The beginning of Jane's Walk

Whether her vision promoted projects at her children’s school or for little league baseball, her church or something else in the community, the people whose paths she crossed remember Jane Engelbrecht Bashara in many different ways. She is consistently described as a strong, intelligent, capable, energetic, magnetic, kind and compassionate woman.  These qualities served Jane aptly as a leader, mother, business woman and fundraiser, and she used these gifts well to help make the world a better place.

“Jane’s Walk” is a labyrinth being planned in her honor.  A labyrinth is a walking meditation.  It is not a maze, for there are no tricks or dead ends, and you cannot lose your way.  Labyrinths date back more than 3 millennia and are found in many cultures and civilizations all over the globe.  Recently, labyrinths have been rediscovered and used as a way to quiet the mind by providing a peaceful and reflective walk. 

The vision of “Jane’s Walk” evolved as a way to remember Jane’s example and provide just such a quiet, meditative and peaceful place in the Grosse Pointe Communities.  Much community support and enthusiasm has been expressed. St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, Grosse Pointe Woods was Jane’s home church and is honored to provide the construction space for the labyrinth on the east grounds of its property.  A committee of volunteers has recently come together to make “Jane’s Walk” a reality.  For more information about this project, please contact co-chairs Kathie Groschner or Kate Colborn at janeswalkgp@gmail.com.