<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Circles in the Sand]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Circles Draw team creates walkable art on the sand in Bandon, Oregon.  Each Draw is original and will last until the next high tide.]]></description><link>https://www.sandypathbandon.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:00:38 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.sandypathbandon.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Great Tides Ahead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take a walk on the Sand We're heading back to the beach.  Our next Circles in the Sand draw series kicks off tomorrow, and we couldn't be more excited to share three mornings of low tides, fresh air, and beautiful labyrinths with you. Here's the lineup: Wednesday, June 17 — 9:00 AM Thursday, June 18 — 9:00 AM Friday, June 19 — 10:00 AM The tides are looking fantastic across all three days, and the weather is shaping up to be gorgeous, exactly the kind of conditions that make this stretch of...]]></description><link>https://www.sandypathbandon.com/post/great-tides-ahead</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a315f0a7ce5e131934ecbdc</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:50:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e98f35_cdda5d37ea3349dab658d43525d4076d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bethe</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Come Find Your Circles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Day two of our three-day labyrinth draw on the southern Oregon coast We're in the middle of a three-day draw series here in Bandon, and there is still time to be part of it. Whether you've walked with us before or have been quietly curious, today is a beautiful moment to come. Each day we trace a fresh labyrinth at the water's edge, drawn by hand, walked in peace, and returned to the sea by the tide. The ocean doesn't rush us. Neither do we. Bandon's southern Oregon coastline is among the...]]></description><link>https://www.sandypathbandon.com/post/come-find-your-circles</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2171281f44c606b37431e6</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:46:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e98f35_ede959c333a048fc8ef48b08e6bbacba~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bethe</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three Days, One Beach, Countless Connections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our May Draw Series Comes to a Close Posted May 20, 2026 The tide has come and gone, and with it, another beautiful chapter of Circles in the Sand has drawn to a close. Our three-day draw series wrapped up on May 20th, and what a series it was. Over those three days, the beach came alive in the most wonderful way. Rakes moved through the sand with intention and care, lines curved and spiraled into labyrinths, and intricate patterns emerged on what was a blank shoreline. Thank You, From the...]]></description><link>https://www.sandypathbandon.com/post/three-days-one-beach-countless-connections</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a061736875a6143a3390051</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 02:45:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e98f35_af4ae09b78da494982a6e880706b3714~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bethe</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sand and Sea Stacks: Our Next Draw Series Starts Next Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[We have three beautiful mornings coming up and we hope you will join us on the sand. Monday, May 18, at 9 AM, Tuesday, May 19, at 9 AM, and Wednesday, May 20, at 10 AM. The tides are in our favor and the forecast looks clear of morning rain. This is Bandon, so come prepared for wind, but the conditions are shaping up for a wonderful series. If you have never joined us for the opening talk before the draw walk begins, we encourage you to arrive a few minutes early. Each day we open with a...]]></description><link>https://www.sandypathbandon.com/post/sand-and-sea-stacks-our-next-draw-series-starts-next-week</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0478854c277d8732adfbba</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:25:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e98f35_1e66e1ab3f4b4ce8ba0373aad00de112~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bethe</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Days Down, One to Go]]></title><description><![CDATA[A look back at Monday and Tuesday. Day One — Monday, May 4, 2026 The Master Takes the Sand What a way to open the week. Monday morning brought us back to our home beach at Face Rock Wayside for the first draw of the series, and it did not disappoint. With Denny leading the way in a special guest appearance, the labyrinth took shape beautifully against the backdrop of a stunning Oregon coast morning. Walkers joined us at 9:00 AM and the energy on the sand was everything we hoped for. We...]]></description><link>https://www.sandypathbandon.com/post/two-days-down-one-to-go</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f7af017b1c42fb24f8c499</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 23:50:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e98f35_4e831700a586405dbac4d0d260e10fcf~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bethe</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back to the Beach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our next draw series begins tomorrow at Face Rock Wayside Monday, May 4 9:00 AM Tuesday, May 5 9:00 AM Wednesday, May 6 10:00 AM We are thrilled to be heading back to the sand for our next Circles in the Sand draw series, kicking off tomorrow, Monday, May 4th, and running through Wednesday, May 6th. Our home beach at Face Rock Wayside awaits, and with three days of beautiful weather in the forecast, we're hoping for plenty of perfect canvas to create our labyrinths. We are excited to welcome...]]></description><link>https://www.sandypathbandon.com/post/back-to-the-beach</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f7a991de51bc35a53459c1</guid><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 20:17:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e98f35_7e5c3325332442d4a868c0726823eadc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bethe</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walk in Peace: World Labyrinth Day Comes to Bandon This Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[May 2, 2026 There is something quietly powerful about the act of walking a labyrinth. Unlike a maze, there are no dead ends, no wrong turns — just a single winding path that leads you inward and then back out again. This Saturday, May 2, that ancient practice takes on a global dimension, as thousands of people around the world participate in World Labyrinth Day. A Rolling Wave of Peace World Labyrinth Day is celebrated every year on the first Saturday in May. What makes it extraordinary is...]]></description><link>https://www.sandypathbandon.com/post/walk-in-peace-world-labyrinth-day-comes-to-bandon-this-saturday</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ecd39804fc81dfe25c44dd</guid><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:00:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e98f35_9e8aeb19e29e49b8b933a70695a0d53d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_999,h_999,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bethe</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A New Season Takes Shape]]></title><description><![CDATA[April 2026  •  Bandon, Oregon Three days. Perfect sand. Cathedral Rock standing watch. That's how the 2026 Circles in the Sand season began. We couldn't have asked for better conditions to open our summer season, well, mostly. Sunday and Tuesday were ideal, and drawing in front of Cathedral Rock reminded us all why we keep coming back to this remarkable stretch of Oregon coast year after year. Monday had other ideas: the rain arrived right before walk time, softening the artwork considerably....]]></description><link>https://www.sandypathbandon.com/post/a-new-season-takes-shape</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69eb8121762b43f618246714</guid><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:38:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e98f35_69fe63625ffa41529e9732b2a957c1be~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bethe</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Morning Drawn with Intention and Love]]></title><description><![CDATA[There’s something quietly special about this morning.  It's the first day of Circles in the Sand for 2026.  Before most of the world is fully awake, we’re already on the beach, watching the light shift over the shoreline and feeling the anticipation build with each passing minute. The labyrinth will be ready to walk at 9:00 AM (or when it's ready.  We are on beach time after all). For the past couple of hours, our team has been raking the sand with intention, creating a path that didn’t exist...]]></description><link>https://www.sandypathbandon.com/post/a-morning-drawn-with-intention-and-love</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e4cd885e3a88e8e09ce622</guid><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:54:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cddccc_808cbaa66adf472ea9e7299b1fcf3f19~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_960,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bethe</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The First Paths of the Season: Circles in the Sand Returns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Season 12 Begins There is something about the first lines drawn in the sand each season that feels both brand new and deeply familiar. On Sunday, April 19, 2026, we begin our 12th season of Circles in the Sand, and we could not be more excited to return to the beach, rakes in hand, hearts open to whatever unfolds. This year opens with a three-day draw series, April 19, 20, and 21. Walk times are 9:00 AM on the 19th and 20th, and 10:00 AM on the 21st. As always, those early morning hours offer...]]></description><link>https://www.sandypathbandon.com/post/the-first-paths-of-the-season-circles-in-the-sand-returns</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dda026602a28f5308b53cb</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:18:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cddccc_808cbaa66adf472ea9e7299b1fcf3f19~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_960,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bethe</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Support Circles in the Sand This Giving Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[On this Giving Tuesday, please consider making a financial contribution to Circles in the Sand.  Click on this link, https://gofund.me/4c48d1043 If our efforts have had a positive impact on your life, we would greatly appreciate hearing your story. We have high hopes for carrying on our efforts in the upcoming season, and your backing could be the key to making it a reality. With gratitude, Team Circles]]></description><link>https://www.sandypathbandon.com/post/support-circles-in-the-sand-this-giving-tuesday</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692f090798a66470eb380460</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:46:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e98f35_c563c65ccca24c3fa1089b2fae782cd9~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bethe</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Happy Thanksgiving!]]></title><link>https://www.sandypathbandon.com/post/happy-thanksgiving</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69290f5a9d72494dae9c9337</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 02:56:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e98f35_e77b0fe44cc1476b8510097b43b2b3f1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bethe</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Circles in the Sand Returns to Florence: October 18-19, 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experience the Magic of the 8th Annual Weekend at Heceta Beach Mark your calendars for a weekend of beauty, reflection, and connection as...]]></description><link>https://www.sandypathbandon.com/post/circles-in-the-sand-returns-to-florence-october-18-19-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68e489845410b45ad9a80ea8</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 15:00:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e98f35_14529a63eb70488bb2d708b1e709410e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bethe</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 2026 Circles in the Sand Calendar Has Arrived!]]></title><description><![CDATA[We’re excited to announce that the 2026 Circles in the Sand calendar is here — and it’s even more special this year. Each month features...]]></description><link>https://www.sandypathbandon.com/post/the-2026-circles-in-the-sand-calendar-has-arrived</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68e46a384a2f8583aa9c0c75</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 03:17:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e98f35_e04cea2b51f84e99967c3b2c1eb90986~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bethe</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reflections on the River]]></title><description><![CDATA[In September we created a labyrinth lined with luminarias in Salem, Oregon.  We were honored to participate in the Willamette Vital...]]></description><link>https://www.sandypathbandon.com/post/reflections-on-the-river</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68cd6aa9e7312db947049e11</guid><category><![CDATA[Labyrinths]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 15:15:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e98f35_aa05bd3a4b2b4a38845470ea6d13a91b~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bethe</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paths of Connection: Circles in the Sand 2025 Season Recap]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the summer season draws to a close, we pause to reflect on the months of drawing, walking, and connecting that made up another year of...]]></description><link>https://www.sandypathbandon.com/post/paths-of-connection-circles-in-the-sand-2025-season-recap</link><guid isPermaLink="false">689cb2264352e0688e748cf1</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 03:36:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e98f35_e1e9498f97264ebe9a7de4c09a2fe7b6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_771,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bethe</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walking in Gratitude: Celebrating Denny's Vision]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the sun rises on the final labyrinths of this season, we find ourselves walking in deep gratitude—for the beauty, peace, and wonder...]]></description><link>https://www.sandypathbandon.com/post/walking-in-gratitude-celebrating-denny-s-vision</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68992f25f34c1d66825692f6</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 04:05:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e98f35_910ac078431940479877076b1e741095~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bethe</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Dunes to Tacos: Celebrating the Partners Who Make Circles Possible]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bandon Dunes Charitable Foundation &#38; Wilson's Market At Circles in the Sand, we are grateful for the incredible support of our sponsors,...]]></description><link>https://www.sandypathbandon.com/post/from-dunes-to-tacos-celebrating-the-partners-who-make-circles-possible</link><guid isPermaLink="false">689602d413401d67af271557</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 20:16:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e98f35_c87f3a3f809d41fab47266aebdb5b1bf~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bethe</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Circles in the Sand: Wrapping Up July with Gratitude]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today marks the third and final morning of our latest Circles in the Sand series—and the last draw of July. It's been a stretch of...]]></description><link>https://www.sandypathbandon.com/post/circles-in-the-sand-wrapping-up-july-with-gratitude</link><guid isPermaLink="false">688778b06ab2534c7b0adfa6</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 13:28:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e98f35_f0a9ce9ed49f4722a2b2c38e690657ce~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bethe</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Circles in the Sand: A Weekend of Wonder (and a Little Wind)]]></title><description><![CDATA[What a wonderful weekend it’s been on the beach for the first two days of our July Circles in the Sand series.  The sun came out, the...]]></description><link>https://www.sandypathbandon.com/post/circles-in-the-sand-a-weekend-of-wonder-and-a-little-wind</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68748da849b18336a60378ad</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 05:08:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e98f35_d369c70d55c34340a563257b479e7e27~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bethe</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>