Join us for a soul-nourishing day at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Charlotte, NC, where the wisdom of the labyrinth meets the quiet beauty of the natural world.
Together, we’ll slow down, breathe deeply, and step into sacred space through guided labyrinth walks, nature bathing, and creative reflection. This gentle and restorative experience is designed to help you reconnect with yourself, gain fresh perspective, and walk forward with renewed clarity and intention.
We’re honored to welcome guest speaker Kathy Mansfield, who will guide us through the powerful self-inquiry questions of Thomas Merton:
Who am I? Who is my real self? How shall I become that self?
Her thoughtful reflections will weave throughout our time together, offering inspiration and depth as you explore your own unfolding path.
This experience is open to all, whether you're brand new to the labyrinth or have walked many times.
Come as you are. The path is waiting.
This in-person event is a Veriditas Approved Qualifying Workshop for attending a Veriditas Labyrinth Facilitator Training.
Cost is $50. Please click here to register.
For any questions please reach out to Christine at [email protected]
Nathan Wiles is a professional in the field of labyrinth education, building, and design. With a background as an Interior Designer and Project Manager, Nathan draws upon his extensive skills and experience to create labyrinth builds and facilitate workshops.
With a career spanning over 30 years in building and designing, Nathan has honed his expertise specifically in labyrinth design and construction for over 15 years. Through his understanding of the labyrinth, he possesses the ability to tap into the collective consciousness of individuals and groups, bringing their visions to life.
Nathan's passion lies in unraveling the mysteries that surround us in today's diverse world, while maintaining both a secular and non-secular approach. He aims to expand the labyrinth community by collaborating with public schools, corporations, churches, and wellness facilities to foster education and raise awareness about the labyrinth's benefits.
Christine Wiles brings a wealth of experience and a passion for holistic well-being to her role as a Veriditas board member and accredited workshop presenter. With a successful 25+ year career in Human Resources spanning diverse industries, Christine has seamlessly transitioned her leadership skills into the healing arts. She is a licensed Reflexologist and the Co-owner of InnateCreations, a family business that highlights the creative synergy of Christine and her husband, Nathan, through labyrinth building, workshops, nature crafting and wellness programs.
Christine’s journey in labyrinth work has been deeply transformative since walking her first labyrinth in 2014. Trained under the esteemed Dr. Lauren Artress and other Veriditas luminaries, she is an Advanced Accredited Labyrinth Facilitator and workshop leader. Her expertise extends beyond labyrinth facilitation, including certifications as a Reflexologist, SoulCollage® Facilitator, and Nature Therapy Guide accredited by the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy (ANFT).
With a curious and creative spirit guiding her, Christine finds fulfillment in leading wellness workshops, engaging in non-profit initiatives, and connecting with others on a journey toward holistic well-being. She embraces life’s adventures with enthusiasm and is eager to share her gifts in ways that inspire and empower others.
Kathy Mansfield is a woman of deep faith and expresses her faith through photography, spiritual direction, and philanthropy. She uses her photos to create daily meditations which she shares via email. She has self-published five meditative books; Soul Encounters, More Soul Encounters, Soul Encounters III, IV and V, which pair her photos with quotations, scriptures, poems and prayers. She is currently photographing flowers in Ashe County, NC for an upcoming book which will be called Wildflowers of Ashe County.
Kathy is a Veriditas Advanced Certified Labyrinth Facilitator and has facilitated labyrinth walks for her church, women's conferences, retreats, retirement communities, survivors of domestic violence, and for whomever calls her and asks for her help. She trained under Lauren Artress, the founder of Veriditas, in 2009 in Chartres, France and received her Advanced certification in 2012. Since 2012 Kathy has been facilitating monthly walks for a small group of residents at a local Permanent Supportive Housing apartment facility for the formerly homeless. Additionally, she has worked with many individuals, including her own church, to help determine what type, size, and style of labyrinth to build.
She completed Haden Institute’s 2 year Spiritual Direction program in January of 2021, and she completed “Reading the Sacred in Everyday Life,” a Spiritual Literacy Certificate program offered by Spirituality & Practice. She is also a trained SoulCollage® Facilitator.
Kathy’s passion is philanthropy. She is primarily focused on protecting the environment (through The Nature Conservancy and other conservation organizations), and serving the homeless and those in need. When not in Charlotte, Kathy can be found in the mountains of NC. She loves nature.
She is married to Todd, has three children, three grandchildren
