Embrace Peace: September Labyrinth Walk
Wednesday, September 13th 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Suggested Donation: $5
Facilitated by Susan Bellotti

A time to find peace and inner calm as we enter into the Fall season.

Labyrinth walks are times for quiet reflection. Due to their nature, silent walking is encouraged. Our labyrinth is located on Wengert Road, at the second drive to the right. Please wear comfortable shoes. Everyone is welcome! No previous meditation experience or experience walking labyrinths is required.

Learn more about labyrinths! Here’s a video and here’s another to learn more!

Registration, which is required, closes three business days prior to the program or when capacity is reached. We ask that program participants pay for the program at the time of registration. Payment can be made using the secure form on this page. You may also pay by check or cash if you prefer. Please register by calling (614) 866-4302, emailing, or submitting this form.

Shepherds Fest (Annual Open House)

On September 23rd from 1:00 – 3:30 pm we are holding our annual Shepherds Fest. We hope to see you at this annual event!

We invite you to come visit & enjoy some time at Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center. Take some time to walk our mediation trail & labyrinths. Meet some of Shepherd’s Corner friends and supporters such as Franklin County Soil & Water Conservation District. Shepherd’s Corner friend Gail Maraman from Windy Crest Design will be on site to share her art! (Gail also leads wonderful programs here at Shepherd’s Corner). Diana Morse will also be joining us with a wool yarn spinning demonstration.

Meet, greet, and feed our flock. Maggie, our llama, may even come to say, ‘Hi’! Explore our meditation trail and take a hayride around to see parts of Shepherd’s Corner you may not have seen before! We are hoping to have a food truck on site this year, as we did way back in 2019! Our back patio that overlooks the pastures, garden, and our smaller labyrinth is a great space to enjoy some delicious food.

This event is free to the public! We are asking those who attend bring shelf stable foods to donate to local food pantries.

More information about this event will be added as the date gets closer!

Open to visitors on Fridays!

Fridays, we will be open to visitors from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Check our calendar to find out which Fridays we are open (until mid-November)!

Instead of a suggested donation we ask that you please bring a donation of shelf stable food. These items will be given to local food pantries to help lessen food inequity and insecurity in the area.

We invite you to spend time at Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center. Come walk our meditation trail and the outdoor labyrinths. We do ask that all visitors check in at the office upon their arrival. We will be closed in the event of inclement weather. If you are considering visiting, we ask that you contact us either by calling (614) 866-4302 or by emailing and letting us know.

A Morning Reflection on the Hidden Life of Trees: Reflections from Peter Wohlleben’s Book
Saturday, August 19th 9:30 am – Noon
Suggested Donation: $5
Facilitated by Sr. Anne Lythgoe

What might we learn from the forest about community, caring, death and regeneration? Inspired by the international bestseller The Hidden Life of Trees, by Peter Wohlleben, Dominican Sister of Peace Anne Lythgoe will explore the interconnectedness of ecosystems, and lessons trees learn to survive and thrive as beautiful pillars of the forest. The morning will include some reflections on aspects of the Hidden Life of Trees, time for quiet communion with Shepherd’s Corner landscape, and group conversation.

Registration, which is required, closes three business days prior to the program or when capacity is reached. We ask that program participants pay for the program at the time of registration. Payment can be made using the secure form on this page. You may also pay by check or cash if you prefer. Please register by calling (614) 866-4302, emailing, or via this form,

Open to visitors on Fridays!

Fridays, we will be open to visitors from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Check our calendar to find out which Fridays we are open (until mid-November)!

Instead of a suggested donation we ask that you please bring a donation of shelf stable food. These items will be given to local food pantries to help lessen food inequity and insecurity in the area.

We invite you to spend time at Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center. Come walk our meditation trail and the outdoor labyrinths. We do ask that all visitors check in at the office upon their arrival. We will be closed in the event of inclement weather. If you are considering visiting, we ask that you contact us either by calling (614) 866-4302 or by emailing and letting us know.