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    Mildred B Cooper Memorial Chapel

    4.0 (24 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Chris W.

    Beautiful chapel! Great architecture! Nice walking trails. Worth the drive to Bella Vista from Bentonville...15 minutes

    Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel, Bella Vista
    Bruce K.

    I lived in Northwest Arkansas in the early 2000's and return to visit often. I've driven out to Eureka Springs to see the wonderful and magical Thorncrown Chapel. I stopped there on one of my big cross-country trips and if you haven't been, you should absolutely go. And yet, somehow I did not know that this chapel, just as beautiful as that other, existed. Well, now you know too. The chapel was designed by E. Fay Jones (same as the other) and constructed in 1988. It was commissioned by John A. Cooper to honor Arkansas native Mildred Borum Cooper, his late wife. And a tremendous honor it is. This is an absolutely beautiful building on a fabulous site. Thank you, Mister Cooper. I managed to arrive during a relatively quiet time so other than having to shush two women who were talking quietly, I mostly had the chapel to myself. It looks like an open air structure but in fact is completely enclosed and air conditioned. When no one is talking, it is a peaceful and lovely spot to reflect. I am not a particular religious person, but it was easy to sit here and think about how wonderful life is on this fantastic planet and say a quiet "Thank you" to talented people like the ones who built this. The space makes that possible. If you are anywhere near Northwest Arkansas, perhaps passing through on I-49, visiting Walmart or Tyson Foods or the University down in Fayetteville, don't miss out on stopping here. Two asks, my friends. First, please stay on the paved trails and don't wander off into the woods. Second, keep voices down and be respectful of the space. [Review 656 of 2024 - 326 in Arkansas - 21687 overall]

    I was so excited to get married at this beautiful chapel, but the way they handled pricing and communication completely changed my mind. I first reached out on September 3rd, after seeing on their website that a small elopement package was listed for $300. On September 5th, Cindy called me back and said the price had changed on September 1st to $500. I pointed out that their website still said $300. Cindy explained the board president instructed her to enforce the new price and said they no longer had access to the person who built the website. I asked if they would meet in the middle at $400 since I had inquired and talked on the phone while the price still said $300. Cindy sighed, sounded frustrated, and said maybe we just weren't the right fit and should look elsewhere. She also said she could ask her boss if meeting in the middle was possible but implied it was unlikely, adding that her boss would probably ask why she was booking on a holiday (Memorial Day) rather than address the issue of misleading pricing. Cindy told me they couldn't update the website, which was why the information didn't match. But when I checked again on September 27, the price had been updated to $500. So clearly, updates can be made when they want to. (Attached are screenshots of the $300 price on September 4th and the $500 price on September 27th--on the very same site they said they couldn't change.) For me, this was never about the extra $200. I would have happily paid $500 if that had been the price when I first looked. It's about principle and trust. When a business publicly lists a price, they should stand by it. Being met with sighs and frustration for asking a reasonable request made the whole interaction worse. Walking away from a venue I loved was disappointing. This chapel is gorgeous, and I truly wanted to be married there. But honesty and fairness matter more than appearances, especially for such an important day. My hope is that other couples see this and know what to expect. Weddings are emotional and meaningful. You deserve professionalism and integrity. I would wholeheartedly recommend looking elsewhere.

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    If you are near this chapel you should definitely stop. It is nestled in a beautiful wooded area and is absolutely gorgeous!! The architecture is amazing and it is so peaceful inside

    Carlos and Abby's 2-18-24 wedding!
    Beverly O.

    A beautiful venue for a beautiful wedding! Precious friends had their wedding at this gorgeous chapel in the woods. It's well maintained, clean, light and bright. Staff is friendly and easy to work with. Definitely a good distance walk from parking , is handicapped accessible. The office and restrooms are also a lengthy walk away from the chapel, so be aware and have guests plan accordingly.

    Grace Y.

    We visited on a Friday afternoon shortly after 4pm--- the space is truly beautiful! Inside the chapel were 3 people and they said the space was reserved for a private event, but they allowed us to take a couple of photos so we were in and out in two minutes. When we exited, a huge group of people entered for their event so we made sure to stay out of their way. Once everyone was seated inside the chapel, we took some photos outside, in front of the chapel. Around 4:10pm, an employee came out and told us we had to leave because the space was reserved for a dress rehearsal. We asked if it would be okay if we took a couple more photos. She was adamant that we leave immediately, even after asking if we were from out of town (we were) and saying we should have checked the facebook page for updated hours. I completely understand that the space was reserved, but people literally arrived in shorts and t-shirts. Everyone was dressed super casually, so I find it hard to believe that our being there for a couple more minutes would have been an issue. The chapel doors were closed and we were not bothering anyone. Our group of 5 traveled to Bentonville for spring break and we were leaving the next morning. I understand the employee's perspective, but I just wish they could have been a little more understanding of our situation. She also stared us down as we left, which felt a little unnecessary. Moral of the story: public chapel hours are 8am-5pm but double check the facebook page just in case!

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    Bee W.

    My best friend got married today. It was wonderful to be a part of his wedding party. And the venue is gorgeous. Amazing raised ceiling with windows from top to bottom allowing the woods to appear to be inside. So much light and such beautiful architecture. Truly a special venue in the midst of a green wooded haven. The staff are so helpful and friendly. I spoke to them on the phone from another state as I was helping with the planning and they had suggestions and were so patient. And day of they were also great. She didn't rush us even though they had three weddings back to back and we were sandwiched in the middle. The only thing you need to consider is there is only one bathroom and the path to it is windy and a little steep for older people. There is a place for the bride to change and get ready in. It's the same building as the bathroom. I would suggest flats until you get back up to the main path if you decide to wear heels. Which they did tell us during the rehearsal. Also warned us about there being only one bathroom. The drive up to the chapel is tricky. Some people got lost so make sure to have good directions for your guests. There is parking although I don't know what the vehicle count it can accommodate would be. Another important thing to check. The venue is pretty enough not to need decorations but you can decorate it if you would like. I would recommend this venue if you are aware of the path and bathroom situation. Also the fact that there aren't any good reception venues nearby.

    Anouchka R.

    Amazing architectural design. A gem hidden on a hill, surrounded by water. Wonderful staffs, they helped us and made us feel comfortable, they made sure we had everything we needed. Beautiful place to visit when in Arkansas.

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    Jordan R.

    If you're visiting the Northwest Arkansas area, take time to drive up to Bella Vista and see this chapel. It's about a 20 minute drive north of Bentonville, only a couple of minutes off the interstate. After you park, it's a few minute walk down a paved walkway to the chapel. The chapel is surrounded by many trees, and there is a lake not far off from the right. The chapel is open to the public, and it was great to visit on a Monday afternoon because we were the only ones inside of the chapel and could really admire all the beautiful architecture and the scenery outside. We're so glad we made a stop up there to see it!

    Amber D.

    Beautiful place with amazing building architecture surrounded by forest trees near a lake. Peaceful, lovely, a historic wonder.

    View of lake from chapel
    Dionne T.

    Beautiful chapel tucked away in some mountains. Wonderful views from the chapel of the nearby lake. It felt like this chapel just belonged in all the gorgeous nature that surrounded it. No wonder it's made a name for itself. I want to say I read about it in some article on beautiful architectural buildings. One of a kind place, for sure. I was glad to have been able to see it for my niece's wedding last month.

    Summer C.

    Stumbled upon this place while doing some sight seeing. Very beautiful! We came when it was closed (after 5pm), but we could still see a lot if not all of it. There is a large parking lot among the trees, so if you have an event there or attend one there seems to be plenty of parking. The pathway down to the chapel is beautiful - within the forest - so many trees! The chapel's walls and roof are glass so you can look out and up unto the forest trees. They have a office where you can get information on it, but when we got there it was closed. So Beautiful!

    Well...this chapel is an amazing place to get Engaged! 12/29/2017 So beautiful...the music was lovely and it was still decorated for the holiday season. Thank you for having such a beautiful place to relax.

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    My stars, this place is gorgeous! The architecture is quite a feat & made for stunning pictures. If you're in the area, don't miss it!

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    The architecture made me think of the elvish people in Lord of the Rings; if they built a church, it would look like this.

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