Yosemite Valley Chapel
Yosemite Valley Chapel
Yosemite Valley Chapel
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Edward
Santa Rosa, CA3,207 contributions
Nov 2022
The chapel is an iconic and famous scene of Yosemite. The building is a charming wooden chapel with a dramatic setting with woods an the granite cliffs of Yosemite Valley. It was closed when we were there and seems like it's only open for services, but I am not sure. It's easily seen on a walk along the Valley Loop or Cooks Meadow, or from the village or Ahwahnee or the Lodge since it's right on the Valley Loop Trail and next to parking.
Written 20 May 2023
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roj1281
Houston, TX524 contributions
Mar 2021
There seemed to be a sermon in progress when I visited so I didn't want to go in and disturb anyone, however it is a nice little chapel. Before you go in there is an area where there are postcards and you can leave money or a donation for the postcards. I got a few of them. The pictures and views of the chapel with the mountains in the background are great.
Written 10 July 2021
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Brad
Hong Kong, China177,658 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
The Yosemite Valley Chapel is historic landmark building located in the middle of the valley. This is a wooden chapel built in Carpenter Gothic style in the late 19th century.
The chapel is an attractive little building situated amidst the trees and peaks around the valley. The exterior is quaint, while the interior is simple with a handful of pews, alter and simple wall decor.
Note that this is an active church with regular services. Check their website for service schedule details if you are looking for a place of worship during your time in the valley.
The chapel is an attractive little building situated amidst the trees and peaks around the valley. The exterior is quaint, while the interior is simple with a handful of pews, alter and simple wall decor.
Note that this is an active church with regular services. Check their website for service schedule details if you are looking for a place of worship during your time in the valley.
Written 14 May 2019
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IN_Travelers47906
West Lafayette, IN4,717 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
The oldest building in the valley and very pretty from the outside, but unremarkable on the inside. I expected to find wonderful views of the valley and landmarks from the chapel, but no dice.
Located just off the right of Southside Drive as you drive toward Half Dome Village. Can’t miss it.
Located just off the right of Southside Drive as you drive toward Half Dome Village. Can’t miss it.
Written 15 June 2018
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ARodriguezP
Miami, FL1,550 contributions
Oct 2016 • Couples
I had never noticed this quaint chapel on previous visits to Yosemite so this time when I did see it I made sure to stop and take some pictures. This small chapel must have the most wonderful location of any house of worship in the USA as it sits in the shadow of Yosemite's awesome granite cliffs,it would probably make a wonderful choice for a wedding ceremony.
Definitely worth a stop for some pics and maybe a bit of quiet meditation or prayer.
Definitely worth a stop for some pics and maybe a bit of quiet meditation or prayer.
Written 6 October 2016
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mini
Fremont, CA212,236 contributions
July 2016 • Couples
We have gone to both services and also a very nice wedding at Yosemite Valley Chapel. Its a historic church in the valley floor area of Yosemite National Park.
The chapel was built originally in 1879. It is a New England Style church architecture.
It was started under the sponsorship of the California State Sunday School Association.
The church was originally located by the Four Mile Trail Area until it was relocated to its current location in Yosemite National Park.
The chapel was built originally in 1879. It is a New England Style church architecture.
It was started under the sponsorship of the California State Sunday School Association.
The church was originally located by the Four Mile Trail Area until it was relocated to its current location in Yosemite National Park.
Written 4 July 2016
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Frank Sories
San Francisco, CA224 contributions
Feb 2022
This is a beautiful church in an idyllic setting. The inside is only accessible during services, but it is a worthwhile stop on your circuit through Yosemite Valley.
Written 10 February 2022
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ELKW
United States11,824 contributions
June 2019
when you take picture of the chapel, the background of it is just a rock mountain, with some tress, but you can't see any special features, you can see the Yosemite falls, but on the other side, not the same side as the chapel, so you can either take picture of the chapel or take picture of the fall, can't take them together in one single photo. And for this church, it's a real church, I mean still functioning as a church, it has Sunday service on Sunday, (or some other time, you may check with it's website), it only opens when it has worship, otherwise it will be closed and you cannot enter the church for visit.
Written 10 May 2020
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travelgal1994
Franklin, TN1,062 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
I had this church on my list of places to stop... glad we did! Stop get out and look around... behind you is a beautiful vista that few ever will see!
The historic church is so beautiful sitting among all the trees... and watch for wildlife!
The historic church is so beautiful sitting among all the trees... and watch for wildlife!
Written 27 October 2019
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jozefina1
Kamloops, Canada64 contributions
July 2019
My whole family traveled to Yosemite in July. Our first stop was by Yosemite chapel and admired a view of the Yosemite Falls from the front lawn. We loved the spot so much that we unloaded our coolers and had a nice picnic. We had an opportunity to meet Pastor Brent in the chapel who was very welcoming and helpful with organization of an entry to Book of Memories for my late husband. It was very heartfelt and beautiful to visit our most favourite place in world.
Written 21 August 2019
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