You Can Only See These One Of A Kind Sand Labyrinths In Oregon And They're Amazing
By Catherine Armstrong|Published June 26, 2019
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Oregon’s natural beauty is unparalleled, but sometimes with a little help from talented artists, our landscape becomes even more magical. Artist Denny Dyke visits the little coastal town of Bandon every year to create the most magical labyrinths in the sand, and you’re not going to want to miss them.
Face Rock State Scenic Viewpoint is one of the loveliest spots on the Oregon coast, and it's also the home of a unique art installation that takes place throughout the summer every year.
Address: Face Rock State Scenic Viewpoint, Bandon, OR, 97411
Artist Denny Dyke began creating labyrinths in the sand in 2011 as part of his ministry, Sacred Journeys. When they began appearing on the beach, people wondered if artistic aliens were creating them!
After drawing hundreds of labyrinths, he finally created his first Dreamfield Labyrinth in 2014, and the following year he began creating labyrinths full-time for the public. Now, this talented artist and The Circles Team creates labyrinths on dozens of days throughout the summer.
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The work starts as soon as the tide starts to recede. Denny and his team start drawing the labyrinths and adding tons of artistic details to each one. It takes just two hours to create these beautiful works of art.
The public is invited to walk the labyrinths. Each one is a one-of-a-kind creation, and there's no wrong turns inside - just a meandering path through the sand.
In July, visit the 4th-7th, and 18th-21st. August dates are 2nd-5th, and 16th-18th. The project wraps up for the season on September 1st and 2nd. Times vary, depending on the tide, but public walking starts at either 8 a.m., 9 a.m., or 10 a.m., and goes for two hours.
Have you visited Circles in the Sand? See the full schedule with daily times on the Circles in the Sand website, and see more photos of past creations on its Facebook page. Susan Dimock serves as the official photographer for this project, and she was gracious to let us use some of her images in this article. Check out her website to see more of her work!
If you’d like to explore the adorable town of Bandon more thoroughly, check out our Oregon Beach Day Road Trip.
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