Driving back from our beach walk, we stopped at the Wayfarers Chapel, boy am I glad we did. There are so many hidden gems all around us – it’s not like a I have a bucket list – I just am thrilled to see so much beauty and interesting things around me.
I didn’t get a picture from the road down below. Honestly as one is driving the curvy road, one often misses this.
Designed by Lloyd Wright, son of Frank. Who also built some homes here on the PV peninsula – one was just torn down a few years ago – not every house by a famous architect can survive.
When he designed the chapel in the 60s’ he planted redwood trees around it – for many many years the glass chapel stood out, but these days, the trees are reaching maturity so its’ more like a chapel in the woods
How beautiful is this! I think the guy in the suit may be a groom! This is because outside, I saw a bride! Many people do get married here.
Because Frank Lloyd Wright is the famous one – his son doesn’t get as much recognition -in many ways he is a better architect – because he didn’t drop out of school, so if Frank has attempted this – someone else would have had to figure out all the trusses and all the way the glass stays stable.
The view is gorgeous of course.
Looking from the small pool, through the redwoods to the actual chapel. A very interesting roof line, when seen from outside.
Another wonderful view, of the stone, glass, wood and metal and the beautiful design that brings it all together.
Roses and an old olive tree. I just planted new roses, I’m beginning to see buds, but nothing like this yet.
A visitor center was built in 2001, one of the designers was Eric Lloyd Wright, son of Lloyd. I didn’t go in because Pat wasn’t interested, so I guess I’ll have to stop by another time. Notice all that mustard in the back!
And finally the bride! Speaking of the bride, it is Mandy and Elks’ 10th anniversary! What a great celebration and how much they have accomplished in 10 years!
Leah