With 1.7 miles of twisting paths covering 1.5 acres, the Longleaf Maze is among the longest of its kind in the world. The maze is so vast that it takes a team of six gardeners more than a month to trim the eight-foot hedges by hand. They must repeat this task every six months.
Stepping stones inspire us to take life one step at a time, while a rocky path reminds us that the road to peace will not always be smooth. There’s also a bridge that symbolizes crossing the divide and understanding another’s point of view.
If you hear whispers or fragmented laughter as you work your way through the maze, you’re not going crazy. To help enhance the labyrinth experience (and mislead poor, unsuspecting visitors), Hampton Court installed an audio exhibit called “Trace” in 2005. This system plays audio clips that work to lure maze-goers in the wrong direction.