Sister to Thorncrown Chapel in Eureka Springs, which we covered previously, Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel is just about perfect. It is located in the lovely town of Bella Vista, and is a memorial to its namesake, who was deeply spiritual and had a great love for nature. Built in 1988, it was designed by E. Fay Jones, a protégé of Frank Lloyd Wright.
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Even the entrance is breathtaking.
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It is made of glass and steel, but feels like part of the forest.
Flickr/Texas Tongs It helps that they built it on a hill in the woods, overlooking Lake Norwood.
It was built with old Gothic cathedrals in mind. It has 15 main arches that reach 50 feet high.
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Look at all the amazing details:
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You can rent the chapel for a wedding, vow renewal, or baptism.
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You can meditate, pray, or simply enjoy the view. The family hopes that the chapel inspires people as much as Mildred B. Cooper herself did, and they have provided a beautiful way to make sure that generation after generation experiences her love of nature and deep spirituality.
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Have you been to up to see this chapel yet? Tell us what makes it so wonderful to you.
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It helps that they built it on a hill in the woods, overlooking Lake Norwood.
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