Friday, July 5, 2019

I really was aMAZEd !

Having chums who live on Nova Scotia's south shore in the Bridgewater area, I've often found myself heading that direction on highway 103.  Sometimes on my way, glancing off to my left after passing Exit 11,  I'd notice some stone walls and a large spider. I cleverly guessed that it was a paintball range.


My "clever" guess was wrong.  Quite wrong.

It's something far more special and unique; it's an art maze.



From their web site,  I learned at the creators of the maze, Bernt and Nicole moved from Germany to Canada in 2002.  Ever since Bernt was a teenager he had dreamed of building a maze; beginning in 2012 he began making his dream a reality.  With contributions from artists around the globe his dream became a reality when the maze opened its doors in August of 2018.


We spent ten minutes before we even entered the maze taking photos of each other in one of the "windows".  Some sections were mirrored, some were open, some were glass.   Look at the pics below and you'll see how fascinating and confusing these windows are.  I'm sure that children would love this just as much as we did.

Donna's head is there but where is her body ?
And there is Kelly' head and half of my body.

Within the maze the "walls" are made of netting up which various vines are climbing.   For now you can see through the maze but it is still a challenge to find your way around...and OUT.


The maze is full of wonderful, uplifting messages and a myriad of easy to overlook details.

The world is your house, no need for a key.
Tea cups overhead. (and saucers on the floor)

With nearly a kilometer of paths to explore, concrete sculptures, murals and mosaics created by artists from around the world, you won't know where to look first and you certainly won't be disappointed.  

I loved the concrete cave house.




































Some features were hard to miss; like the shark.




While other things were easily overlooked.  It was only when I was editing the photo (below) of Kelly and Donna that I spotted a detail I had missed when I was there.  Can you see it ?


 There's a face in the metal  tree !  See it now ?









We played the gongs.  The long one resonated for ages.





I think this could be my motto.

I wish more people knew about this magical place and so I'm telling you.  If you live in Nova Scotia add it to this summer's exploration list.   

If you're from away tell your friends who may be heading down this way.


You can learn more about the maze and its creation at:  http://www.be-amazed.bernart.ca/about/

They're on FaceBook at:  https://www.facebook.com/bernartca/

Here are some more photos that help give you a sense of the place.  Enjoy !
















18 comments:

  1. Very cool! It looks like so much fun! Beats a corn maze all to hell, that's for sure.

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  2. Thanks for your visit Sybil and the wonderful write up. Hope to see you again sometime.

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    1. Pretty sure I'll be bringing visiting chums ...

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  3. It was so much fun! Everywhere you look, there's something fun to see. And then when you turn around, you see something you missed!

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  4. I was wondering if my nieces and sister-in-law have been to visit this place? A bit more elaborate than Hampton Court Maze!

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    1. Be sure to tell them about it Dean. They'd enjoy it I'm sure.

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  5. Wow. Must share this with my daughter. I've never heard of it. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. It's pretty new Bonnie. Opened last August and it looks like it's only open three months of the year ! Definitely a hidden treasure. And it'll only get better as the vines grow and they expand the maze.

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  6. OMG! I love this place! I would love to explore this for real! WOW! What amazingly creative artists they are!

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    1. I want to go back in the fall ... apparently they're expanding.

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  7. Totally amazing! What a lovely find, Sybil. So whimsical...

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    1. Quite wonderful Kathy. I know YOU would love it.

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  8. That maze is a treasure, full of art and treats for the eye and mind.

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    1. Sorry for the long delay in responding Terra. The system is not notifying me of new blog comments. Have you been to the maze ? Apparently they are going to be expanding it over time ...

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