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Encircled Grace offers prayerful, meditative walking, inspirational storytelling, and creative reflection through the use of labyrinths for groups and individuals of all ages.

The labyrinth is an ancient spiritual resource that offers opportunity to invite people into a deeper awareness by quieting the mind, opening the heart, and engaging the body. Walking a labyrinth is a contemplative practice that allows the soul to meet itself and set aside time to listen for the still, small voice.

The mission of Encircled Grace is to provide a safe place for seekers to allow feelings and questions to be explored in nonjudgmental space. We believe in empowering all people to find a healing rhythm by connecting focused labyrinth walking with breath, prayer, and meditation.

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 walk labyrinths throughout the United States, Scotland, and Ireland. She has created temporary labyrinths on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. Sharing her gifts with diverse communities, Anne brings her calm presence, engaging storytelling, and labyrinth knowledge to all those seeking this contemplative practice.  Offering safe, nonjudgmental space to all ages, Anne facilitates meditative walks, conducts custom retreats and creative workshops, 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.