Heritage Site Prospective Site
Prospective Site
Following the closure of the chapel in February 2024 and with disassembly completed in July 2024, we have determined that rebuilding on the previous (heritage) site is not possible for the future of Wayfarers Chapel. The new proposed location sits adjacent to Rancho Palos Verdes City Hall on the Battery Barnes military site.
Before – After Images
On the left is a 1958 photo of Wayfarers Chapel on our original site, and the right shows an artistic rendering of the National Historic Landmark chapel rebuilt on the new Battery Barnes site.
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On the left is a 1954 photo of the Wayfarers Chapel Bell Tower on our original site, and the right shows an artistic rendering of the National Historic Landmark chapel rebuilt on the new Battery Barnes site.
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1950s view of Wayfarers Chapel from the road on Palos Verdes Drive South. The right image shows an artistic rendering of the chapel rebuilt up on the Alta Vicente hilltop, seen from Palos Verdes Drive West, with the Point Vicente Lighthouse in the background.
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Left: Late 1950s view of the original Wayfarers Chapel location and the right shows an artistic rendering of the chapel rebuilt on the new Battery Barnes site.
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Views from Our
Prospective New Location
Dedicated on Mother’s Day in 1951, the Chapel has served local communities in many different ways. Much more than a tourist destination, this Lloyd Wright National Historic Landmark has served as a beacon to the Peninsula for almost 75 years.
Rebuilding the Wright Legacy is a fundraising campaign dedicated to rebuilding the historic Wayfarers Chapel complex of buildings on a new site. Explore the opportunity to have your legacy reach further into the future of the Peninsula by contributing to Rebuilding the Wright Legacy Campaign.
A Place for One, A Place for All
A Place for One, A Place for All
The Chapel, designed by Lloyd Wright (pictured above), was granted National Historic Landmark status in 2023. By granting the Chapel the very highest level of Landmarking, the U.S. Department of the Interior recognizes the cultural and historic importance of the chapel.
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CHAPEL UPDATE
We welcome you to join us for Sunday Worship Service at 10:15am, and Wednesday Prayer & Healing Service at 10:00am, currently held at St Francis Episcopal Church (small sanctuary).
2200 Via Rosa ~ Palos Verdes Estates ~ 90274
Visit our YouTube channel for live streams of our Sunday sermon
New Online Community
Wayfarers Chapel and the Swedenborgian Church of North America have collaborated together in launching a new spiritual offering in the creation of a online spiritual community. Please join our newsletter below for Zoom login instructions.
Each week will have a theme and some readings to explore to find their spiritual meaning in our lives presently. There will be time to share in conversations and to ask questions and to also give our lived experience regarding how God and life have been at work in our life.
For more information visit the Exploring New Earth page.
Details: Meetings will be held online via Zoom from 12:00pm – 1:00pm (Pacific Time) on Sundays and you can also join in person if you live locally as we will be gathering for these meetings inside the St. Francis Chapel located at 2200 Via Rosa in Palos Verdes Estates. If you are interested, please add your email below for login instructions.
Launching in 2026: ENE+ a new meeting opportunity on Tuesday evenings from 6:00pm – 7:00/7:30pm.
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Chapel Grounds Are Closed
NO PUBLIC ACCESS ALLOWED ON PREMISES
Wayfarers Chapel was disassembled in 2024 to save it from landslide destruction. The chapel and the surrounding grounds are closed due to the momentum of local land movement.
Chapel grounds are unsafe. Please do not enter. NO TRESPASSING
For more information, please view our prospective new site press release and frequently asked questions.
chapel disassembly was completed in july 2024
The natural sanctuary of Palos Verdes sits nestled in a grove of towering redwoods on the shores of the Pacific Ocean. Designed by renowned organic architect Lloyd Wright, the stone and glass structure gives unique expression to the sacred space that welcomes all Wayfarers along life’s path.
~ Wayfarers Chapel
Latest News
Wayfarers Chapel Celebrates 75 Years and a New Vision for the Future
Wayfarers Chapel Celebrates 75 Years and a New Vision for the Future May 13, 2026 On Mother’s Day, May 13, 1951, the doors of Wayfarers Chapel first opened to the world, welcoming travelers, worshippers, seekers, and dreamers into a sacred space unlike any other. Conceived through the vision and generosity of Narcissa Cox Vanderlip and brought to life by famed architect Lloyd Wright, the glass sanctuary became an [...]
Heritage and Habitat: Rebuilding a National Treasure at Battery-Barnes
Heritage and Habitat: Rebuilding a National Treasure at Battery-Barnes October 9, 2025 Wayfarers Chapel, a National Historic Landmark designed by the renowned architect Lloyd Wright, is taking a bold step toward the future while honoring its deeply rooted past. With its original glass chapel site impacted by a cataclysmic landslide and ongoing geological instability, the Chapel’s Board is working with our elected officials [...]
Wayfarers Chapel Announces Prospective New Site at Historic Battery Barnes, Honoring Peninsula’s Military Legacy and Natural Beauty
Wayfarers Chapel Announces Prospective New Site at Historic Battery Barnes, Honoring Peninsula’s Military Legacy and Natural Beauty June 17, 2025 Rancho Palos Verdes, CA — June 17, 2025 — Wayfarers Chapel, the internationally celebrated glass sanctuary designed by the renowned architect Lloyd Wright, proudly announces plans for a prospective new home at the historic Battery Barnes site in Rancho Palos Verdes. This visionary [...]
