More Photos of Kanuga Labyrinth Construction

	Left: Filling the lines with polymer concrete. On the last day, we had two extra workers to finish before the rain. We just made it.
Right: This close up of a lunation tooth shows the polymer concrete mix. (That's just a pencil line at the tip of the tooth, used to guide the cutting.) When viewed as a whole, the pattern seems to be inlaid deeply into the concrete, although it is really only applied to the surface. Note how the cut gives a dark outline to the tooth.
	Left: Completed labyrinth. The color may look a little blotchy because it is still drying. Concrete takes several days to dry completely, and a month to reach full strength. The leaves are quite acidic, and left colored stains on the unsealed concrete, which will be permanent. The resulting appearance is fitting for the setting, as the labyrinth looks out to the woods, beyond which is Lake Kanuga.

For those who know Kanuga, the labyrinth is located near the gymnasium. Our thanks to Bob Haden, of the
Haden Institute, who was instrumental in presenting the idea of a labyrinth at Kanuga in a convincing way.
And to Albert Gooch, long-time director of Kanuga, who had the vision to see what a valuable addition the
labyrinth will be. Soon, additional ammenities will be added, such as landscaping, benches, information kiosk,
and a foot-washing fountain/pool. If you may be interested in contributing to this project, please contact
Kanuga Conference Center (www,kanuga.org).

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