Projects
Pollinator Gardens
Volunteer Work Days
Control of Invasive Plants
Walking Trails & The Riverwalk
Past Projects
Active Projects:
Riverfront Bathrooms
Arch Pavilion
The Brownstone Quorum began planning and fundraising for the Arch Pavilion in 2007. Commemorative bricks were sold, along with major contributions of funding, materials and labor from the following.
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State of Connecticut STEAP Grant, through Representative James O’Rourke.
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Design of the structure by Rick Staub of Point One Architects
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Brownstone knee wall and caps by Mark DeFrancesco, Mason
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The Post and Beam structure by Post and Beam Homes.
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Site work and Foundations by the Town of Portland Public Works Dept.
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Relocation of brownstone sidewalk slabs from East Main Street by Portland Public Works Dept.
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Installation of Brownstone floor by the Portland Exchange club
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Installation of Brick floors and sidewalks by Brownstone Quorum.
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Landscaping by Town of Portland Grounds Department.
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Interpretive Sign by Sue Fiedler and Brownstone Quorum.
Commemorative plaque and bricks list the names of the donors.
The Portland Riverfront Park Labyrinth
The Brownstone Quorum completed work on the Portland Riverfront Park landscape, a forty-foot diameter stone labyrinth.
What is a labyrinth? A labyrinth construction or symbol could be described as a certain size space (of various shapes – circular, square, octagon, free-form, or pictorial) which is formed by a winding pathway (of various materials – stone, gravel, grass, brick, soil, etc.) of five to eleven circuits which have an outer entrance that leads to a central location. A person who walks from the entrance to the center of the labyrinth then walks the same path back out of it.There are many different designs of labyrinths, many of which date back 3000 to 4000 years. Examples of labyrinths are found all over the world; many of the most well known examples are found in the ancient gothic cathedrals of France.
Places Labyrinths are Located:The most well known labyrinth may be in the Cathedral of Chartres, France;But they are non-denominational and can be found in various other places of worship, as well as hospitals, colleges and universities, wellness and retreat centers, prisons, parks, and private residences.One of many labyrinth-related websites found on-line is called “The Labyrinth Locator”, which lists locations of labyrinths around the world that have been entered into its’ database.
The following is a breakdown of 50 listed Connecticut locations:
Place of Worship – 20
Private Property – 14
Retreat Center – 5
Spa/Treatment Center – 3
Bed and Breakfast – 2
College/University – 2
Mental Health Center - 1
Farm/Garden – 1Gallery – 1Portable – 1
Boy Scout - Eagle Projects
Each project required the Eagle scout to organize their project, including fundraising and managing the project through completion.
