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Chapel in the Hills
Rapid City, SD - Nestled at the foot of the Black Hills, on the western edge of Rapid City, SD, the Chapel in the Hills is a quiet retreat open to all visitors. As a special ministry of the South Dakota Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), the chapel reaches out to vacationers and local residents alike, who look for a place to experience God's peace in their busy lives. The chapel itself is an exact reproduction of the famous Borgund Stavkirke of Laerdal, Norway. Our chapel was built in 1969 as the home for the Lutheran Vespers radio ministry. Today, visitors from all around the world find the chapel to be a place of beauty and inspiration. Arriving visitors are greeted at the "Stabbur," which is an authentic grass-roofed store house, built in Norway and assembled on site. It serves as the visitor center and gift shop. Literature about the chapel and its ministry is available at the gift shop, along with an extensive assortment of items of a Scandinavian theme. Also on the grounds is an authentic log cabin museum. Built by a Norwegian prospector who came to the Black Hills during the gold rush, it houses articles brought over from Norway or made by Scandinavians in this country during the 1800's.
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Arnold Dubin
on March 14, 2022Rick, This is a superb photo you captured of this Chapel with all its details.
Lgood
on March 14, 2022Very nice place! Great details. Super capture! Thanks for the comments on my old photos. We were nearly 12 hours on the road in a 30 hour trip away from home. Then, we were up until past midnight last night at the award's banquet. I'm super tired, will try to catch up tomorrow.
jimholmquist
on March 14, 2022Terrific shot Rick and a beautiful Chapel!
Greg&Rose Photography
on March 13, 2022Wow beautiful building welll shot
WildeLifePhotography
on March 13, 2022Beautiful capture
fotoeffects
on March 13, 2022What a lovely Scandanavian structure! Love the carved detail and the overhanging second floor.
Calazone's Flics
on March 13, 2022Wonderful capture, fantastic details!
KDP450
on March 13, 2022What a fabulous looking chapel. Love the carvings and the eco-roof.
God's Child
on March 13, 2022Gorgeous chapel with ornate details!
The link to my "Daily Photo" is here:
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Donna McCommon
on March 13, 2022Very interesting chapel.