Matching Grant Amount collected so far: 2/12/10 $ 5,200.00

CONTRIBUTIONS TO LABYRINTH PROJECT AS OF September 12, 2008: $3,908.00 AS OF 11/14/08: $18,538.00 As of 11/17/08 $18,938 As of 11/20/08 $20,438 As of 12/12/08 $20,588 As of 12/23/08 $22,038 As of 1/6/09 $22,258 As of 2/20/09 $22,543 As of 2/25/09 $22,918 As of 3/4/09 $23,171 As of 4/2/09 $23,871 As of 4/21/09 $24,021 As of 4/29/09 $24, 356 As of 5/19/09 $24,556 As of 7/2/09 $24,953 As of 8/5/09 $25,553 As of 8/21/09 As of 2/12/10 $40,953 [does include Matching Grant]

We are delighted to announce that construction on our Labyrinth will begin in April 2010!  After five years of collecting donations we are finally at the point where we can begin construction.  If all goes well the Labyrinth will be dedicated on Sunday, May 2, 2010.  This is exciting news for all of us.  I want to especially thank those very first donors who trusted us that this day would arrive even though they had no idea when it would happen!

We received $1,000 memorial donation this week 2/8/10.  Thank you.

We also received $200 for memorial bricks bringing the grand total of memorial bricks purchased thus far to 160!  What a great outpouring of support!  Thank you!

We are overwhelmed by an Anonymous Donor who is offering us a Matching Grant of up to $10,000.00 for the Labyrinth!  All donations of any amount will be matched by this donor! 

Thank you to the many individuals who continue to send contributions and/or buy memorial bricks!  Each donation brings us one step closer to making our permanent outdoor labyrinth a reality.  Thank you...thank you...thank you!  We can't wait to invite you ALL to its dedication!

Portable Labyrinth was placed behind the Villa for September 20th evening fundraiser.

Information on labyrinths was available for all who attended the get-together!  Memorials were available...and still are for anyone interested!

Our 42' indoor labyrinth was created and donated by artist Jim Day.  Throughout the year there are scheduled times when it is available to the general public.  Go to our "Programs" page and click on "Walking the Labyrinth throughout the year!

Quellen Spiritual Center continues to plan to build a Labyrinth on the grounds as well as restore ecological harmony to the springs on the property [affectionately known as Lake Regina]. The plan includes a 40 foot two-toned stone circular labyrinth. Ecological restoration, landscaping, sitting area and a walkway around the springs are planned.

We are working with DAVID TOLZMANN from THE LABYRINTH COMPANY, 4505 Walther Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21214
888-715-2297.  Their craftsmanship is wonderful!  You can check out their website at www.LabyrinthCompany.com 

 Individuals may contribute by purchasing a brick for the labyrinth [$50] with their name or the name of a loved one engraved on the stone as a lasting memorial.  

Contributions are also being accepted to restore the springs. Donors over $ 250 will have their name or the name of a loved one engraved on a memorial plaque displayed in the Quellen Center.

For more information contact S. Teresa Marie at 
                                                                  973-543-6528 x 217.

Lake Regina

TOTAL COST FOR ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION PROJECT  
$ 90,000.00  

Schommer Engineering, Inc. is donating all their services for this project.  To date they have contributed $15,000.

We wish to thank Ralph McGillan, Excavating Contractor, for his donation of an aerator system for our pond.  He and his son, Peter, donated and installed the system in October.  May God bless his generosity!