So many have gone before me, but I always feel their presence when I am here—maybe it’s the quiet. –CH
Dear Son, Happy 26th birthday. I pray that Father has delivered you from addiction and from whatever else has taken over your thoughts. Peace. Love, -Mom
What an inspiring journey this is. We have cleansed, re-focused, re-energized and have been truly lifted to a higher level of life. God is amazing for bringing us the messengers and the facilities to truly love one another. This is a day of transformation. – Jody K.
Time does not run out, it runs into the timeless. – RP
I am sobbing, crying so hard—please spirit be with me, guide me, teach me to forgive and to love.
Feel blessed and humbled to be here. Angels have always been with my family. –NC from Puerto Rico
May this sacred place be here for eternity. All my relations here. –Grandmother D
My friends from Nevada, California and Hawaii were so touched by the beauty, peace, and healing energy they felt here. It was the highlight of their journey to our sacred Black Hills! Thank you for this beautiful sanctuary and for sharing it and protecting this land!
I return with you, my dear, to this place of comfort and peace. With your ashes, we circle the awesome place you so loved. Tomorrow we bury you. I love you forever and ever. –Your wife
My husband, 66 years old, Vietnam vet and one heart attack and two rounds with cancer, stated to me “This is the most spiritual I have ever felt.”
I came here today by myself. Wasn’t planned that way, but was meant to be. I am grateful for the peace and joy I received here today.
You will be missed and you will be loved until we meet again – Anonymous
We have come humbly to the grounds of nature and will leave as natives – Mitakuye Oyasin (we are all related)
This is an incredibly peaceful piece of heaven. I walked up here with my 72 year old uncle. I am here from NY and today was my second time coming here. -CK
The Black Hills never disappoint in its ability to melt away the cares and angst of the city. So wonderful this area was set aside for all and hopefully forever. The Native Americans had it right to consider it their holy place. Peace. –the VB family here to celebrate family.
Thank you sharing this beautiful place. I have felt all alone with my problem…. No safe place to go. I have cried so much here. Release, release, release.
I know true peace and contentment has to come from within. But it certainly helps me to come here and be one with nature in this beautiful sanctuary.
I feel at peace here. Birds soaring above. Butterflies everywhere. The gentle breeze making amazing music. I could stay here for hours. Thank you so much for this location. –AAM
Celebrating and reflecting on 30 years of marriage, today. It’s been as wonderful and diverse as this beautiful place and experience. Love this spot! -K & S
My family is experiencing the solitude, beauty and healing powers of this Sanctuary for our first time today. Shall this be the start of our new enriched life together? We are truly humbled to experience such a beautiful, enlightening, and enriching adventure. – Jody K., Dan S., Dylan S.
The tears, they flow and what a release – how much I need to heal. The sculpture of the angel – The Divine Mother in my eyes – and the child of perfect peaceful innocence. …. Love – realizing that it must come from within first. – Tracy S.
I thought when I came here I would just sit and read – but now I find I come here just to be – be in the present, the now – in the sounds of the birds, in the sound of the wind in the trees – in the quiet – away from all the hustle and bustle – “Just to be”. – Char R.
Sitting in this swing makes me feel like a child because my feet don’t touch the ground. Joyful bliss, peace, incredible peace. Rest that is healing to my soul. -Jan
Bless my brother Bruce and his son Matt. Both gone before we would want. Maybe now I see some things have a purpose. As we walk, we are guided by a dog named Chico. –P.B.
Remember: This is not our home. We are just pilgrims on life’s journey. So live life beautifully!!! -Greg & Cindi R
Happy birthday to me. And peace and joy to all who walk this sacred path. Thank you for this gift. This has become my favorite birthday gift. That and cake!! -Dottie
The sky is blue. The sun is out. The air is dry. And, I am grateful.
This place filled up my soul today! I didn’t realize how depleted I’d become.
This place filled up my soul today! I didn’t realize how depleted I’d become.
That’s it! I’m moving in!
My heart and soul are at peace when I listen to the songs of the wind spirits. Every breath I take while I’m here at this sacred spot relieves me of my burdens.– Theresa J.
The Black Hills never disappoint in its ability to melt away the cares and angst of the city. So wonderful this area was set aside for all and hopefully forever. The Native Americans had it right to consider it their holy place. Peace. –the VB family here to celebrate family.
I just moved here to SD from KS. I am married but feel alone. I have lost myself and was told about Pathways. I drove over an hour to be alone, because I hope being alone helps me feel not alone. I hope to find myself again. Thank you for this space.
I came here this morning needing to leave some things behind, not sure what I would find. This space is beautiful. This place is a gift. I came with my spirit agitated, fearful and worn down, tired from keeping up, tired from taking care of everyone but myself. But as I finish this journey through aspen groves, pine forests and fields of wild flowers, I leave refreshed. I feel renewed and grateful and I take this gratefulness with me to share with others. –Beth A from Bismark, ND
Today I walked this spiritual path in memory of my mom who died April 22, 2018 at the age of 91 years, 257 days. Her philosophy to all of us was: “Be kind to one another, but first, be kind to yourself.”
Thank you for such a peaceful, moving, spiritual place. Next time I come alone to finish finding myself. –Lucy P.
The peacefulness is so incredible. The grass is so green, bluest of skies. The sounds of nature and wind blowing makes you realize how precious life is. My soul is on fire with so much life. Thank you for giving me this peace. –Charlene K from New York
I got engaged here to the love of my life in 2017. This place brings me joy. –Karisa
This is incredible. The energy that resides throughout the pathway honestly blows my mind. I feel at peace. Can I live here? I think I’ll must bring my tent next time & stay.
This is my third time here. The peace and beauty on this path is spectacular. At the end of this hike, the owner Dave Snyder has a book in a donation box. I recommend it and I’ve gotten several copies of The Turkey Shack. If you have never felt love, you are not alone. If you have felt love in your life, what a blessing you have experienced. –Linda
I had a wonderful vision of my life ahead – the direction I was looking for. I also felt the release of what was holding me back- ND
Come here often to try to wrap my head and heart around the coming death of my wife of almost 50 years. She is an angel to our grandchild and stronger than me. My tears fall here because I have to be strong for her at the end, even if I’m not. Thank God for you and this place to let me gather strength. –Dan
Oh the sweet fragrance of clover and sounds of rippling water filling me up. May I be a carrier of the peace and love I feel here. –JM
The peacefulness is so incredible. The grass is so green, bluest of skies. The sounds of nature and wind blowing makes you realize how precious life is. My soul is on fire with so much life. Thank you for giving me this peace. –Charlene K from New York
I am here with a new friend that entered my life unexpectedly but I know not by chance. Nothing in this life happens by accident, it is all by design and it is evident in this beautiful place. I pray for peace for all who enter, reside, and leave here. Remember that WE ARE ALL CONNECTED with each other and the beautiful world around us. You are loved. –JT
As I travel this path, I become more in tune with nature. I take this moment to reflect upon my life.
I honor that place in you in which the whole universe dwells. I honor that place in you which is of light, truth, peace, love and all that is holy – when you are in that place in me – we are one – we are unity. – quote from Ram Das
I am overwhelmed with emotion. Yes, thank you blessed soul for sharing your peace with us all. In this busy world we sometimes need to find a place to re-focus and this is the place. Thank you, God. –ME
I liked it here—but I’m tired. –GM
I just moved here to SD from KS. I am married but feel alone. I have lost myself and was told about Pathways. I drove over an hour to be alone, because I hope being alone helps me feel not alone. I hope to find myself again. Thank you for this space.
Thank you for making this lovely path. I came all the way from Africa to see this – anonymous
September 27, 2015. Alive and sober on this fine sunny Sunday morning. Grateful for this path to walk, both literally and metaphorically. My journey to a clear head and clean life started here in June. –J.B.
God is in all beauty and loves all that is beautiful – written in Arabic by Majid A.
I have had many travels around the world, but never have I seen a place so full of such natural beauty.
Time to stop drinking for good. Starting AA tomorrow. This lovely sanctuary helped to firm my conviction.
Working my way through my own spiritual journey—what an amazing retreat for my soul. –MP
Great Spirit, Creator
Let me hear what you need me to hear.
Let me speak with humility what you need me to speak.
Let my mind and heart be open, honest, willing and free
Thank you Universe, for offering this sacred space for us to enjoy. –Sunshine Rose
I sit and wonder what it’s like to live your life and love the strife. It’s easy to get angry, hate and blame. So tell me, how does that get tamed? I try and try and try so hard. I scream, I fight, I call for help. But then I realize no one is coming. I’m by myself. -KM
Walking up the hill today with a longtime acquaintance, now spiritual friend, the chimes rang out through the hills. The breeze picked up as if God was sending us a secret…from my dad. When chimes ring…it’s my dad calling out. Thank you for giving his spirit a place to be free. -Danita H.
Dear God – As I leave this overwhelming serenity in deep contemplation, keep reminding me that your arms are around me – G. M. age 97
The angel statue reminds me of my niece who was killed 30 years ago. My friend brought me here. The best trip EVER!!
This sculpture moves me always to the very roots of my soul. –Dee B. from Woonsocket, SD
Thank you for the critical healing force for me when I had breast cancer (and beat it!) nearly five years ago. The peace and confidence you gave me was immeasurable.
Let the peace and beauty of Pathways spread throughout the world. -J
My heart is filled with gratitude for this moment. My daughter and mother (my two most valued people in my life) walk together in the most beautiful setting I have been in in a long time. Thank you. – TZ
I am a Muslim woman from Bursa, Turkey. I am very glad to be here.– Tusun H.
Our family is healing as we walk this path, shedding tears of sorrow and forgiveness. Thank you for enabling us to experience purity. – Jody K.
What an awesome place. What peace and tranquility you feel here. – Deb S.
The grandmothers have called and I answered the call.
The pathway- sculptures- prayers- passages and just the “nature” of it all is wonderful. I enjoyed my Saturday in communing with all elements. Looking forward to another outing and long pathway trails! – Gayleen B.
Took a break from riding the Mickelson. Such beauty and serenity. Wonderful. Michael – St. Louis
I liked it here—but I’m tired. –GM
This is what life is about: nature, flowers, trees, springs, ponds, breeze, sky, birds, moles, butterflies, calming, and becoming one with nature. For this I am grateful – Lori R.
Working my way through my own spiritual journey—what an amazing retreat for the soul. Thank you for your generosity building and sharing. Feeling the spirit of the God that lives in my soul. I hope to find a way to share the spirituality within, with those searching, as you have shared with me. –MP
Thank you for providing this sacred space and thank you to every person who takes the time to come to this sanctuary to connect with Spirit in whatever manner they are called. Remember there is only one of us here. – Mitakuye Oyasin (we are all related) Mary Ellen and Clay U.
I feel at peace here. Birds soaring above. Butterflies everywhere. The gentle breeze making amazing music. I could stay here for hours. Thank you so much for this location. –AAM
Thank you!! Beautiful!! Wonderful!! – Scott J.
You will be missed and you will be loved until we meet again – Anonymous
I feel like I could sit here for hours listening to the water talk! I have tried to take pictures but this is something that needs to be experienced.
Third time here, this time with my husband on our one year anniversary. Came here out of love to help with the fence, came here to celebrate love, and FELT love. –Emily
Thank you for having such a beautiful place to forget my struggles and feel at peace. –Beck M from Myrtle Beach, SC
Thank you for this beautiful time to open my heart. May you be blessed 100 fold and more. I leave this holy place changed.
I don’t believe in God. But I do feel as if my loved ones who passed, are here in my heart. I can’t help but think they are here in the trees, the wind, the mouse, the daisies. I can’t say I’ve ever experienced this before. But I can just see the energy radiating off every little object.
I’m at the wind chimes and feel like I’m in church! Or I’m calling someone verrrry important!”
We found a place in all the noise to listen to the silence. –’18 Rochford Gang
This place is breathtaking. Setting my mind free from all my worries. Listening to the sound of the wind in the trees sweeps away my thoughts.
This beautiful place is so overwhelming that words are difficult to choose. – Jeff, Carol & Molly
Written at Harmony Hill’s wind chimes location—“I’m here on a windy day and couldn’t be happier.”
All my senses are overflowing with the glorious fragrant smells, the exquisite carpet of daisies on the emerald green background, the shimmering leaves against the beautiful blue sky, the happy singing birds – this really is heavenly!
This place is the most silent place I have known! The most beautiful place I have seen. I feel like a sponge sitting here now gulping deep breaths of fresh air.
Thank you for such a peaceful, moving, spiritual place. Next time I come alone to finish finding myself. –Lucy P.
This is my first time here but it won’t be my last. I’m filled with gratitude that a space like this exists for us to come to appreciate that, at the core, we are all connected.
This has to be one of the most moving experiences I’ve experienced. I’m thankful that such beautiful places exist in nature, and for the very rare “individuals” that have made it even more special. – John S
I love this place! My 2nd time here! It is beautiful. Wish we had a place like this in Jamaica! -L.J.
A wonderful, peaceful walk. Not far from heaven here!
I love this place! It makes me feel great! – Calli J. age 8
Thank you much for an enriching concept. – Earl and Grace S.
This is where I begin putting back together the pieces of my broken heart. –CW
Today is the day! For me to put my thoughts out. I have been here a half dozen times or more and never wrote my thoughts, even though this place brings me peace and comfort and a way to give my troubles to God!
I didn’t know how much I needed this until I walked through the gate. I laid my hands on the entrance prayer…dropped tears there. –M.B.
All I can say and feel is: thank you!
I thirst for solitude. I thirst for calm, for the gifts that come from the silence and the sunshine trickling through the leaves of the aspen on a day of gratitude and forgiveness. – Namaste – “Lost sister friend”
I am here with a new friend that entered my life unexpectedly but I know not by chance. Nothing in this life happens by accident, it is all by design and it is evident in this beautiful place. I pray for peace for all who enter, reside, and leave here. Remember that WE ARE ALL CONNECTED with each other and the beautiful world around us. You are loved. –JT
May all who come to this place feel the holy, sacred energy.
Thank you for sharing this wonderful area with those of us who do not have this available in our back yard. AND it’s free! WOW!
We’ll return to the labyrinth again. – Doris G.
Sitting in this swing makes me feel like a child because my feet don’t touch the ground. Joyful bliss, peace, incredible peace. Rest that is healing to my soul. -Jan
These sacred places are so important for escaping the noise of the “real” world. THIS is the REAL WORLD.
Beautiful spot to spend our 23rd anniversary. Thank you for this place.
The spirits are all around us out here! The healing powers have touched me here! -M.B.T.
The hardest person to forgive is yourself. –FJ
We came here today not knowing what we would see. The beauty we see and the energy here is beyond belief.
My son and I came today after I had a vision about this exact place. It is so unreal that it is here! It has called me here to do some healing. I lost my mama three weeks ago – LA
This place makes me feel calm. –Alexa V. (age 13)
So emotional – Sad – What have I missed? What are we doing? 78 years of age.
Our brain is not our mind. Renewing our mind creates new pathways in our brain. The mind leads the brain, not vice versa. Be regenerated.
What sacred and blessed place. I have always been drawn to the Black Hills. I come here for spiritual renewal and direction. This sanctuary is another sacred spot for me. –Ann K.
I am dazzled by the beauty and spirituality you are infusing into an already beautiful and spiritual place! – Lucinda T.
These sacred places are so important for escaping the noise of the “real” world. THIS is the REAL WORLD.
A thin place, as described in Celtic Christianity, where the veil between heaven and earth is very thin. Thank you for this sacred, thin place on my 48th birthday. –Joy from Ashville, North Carolina
The statue of the Native American holding the buffalo skull was the highlight for me. A suitable tribute to those gone before us and a healing touch. – Rodney G.
As I sat down on this calm, hot day, a breeze blew through. Mom spoke to me through the music of the chimes. I’m thankful. –Margie
Such a generous and heartfelt gift you give to us. Thank you so much for the peace and quiet of heart I felt here today!
I am sobbing, crying so hard—please spirit be with me, guide me, teach me to forgive and to love.
It is veary peacefull here. -Sienna, 8 years old
Working my way through my own spiritual journey—what an amazing retreat for my soul. –MP
Thank you for having such a beautiful place to forget my struggles and feel at peace. –Beck M from Myrtle Beach, SC
Fifth visit this summer! We keep bringing our loved ones here. Thank you for sharing this with us all. –G.W.N.
The statue of the Native American holding the buffalo skull was the highlight for me. A suitable tribute to those gone before us and a healing touch. – Rodney G.
Our brain is not our mind. Renewing our mind creates new pathways in our brain. The mind leads the brain, not vice versa. Be regenerated.
I lost my mom a year ago today. Thinking of her in this beautiful place with tears and good memories.
This is incredible. The energy that resides throughout the pathway honestly blows my mind. I feel at peace. Can I live here? I think I’ll must bring my tent next time & stay.
This is my third time here. The peace and beauty on this path is spectacular. At the end of this hike, the owner Dave Snyder has a book in a donation box. I recommend it and I’ve gotten several copies of The Turkey Shack. If you have never felt love, you are not alone. If you have felt love in your life, what a blessing you have experienced. –Linda
This is such a sacred place and the gentle breeze, warm sunshine and babbling brook soothed my soul and I once again remember and feel my connectedness to ALL!!
Some may say it is God that is here, others may say it is a natural energy. I’m OK with not knowing. All I know is that I feel at home here, and I hope you do as well.
Beyond the field of right or wrong there is a field. I will meet you there – quote from Rumi
Come here often to try to wrap my head and heart around the coming death of my wife of almost 50 years. She is an angel to our grandchild and stronger than me. My tears fall here because I have to be strong for her at the end, even if I’m not. Thank God for you and this place to let me gather strength. –Dan
I’m at the wind chimes and feel like I’m in church! Or I’m calling someone verrrry important!”
Peace, joy, love, forgiveness, patience, gratitude – give these to others and give them to yourself – Bonnie C.
This is my 3rd time here in this beautiful place. It never gets old! Thank you ever so much for keeping it up so nice.
A cherished time with sisters – those here and those in spirit.
The beauty of nature is God’s gift to us. Appreciating its healing powers is our gift to God. Listen as the wind brings healing to the soul.
Enjoyed the inspirational journey through the area. It was peaceful. – Al and Marilyn H.
I, Aaron, was here on this day! I am 9 years old from Glenwood, Iowa.
It’s been almost five years now and I still think of you every day. I haven’t wept for some time, though I did here – softly and quietly.
Sky blue Dakota vistas…running mustangs…fields of wildflowers…shimmering aspen…magnificent and meaningful sculptures…and the realization of a vision and a dream. – Ginny D.
I walk the sanctuary with my wonderful husband on our 2nd wedding anniversary.
This is an incredibly peaceful piece of heaven. I walked up here with my 72 year old uncle. I am here from NY and today was my second time coming here. -CK
Thank you to all the people who started this and kept it in such wonderful condition. You are impacting people more than you will ever know. –SK
Thank you for sharing God’s special gift with us and the many words of wisdom on the plaques. We will return.
There was a definite connection to God in the amazing setting and I can see myself returning endlessly. – Bonnie C.
Pathways healed my soul. It’s a gift to be here! Thank you for all that I have and all healing. The sunlight shining on me unburdens my soul and gives me new hope.
I live close to Piedmont where Elk Creek flows. And to see its first start at this location is special for me. –Mark S
We are all on our personal spiritual journey – always spiraling higher and higher individually and as a collective “wholeness”.
The view was so breathtaking! While sitting on the bench listening to the dedication, I found peace in my soul. – Linda B.
We found a place in all the noise to listen to the silence. – 18 Rochford Gang
What a gift you have given to all who enter! To sit here and witness the wonder of the universe – the crystal blue sky, horses grazing in the meadow – leaves turning color to tell us the end of a season is here – but a new one is beginning – as the angels look over us. – Char R.
Written at Harmony Hill’s wind chimes location—“I’m here on a windy day and couldn’t be happier.”
Time to stop drinking for good. Starting AA tomorrow. This lovely sanctuary helped to firm my conviction. – JB
Hear the rustle of the wind in the trees.
Listening is the key.
Watch the eagle fly in the sky.
Pausing just a moment to see.
Feel the warmth from the early morning sun
As nature wakes to a new dawn.
Watch the fawn in the meadow frolicking free.
He has no troubles, why should we?
Hear the rustle of the wind in the trees.
Listening is the key.
Watch the eagle fly in the sky.
Pausing just a moment to see.
Feel the warmth from the early morning sun
As nature wakes to a new dawn.
Watch the fawn in the meadow frolicking free.
He has no troubles, why should we?
– N.G.
Thank you for sharing and building gifts of reflection, communion and regeneration. The magic is real, and love to you for opening this up to the world.
Listen to the breeze, it calls to you
Listen to the grass, it grows for you
Listen to the water, it flows for you
On this our Mother Earth, listen back and respect her
For we can never repay what she has given us
I am a skeptic to the core. If I can’t see it or touch it, it does not exist. But there is something in this place that I cannot explain. I feel joy, sorrow, peace, beauty, and a whole range of human emotions, all at the same time.
This Sanctuary is a piece of heaven on earth and one of the most beautiful and peaceful places I have found – Maureen H.
Quote from Dylan S. age 4. “We are the helpers by being the best selves helping God spread lots of love!!”
How I wish my son could see this. I hope and pray that it will still be here in 10 years when he gets set free. He has a great heart but drugs took him down.
I love the world – Jenna age 4
Calm and peaceful, serenity, back to nature. Feelings I haven’t felt in a very long time. Thank you for sharing this spiritual sanctuary with all.
Yes, yes – love isn’t love until you can share it and give it. So many are blessed with the sharing of this sacred space. – Anonymous
So many have gone before me, but I always feel their presence when I am here—maybe it’s the quiet. –CH
The winter feels so long because there is no place like this to go and renew my spirit. Today I walk slowly.
I first came here after losing my 12 year old grandson last April. This place is exactly what I needed. I cried and cried but felt his presence and God in this sanctuary.
This was a very special experience for me. I felt my heart open in a way it hasn’t since my husband made his transition five years ago. –T.P.
As the leaves fall I slowly trod this path knowing it will soon be buried under the snow and closed to my wandering and prayers. In reverence I will journey prayerfully until it reopens May 2015. Thanks.
I first came here after losing my 12 year old grandson last April. This place is exactly what I needed. I cried and cried but felt his presence and God in this sanctuary.
Observe the diversity of nature. Celebrate each uniqueness, and so should it be with mankind. –SS
Words cannot describe my first steps into this beautiful place. I don’t know why, but I have tears. Very spiritual place, indeed. –P.J.S.
Can anyone question there is a God! –anonymous
This place is so amazing that words could never express just how touching and moving and inspirational it is. “Wapila”, thank you in Lakota
Definitely good for the soul!! -OP
This is my first time here but it won’t be my last. I’m filled with gratitude that a space like this exists for us to come to appreciate that, at the core, we are all connected.
My 70th birthday. Ready to face the last decades of my earthly life. If there is to be an afterlife and if it is to be a reward for these earthly years – then surely it will feel like this place.
We all enjoyed walking on the path, smelling the flowers, hearing the wind and the water. The 2-year-old in our group enjoyed it all and wanted to draw in the journals. She will be a big sister in a few days.
Your sanctuary has inspired me to spiritualize my own property. – Vicky Z.
That’s it! I’m moving in!
I came here this morning needing to leave some things behind, not sure what I would find. This space is beautiful. This place is a gift. I came with my spirit agitated, fearful and worn down, tired from keeping up, tired from taking care of everyone but myself. But as I finish this journey through aspen groves, pine forests and fields of wild flowers, I leave refreshed. I feel renewed and grateful and I take this gratefulness with me to share with others. –Beth A from Bismark, ND
There is healing energy here. – Pam from Denver
Yes, yes – love isn’t love until you can share it and give it. So many are blessed with the sharing of this sacred space. – Anonymous
Thank you for preserving such a peaceful place. It is my favorite place in the Black Hills.
Surrounded by peace, love and healing. This is what changes the world! What an amazing sanctuary. –Shannon S
Our family is healing as we walk this path, shedding tears of sorrow and forgiveness. Thank you for enabling us to experience purity. – Jody K.
This sculpture moves me always to the very roots of my soul. –Dee B. from Woonsocket, SD
Gorgeous! Gracias! My mother, nearly 80, and I walked, smelled, saw and felt the love here. Bless you for your thoughtful sharing. May the entire world know the peace that is here.
This place has become a touchstone for me of peace. It provided time of profound reflection under the canopy of trees and the warm sunshine of the meadow. –P
I came here with my Mommy and Daddy and we experienced the true meaning of family – Mac, Marie and Carberry
Thank you for the most inspiring walk I have had in a long time – Lana W.
Faith is believing that even though the path seems to take me further away, it actually brings me closer – CM
This is a sacred, beautiful, and peaceful place. I will be back with my daughters. It will be our church. – DiAnna
As I sat down on this calm, hot day, a breeze blew through. Mom spoke to me through the music of the chimes. I’m thankful. –Margie
I love this place! I will come here again.
Feel blessed and humbled to be here. Angels have always been with my family. –NC from Puerto Rico
The winter feels so long because there is no place like this to go and renew my spirit. Today I walk slowly.
Walking up the hill today with a longtime acquaintance, now spiritual friend, the chimes rang out through the hills. The breeze picked up as if God was sending us a secret…from my dad. When chimes ring…it’s my dad calling out. Thank you for giving his spirit a place to be free. -Danita H.
This year has brought much heartache, anguish and hurt to family, sons and wife, that I have lost my path. I pray for healing for the anguish and hostility and a path out of the darkness.
The bronze is awesome and beautiful. So fitting in this special place.
The beauty of nature is God’s gift to us. Appreciating its healing powers is our gift to God. Listen as the wind brings healing to the soul.
A thin place, as described in Celtic Christianity, where the veil between heaven and earth is very thin. Thank you for this sacred, thin place on my 48th birthday. –Joy from Ashville, North Carolina
Spiritual Pathways is BEAUTIFUL, PEACEFUL and a great addition to our Black Hills. – Tom and Pam F.
I got engaged here to the love of my life in 2017. This place brings me joy. –Karisa
This is my 2nd day here. Came yesterday as well. What a special, unique space. –S
This place is breathtaking. Setting my mind free from all my worries. Listening to the sound of the wind in the trees sweeps away my thoughts.
There are so many decisions to make in life. From simple ones to harder ones. I have found that when we take the time to be still, God speaks. You can and will hear that still, small voice. He loves you, He loves me. He has a great plan for our lives. My husband and I came here today to do just that….be still. We needed clarity for a decision we needed to make. And God did what He promises…if we seek, we shall find and if we knock, the door will be open. God gave clarity in the stillness with the beautiful scenery. Be encouraged today, if you need something…be still and listen for God’s voice. He is speaking. –Andrea I’m thankful for life!
Everything about Pathways is oh so good: the concept, the name, the labyrinth, the statues. – Mary D.
Third time here, this time with my husband on our one year anniversary. Came here out of love to help with the fence, came here to celebrate love, and FELT love. –Emily
My journey brought me to the Hills this week. And my angel sent me here. It all makes sense now. Release, surrender => balance. –D.R.
It was just wonderful – very inspirational. Thank you. – Del and Bev K.
There are so many decisions to make in life. From simple ones to harder ones. I have found that when we take the time to be still, God speaks. You can and will hear that still, small voice. He loves you, He loves me. He has a great plan for our lives. My husband and I came here today to do just that….be still. We needed clarity for a decision we needed to make. And God did what He promises…if we seek, we shall find and if we knock, the door will be open. God gave clarity in the stillness with the beautiful scenery. Be encouraged today, if you need something…be still and listen for God’s voice. He is speaking –Andrea I’m thankful for life!
Words cannot describe – CD
This is the most peaceful place I have ever encountered. The wind in the aspens is so relaxing. The flowers are spectacular and the birdsong is beautiful. Thank you for creating this wonderful place.
I will bring the power of this place with me wherever I go.
This is one of the best kept secrets of the Black Hills area. Beautiful! What an enjoyable, inspiring trail. I hope it has a long lifetime. Thanks to those who designed it.
Today I walked this spiritual path in memory of my mom who died April 22, 2018 at the age of 91 years, 257 days. Her philosophy to all of us was: “Be kind to one another, but first, be kind to yourself.”
Ah – the sound of the trickling spring – so centering. I cannot believe how crystal clear the pond water is. It felt so good to splash my face in it. I am honored to have this experience. – Tracy S.
Working my way through my own spiritual journey—what an amazing retreat for the soul. Thank you for your generosity building and sharing. Feeling the spirit of the God that lives in my soul. I hope to find a way to share the spirituality within, with those searching, as you have shared with me. –MP
I like it here and if I lived at my grandparents’ cabin, I would be here every day. –Ella K. (age 10)
I sit and wonder what it’s like to live your life and love the strife. It’s easy to get angry, hate and blame. So tell me, how does that get tamed? I try and try and try so hard. I scream, I fight, I call for help. But then I realize no one is coming. I’m by myself. -KM