The other day, I posted an image of a farm house and barn that many people found appealing. It was the home of The Sloane’s, a family that founded the Cathedral of the Pines in Rindge, NH. This lovely outdoor chapel has a wonderful view of Mount Monadnock (seen here). The story goes that the family bought the farm and land with plans that their children could all build homes there. One son, Sandy, chose the spot where the chapel is located because a storm in 1938 took down enough trees to open up this view of the mountain. Unfortunately, Sandy died in World War II. In August 1945, the family wanted to hold a memorial service for their son. They chose the clearing where Sandy had planned to build his home for the location of the service. Soon, others began to ask to hold services there as well. Today, it is an ecumenical chapel with a bell tower and visitor center.
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Very nice!
Beautiful pictures and what a very touching story.
It’s a nice place. I attended a wedding there years ago. Cheers!
The Cathedral of the Pines is really breathtaking, and why other people began to ask to hold services there is obvious: it’s a place of peace and meditation.
Great photos!
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Sid
Beautiful and peaceful, Chris.
xo 😀
Thank you 😊 It is such a lovely spot with an amazing view. They have some short trails that we explored with additional chapels and statues and such. Have a wonderful evening, my friend. Cheers 😃
Indeed, an amazing view.
Be well and safe, my friend 🙂
You as well. 🌞
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Thank you for sharing. Love hearing how one family kept the memory of a son alive and stretching out to the next generations. Thank you for sharing:)
Thank you, my pleasure.
Love the sky in these images.
Thank you 😊
Beautiful
Thank you so much. Cheers!
Amazing pictures! I love the colours and the contrasts! 🙂 But a sad story…
Oh, I know. My images don’t do justice to the spot.
That´s something I don´t believe for a second! 🙂 If it were any more beautiful than your pictures, people would just faint from sheer emotional overload 😉
Ha ha ha. Well, thank you, Sarah. Cheers!
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So ever green….lovely framed in feeling…have a wonderful day Chris ☺️
Thank you. Yes, I love the mountain framed in green. The mountain is a good day hike with great views from the top. Have a great weekend. Cheers!
Wonderful story and sandy would be proud
Thank you… I agree. Cheers!
Cheers and happy thanksgiving 🍁
You also. 🙂