Earthbound Farm
7250 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley | (831) 625-6219, earthboundfarm.com
Labyrinths are a centuries-old way to obtain personal, psychological and spiritual transformation. Unlike a maze, which can confuse and add to an already anxious mind, a labyrinth is a single path that leads walkers on a spiritual journey inward as they approach the center. Even for those who aren’t on a spiritual path, labyrinths are thought to bring peace and enhance right brain activity, unlocking the creative mind. There are a few good labyrinths around Monterey County, but the one in the gardens behind Earthbound’s farm stand engages all five senses, with breathtaking views and the smell of herb gardens. Earthbound founders Drew and Myra Goodman have been on a similarly winding but singular path. They started out on 2.5 acres in Carmel Valley in 1984, and today the company is a leading global grower of healthy organic produce, with thousands of pesticide-free crops.