Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel
A steel-and-glass chapel designed by Fay Jones, architect of Thorncrown Chapel, hidden in the woods of Bella Vista.
Completed in 1988 and designed by architect E. Fay Jones, the chapel uses steel pointed arches and transparent glass to create a Gothic-inspired space in the forest. It shares its design spirit with Thorncrown Chapel in Eureka Springs and is often used for weddings. Visitors may enter for free outside event times, though hours should be confirmed on site, and the chapel is closed during weddings. Located near Lake Bella Vista, it is about 13 km from downtown Bentonville.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–17:00 (paused during weddings)
Nearby sights
- Tanyard Creek Nature Trail
- Coler Mountain Bike Preserve
- Slaughter Pen Trails
- Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
- Museum of Native American History
- Compton Gardens & Arboretum
- Scott Family Amazeum
- Peel Mansion Museum & Heritage Gardens