About
Anne Montgomery Schmid is the founder of Encircled Grace and a Veriditas Certified Labyrinth Facilitator. Feeling a natural call to the labyrinth, Anne's journey has taken her to training with Lauren Artress, an internationally known spokeswoman in the labyrinth community, walking labyrinths on her quest to travel to all 50 states, and sharing her gifts with many diverse communities. Anne brings her calm presence, engaging storytelling, and labyrinth knowledge to all those seeking this contemplative practice. Offering safe, nonjudgmental space, Anne facilitates meditative walks for groups and individuals of all ages, conducts custom workshops and events for organizations, and serves as a speaker for religious and community events. Graduating Cum Laude from Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science (now known as Jefferson University), Anne received her Bachelor of Science degree in marketing with a minor in psychology.
Solvitur ambulando
“It is solved by walking”
– St. Augustine
Labyrinths are ancient tools that have found modern uses on all continents. They are places that offer the possibility to find the quiet in each of us. Walking a labyrinth provides designated time and space for walkers to seek what they need. Often, people approach the labyrinth when searching for peace, healing, discernment, contemplation, community building, or while grieving.
The labyrinth is not a maze. There are no choices to be made. It offers clarity, not confusion. It is a unicursal path with a center. The labyrinth offers metaphors as a mirror into one's interior life.