Thorncrown chapel

Eureka Springs' Open-Air Thorncrown Chapel Is a Paragon of ...

My family and I recently visited Eureka Springs, Arkansas. My Brother and I were able to sneak off and visit the Thorncrown Chapel. It is located just outside of Eureka and was designed by renowned architect E. Fay Jones. Jones was mentored by Frank Lloyd Wright and you can see the similarities in design. The chapel is very open and filled with natural light. It creates an experience that feels like an extension of the surrounding woods. The symmetry and simplicity of the structure creates a spectacle no matter the angle or distance and is such an interesting sight. My Brother and I were submerged into such an interesting space that really complimented everything it surrounded and it was such an awesome experience.

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