# Hedge Maze Competitions Hotel from the ‘The Shining’ Announces a Creepy Maze Contest By Meghan Young | Published 2015-01-08 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hedge-maze References: [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2015/01/shining-hedge-maze-contest/) & [en.wikipedia.org](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Stanley_Hotel) It's been 25 years since 'The Shining' first graced theaters around the world and to celebrate, the [hotel that inspired the cult classic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairmont-hotel-vancouver) has announced a [hedge maze competition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iconic-spaces). The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado, is set to build its own 61,500 square foot hedge maze. Although the contest draws from the [film itself](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eat-play-love-campaign), it is calling for new designs, thus involving the design community in a big way. This particular hedge maze will involve 1,600 to 2,000 Alpine Currant hedge bushes. The Stanley Hotel has provided a simple template as well as a basic example of what a hedge maze design might look like in order to provide prospective participants with some general guidelines. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Hip Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/hiphotels) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Outdoor Themed Competitions:** Design and architecture competitions that revolve around the outdoor environment to test creativity and problem-solving skills. - **Interactive Hotel Experiences:** Mazes, escape rooms, and other interactive activities designed to enhance guest experiences and set unique hotels apart from the competition. - **Collaborative Design Competitions:** Competitions that encourage collaboration between designers and the community to create innovative structures and designs. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** Hotels and resorts looking to create unique and memorable experiences for guests through interactive activities and competitions. - **Design and Architecture:** Professionals in the design and architecture industry looking to showcase talents and build portfolios through competitive design challenges. - **Entertainment:** Companies looking to offer interactive and memorable experiences for customers, such as escape rooms and maze competitions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Horror-Themed Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-stays-club.md) - [Thriller Novel Hotel Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tempo-by-hilton-times-square.md) - [Horror-Themed Overnight Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warner-bros-icons-of-horror.md) - [Year-Round Horror-Inspired Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-horror-unleashed.md) - [Brand-Backed Maze Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-maze.md) - [Whimsical Theater-Driven Stays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elphabas-retreat-airbnb.md) - [Spooky Halloween Giveaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halfway-to-halloween.md) - [Haunting Film-Based Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deetz-residence.md) - [Luxuriously Immersive Spooky Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairmont-hotel-vancouver.md)