.00 Suggested Donation
Sponsored by The Otto Labyrinth Park Fund and
The Foundation for Well Being
Join Charlie Henry, long time student of the Course In Miracles for a guided discussion about the "Course". Whether you've studied the Course for years, have "meant to" study it, have just heard about it, or have no idea what it is, you will find inspiration and encouragement in this discussion. Charlie's gentle manner will lead you to discover basic concepts including: what it means to be Miracle Minded, how forgiveness is the key to Love, and what Love and Light can mean in your life. |
POLARITY, THE 5 ELEMENTS
and YOU
Have a group of 4 or more? We'll present this workshop just for your group!
Call 888-773-2491 to arrange a private workshop!
Labyrinth Park Welcome Center
43 Shambala Way, Otto, NC 28763
Call 888-773-2491 to reserve your place
$10.00 Suggested Donation to the Otto Labyrinth Park Fund and The Foundation for Well Being.org
The Energy of Spirit appears as streams of consciousness. The ancients called them ETHER, AIR, FIRE, WATER, and EARTH. These streams flow through us today, influencing our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual Well Being.
In this workshop we will
EXPLORE the 5 elements of Polarity,
DISCOVER which elements are balanced or need support
LEARN techniques for supporting clear energy flows
RESULTING in profound feelings of physical and mental well being.
Dr. Jill Henry is a Certified Associate Polarity Practitioner and on the Board of Directors in the American Polarity Therapy Association.
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Bija Mantra Workshop Have a group of 3 or more? We'll present this workshop just for your group!
Call 888-773-2491 to arrange a private workshop!
43 Shambala Way, Otto, NC 28763
Call 888-773-2491 to reserve your place
$10.00 Suggested Donation to the Otto Labyrinth Park Fund The Bija Mantras are the seed sounds of our Energy Centers. When whispered, spoken, or chanted, they can activate the elemental energies for balancing life energies. Join Jill & Charlie in learning how to evaluate, pronounce, and give Bija Mantras for healing in an energy healing context. Topics include: We will watch the Bija Mantra DVD created by John Beaulieu, ND, PhD. and then personalize Bija Mantras for ourselves and others. |
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ARTICLE FROM RABUN LAUREL MAGAZINE, MAY, 2008 
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