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Hot Springs’ Labyrinth Inspires Reflection & Poetry

April 7th, 2011 by kristierosset

One of the truly unique features of Lookout Point’s lakeside gardens is the 11-circuit labyrinth.  If you’re unfamiliar with a labyrinth, it is a historic form of walking prayer and meditation.  Unlike a maze, the labyrinth has no dead ends.  Ours is modeled after the Chartres, France labyrinth from the 13th century!

Lookout Point Lakeside Inn labyrinth

The Inn's labyrinth

Recent guest David R., after walking the labyrinth, was inspired to write this poem. We are truly honored!

A Place That Breathes Deeply

A place that breathes deeply that falls off the hill

Dionysus lays waiting to fend off your ills.

You yield to the magic  of natures great feast

And drink in the nectar that quietens the beast.

Alone in the garden the labyrinth stands round

To take you to places without any sounds.

A spot in the center, the middle is thine

The future is here, Yes, eternity shines.

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Muses Creativity Week Enjoys Tea at Lookout Point

April 3rd, 2010 by kristierosset

Lookout Point Lakeside In hosted the participants of the Muses Creativity Week for high tea and a labyrinth walk last Sunday.  While sipping on tea and savoring scones, the group delighted to the amazing music of Shana Norton, harpist from Austin, Texas.  This was a first for the inn–the soothing harp melodies wafting throughout.  Shana treated us to one of her own compositions, entitled “Spa Day” written after a day of relaxation at a Hot Springs bath house.   What a blissful moment!

The Muses, under the direction of talented Deleen Davidson, is a creative artistry project, blending fine art, classical music, and creative education.  The Spring Creativity Week embraced art, music, poetry, and dance.   How appropriate to end a dynamic and creative week with a walk on the labyrinth, offering a time of centering and peace.  Thank you, Muses!

Kristie

The Muses

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Church Group Meets at Lookout Point, Hot Springs

April 30th, 2009 by kristierosset

Companions In Christ Study GroupCompleting the 27-week Companions in Christ study, this terrific group celebrated at Lookout Point with further study, lunch, the sacrament of Holy Communion, and a labyrinth walk.  Thanks to Darby, the group facilitator, for choosing Lookout Point as their site for their final group meeting.  The class presented Darby with a dogwood tree, in thanksgiving for her leadership.

What a joy to have this wonderful group here at the inn for the day!  The inn is a perfect setting for small groups, up to 20 persons, to meet.  The beautiful setting inspires creativity.

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Easter Sunrise at Lookout Point Lakeside Inn, Hot Springs

April 12th, 2009 by kristierosset

easter-09-001Every Easter, I have the great privilege of celebrating Easter with a sunrise service on our lakeside garden labyrinth. This morning the rains held off until after the service, the birds sang out in loud chorus, and we heard the holy resurrection story from the Gospel of Mark, in both English and Spanish. Guests, staff, and friends are gently invited to the service. Our guests tell us that they feel invited, but not pressured in any way to attend. Some watch the service from their windows, others savor much needed sleep.
A blessed Easter to all!
Kristie Rosset

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