Used since ancient times the world over, cairns are a graceful and powerful symbol of balance, strength, and beauty.
In Tibet, they are a sign of reverence. In Northern Africa and Scandinavia, they were used as navigational tools for mariners.
In Scotland (as in many places), they were used to mark the summit of a climb, with each climber adding a stone to honor their own achievement. Around the world, from tundra to mountains to desert, they have always been used to indicate a path where there were no other landmarks.
We can think of no better symbol for our location, the professionals who make the Cairn Center their home, and their clients’ journeys towards achievement, balance, and strength.