Kinstone has many stone features as well as interesting, artful structures for you to experience. Some of the major features are listed here, however, there are many more to discover as you wander in wonder.
The Great Stone Circle
The Great Stone Circle is the largest of three modern stone circles at Kinstone, measuring 81.6 feet in diameter with 19 standing stones in the outer ring.
The Chapel of Creation
The Chapel of Creation is built using cordwood construction, a natural building technique well-suited to this Wisconsin climate. It has a thatched roof made from invasive water reeds collected in the backwaters of the Mississippi River about 10 miles from Kinstone.
The Labyrinth
The Labyrinth was excavated on steep land which resulted in 5 erosion control terraces that step up-hill giving it the distinct feeling of an outdoor amphitheater. It is a 7-circuit, classical design.
The Dolmen
A dolmen is a type of single-chamber megalithic structure, usually consisting of two or more vertical megaliths supporting a large, flat, horizontal capstone.
The Circle of Mystery
The Circle of Mystery is a smaller stone circle designed and created by Kristine Beck in 2012.
The Three Witnesses
The Three Witnesses is a dry-stack and megalith sculpture designed by Thea Alvin with input from Kristine Beck.
The Stargazer Circle
Stargazer Circle is an egg-shaped or elliptical stone circle that surrounds the fire pit.
The Standing Stones
There are 119 standing stones plus 71 more boulders all placed intentionally at Kinstone. Some are part of larger settings and others are solitary.
The Alignments
In most ancient and modern megalithic places around the world, the placement and organization of stones suggest a symbolic geometry that integrates us with life, death, the sun, moon, planets, stars, water and perhaps other phenomena. Several seasonal alignments have been intentionally set up at Kinstone.
