Chapel on the Rock
Chapel on the Rock
4.7
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lizamarie2016
Houston, TX102 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
This Beautiful Chapel was visited by St Pope John Paul when He came to visit Colorado. You will see the Saint’s picture in the walls of the Tohasa Cafe about a minute walk away from the chapel . Surrounded by Rocky Mountains from all sides, it brought me a sense of peace right away. It took us more than two hours of drive from Denver ( Morrison area- I think 🤔)
The cafe is also selling some souvenir items.
The cafe is also selling some souvenir items.
Written October 12, 2023
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awildakaneta
Colorado Springs, CO5 contributions
May 2023 • Family
A stunning panorama can be created by placing a cathedral in front of a backdrop of mountains. Excellent detour. We were unable to enter the church when the service was taking place, but we did go to the gift shop that was there. It was interesting to learn that Pope John Paul II had stopped by. While we were in this section of the park, we also went to Lily Lake and the Wild Basin, and I really regret not being able to spend more time in those areas.
Written October 26, 2023
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TravelingMMom
Boulder, CO212 contributions
Oct 2022
Right on the property of the Chapel on the Rock, Tahosa Coffee Shop (check web for open days/times) is located in what once was a stone storage building, but remodeled and a deck was added. This building, north of the driveway to the Chapel, houses a gift shop and coffee house that serves Boulder OZO coffee, pastries, burrito, and most importantly offers, cow, almond and oat milks! The interior of the building is calm and serene, the staff super friendly and the coffee/tea is very good. This just makes St. Malo a great stop when visiting the area. Tahosa Coffee Shop just opened Summer 2023.
Written October 14, 2022
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Kelly B
Iowa5,605 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
I read somewhere (maybe here??) that the chapel is open until 4:00 pm every day. So, when we passed by at 3:40, we pulled in to the lot. I took a few pictures of the outside, and then walked up the stairs to see inside. There were no signs up that this isn’t allowed. Imagine my embarrassment when I walked in to a wedding in progress! I made a quick exit. A few signs up around the property stating that the interior is not accessible to the public might be a good idea.
Written July 27, 2022
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Maggie W
84 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
The Church on the Rock, St Malo’s Chapel, is unique. The interior as expected, is old Catholic Church with wooden pews, artifact looking statues and art but elegant and peaceful. You can feel the history. Built on a rock and made of rock it is strikingly beautiful. With or without snow you can’t help but be in awe.
Written July 10, 2023
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Celeste0522
Mt Joy Township, PA193 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
Lucky for us, our Trafalgar Tours Director, Steve, lives in Colorado & knows what guests should see. This unique chapel, St. Catherine of Sienna, St. Catherine of the Rock, appears in the middle of nowhere. The entire area is magical. Try not to miss it when you are exploring.
Written August 7, 2022
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Anthony S
3 contributions
Sep 2021 • Couples
After a long day atop the summit we were racing the sun down the mountain when we came upon this jewel. With a 56 degree breeze and the shadow of the church roaring across the road it called us in. As we passed the church, the beauty caused us all to turn in disbelief. I immediately turned the car around without asking the occupants. We pulled in and the van was silent. Thoughts of hogwarts were being thrown out into the air as we exited. Every time we turned around there was another picture worth a thousand words. Bees and butterfly’s brought us peace while the breeze filled our lungs with fresh cool mountain air. This was truly a blessed placed for not just us but anyone who may fall at the feet of it’s stunning ability to blend into the mountainside.
Anthony Scine aka A.M.Sterdam
Anthony Scine aka A.M.Sterdam
Written September 17, 2021
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Gabrielle W
Mobile, AL392 contributions
Jun 2021
The church with the mountains in the background makes for a beautiful scene! Nice stop. We didn't go inside the church because Mass was taking place, but we did visit the gift shop. Neat to see that Pope John Paul II had visited. We also visited Lily Lake and the Wild Basin while in this area of the park, and I wish we had spent more time there!
Written June 15, 2021
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Grace
United States260 contributions
Mar 2021 • Couples
Inspired by a biblical phrase “upon this rock I will build my church.” Stopped here on our way to Estes Park, and I highly encourage you to do the same. It’s a beautiful chapel with interesting history. It’s truly inspirational and picturesque!
Written March 30, 2021
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Sharyl
2 contributions
Aug 2022 • Solo
You will never experience anything like this place. It is more than spiritual, it's a architectural wonder in a setting beyond reason in a jaw dropping location. Your trip to Colorado isn't complete until you've visited.
Written March 7, 2023
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Can you visit inside the chapel and so what are the hours
Written May 13, 2016
We did not go inside, check their website hun, it will tell you! From what we saw its only a cave like entrance then you just look around, so pretty, great photo options! Have fun!
Written May 14, 2016
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