We saw a brochure and decided to go. It is incredibly beautiful- the buildings, grounds, folks who... read more
We had just returned from a Norway trip in the spring and were thrilled to see this stave church in... read more
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We saw a brochure and decided to go. It is incredibly beautiful- the buildings, grounds, folks who worked the gift shop, information. It is free but they accept donations for upkeep. If you miss this you will kick yourself!
We had just returned from a Norway trip in the spring and were thrilled to see this stave church in Rapid City! Beautifully done to perfection. The volunteer staff were full of information and were great to talk to about the area activities and history....More
It is a fun kitschy place in the hills that I didn't know was even there for a lot of years. Glad I finally ran across it. Great place to take some pictures and a few little trails to go on. Lovely place
Lovely wood carved chapel plus short meditation walk. Beautiful, peaceful, outstanding details on the chapel. Free but donations requested. Well worth the side trip.
This was a serene spot on the hill. The chapel itself has a short audio presentation (3-4 minutes) that runs every few minutes, which you can listen to while sitting in the chapel. This is worth the brief time because it points out the symbolism...More
If you're in Rapid City, stop and look at the Chapel in the Hills. It is surrounded by woods and the grounds are well taken care of. The church itself is incredibly beautiful!
So, we had high expectations from this place as it was very highly rated in TA. But when we got here, it was somewhat disappointing. Now, i am not trying to be rude, as this is a place of worship (no matter what religion you...More
We would like to explain that we are a registered non-profit and are totally dependent on visitors' donations and gifts to remain open. We receive no funding from our state or national Lutheran Church Body. Yes, it seems a bit awkward asking for donations and...More
The lady at the gift shop explained the history to us. It is a very beautiful building. The little museum is also very nice.
Most folks who come to South Dakota's Black Hills make a beeline for Mount Rushmore and then, having made that obligatory trip, head off to any of the hundreds of other "touristy" spots that litter the foothills outside Rapid City. If it were not for...More
One of the best Scandinavian Chapels there is. A must see if you are in Rapid City. Authentic and a delight for all ages. The gift shop offers some great things to take back home too.
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