Pretty palace chapel south carolina

We live in a day and age where more and more we are seeking answers, spirituality and meditative release. We are bombarded by an explosion of news, social media, financial pressures and political turmoil. Yet, hidden away in the Western Carolina mountains, in Cleveland, South Carolina is such a place where you can escape and

The Fred W. Symmes Chapel (also known as "Pretty Place") is located at the YMCA's Camp Greenville in Cleveland, SC. It's perched on the edge of a mountain nearly 3000 feet above sea level with heavenly views for miles.

When we were planning our trip to South Carolina, I asked several people for advice on "can't miss" locations. Everyone told me we had to see "Pretty Place". We stopped by one afternoon and were so blown away by the incredible view and spiritual atmosphere that we had to return the following morning before dawn to experience a glorious sunrise. Incredible experience! www.campgreenville.org View On Black Had a flashlight in my camera bag so I used a little light painting on the beams in order…

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Sundown at Pretty Place Chapel in Cleveland, South Carolina USA

The Fred W. Symmes Chapel was constructed in 1941. The chapel is an open air chapel built on top of Standing Stone Mountain in South Carolina. It is know as Pretty Place by the locals.. The view is breathtaking. The chapel was given to the YMCA Camp Greenville by Mr. Symmes. I made 7 trips to Pretty Place before I finally got a clear view of the valley. Fog is common and even when it looks like a clear day..once you are on top of the mountain things change. Finally on the 7th visit I was…

In Cleveland, South Carolina, the Fred W. Symmes Chapel, referred to as "Pretty Place" and "Chapel in the Mountains" at Camp Greenville

When you walk through the doors of this little chapel in the mountains of South Carolina, all you can say is ...Wow!!! The photo itself is only so-so at best.... we were here at midday in full sun and the horizon was very hazy.but I'll be returning in a few weeks when the leaves have turned and the sun is rising behind the cross. I hope Mother Nature cooperates.