What do Eureka Springs, Hot Springs, and Bella Vista have in common? Yes, two of them have “Springs” in their names, and they’re excellent towns to visit, of course, but there’s something else they have in common. All three are home to similar chapels. The facades of these chapels are all slightly different, and the interiors are not identical, but what they have in common is that they successfully unite the beauty of the outdoors with the details of man-made ingenuity and focus on giving visitors a peaceful nondenominational experience in a setting that exalts both the wider natural world and the inner spirituality of their visitors.
Also weddings. All three are fantastic places to hold weddings.
For directions to Anthony Chapel, click here.
You can find Thorncrown Chapel here.
If you want to visit Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel, here are the directions.
Anthony Chapel is located in Hot Springs.
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It’s on the grounds of the stunning Garvan Woodland Gardens, part of a four structure complex that caters to wedding parties and also hosts other events.
Flickr/Bjorn Pictured above is the campanile, part of the chapel complex.
Anthony Chapel is the exception on this list, because it was designed not by E. Fay Jones, like the other two, but by her design partner, Maurice Jennings.
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Thorncrown Chapel was constructed in 1980 and was located in Eureka Springs.
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Of these three chapels, it’s the only one on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Eureka Springs is an incredibly popular place for destination weddings, and that’s due in part to Thorncrown Chapel. The glass walls of the chapel almost make it like an outdoor wedding, without the risk of interference from the weather.
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The northwest Arkansas town of Bella Vista is home to Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel.
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It was constructed in 1988, in memory of Mildred B. Cooper, in honor of her spirituality and great love of nature.
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The Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel overlooks Lake Norwood and is surrounded by towering trees, and the interior details are amazing.
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So whether you want to plan an event at Anthony Chapel . . .
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. . . get hitched at Thorncrown Chapel . . .
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. . . or sit a spell at Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel . . .
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. . . there are no better places in the Natural State to connect with both your love of nature and your spirituality.
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To learn more about Thorncrown Chapel, click here. For Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel, check out this article.
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Pictured above is the campanile, part of the chapel complex.
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To see the luscious gardens where Anthony Chapel is located, you’ll want to read this.
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