cathedral of the pines

We lived in southern NH for a few years and found this place to be a wonderful escape to peace and tranquility. It was established as a nondenominational place of worship for all religions and also pays homage to the service of women both in the military and in the abundance of supporting roles throughout the history of conflicts around the world. I recently returned to the area on business and had a Sunday to myself. I was drawn back to the outdoor cathedral and it's fantastic view of Mt. Monadnock as the backdrop for the altar. Worth a detour and a voluntary donation.

A sanctuary with beautiful views. It's peaceful and tranquil. There's also a small gift shop. It's a great place to visit. It's also probably a lovely place to get married.

We visited the Cathedral of the Pines whilst on a Fall Foliage coach tour from Boston.The coach driver made a special detour for us to see it and it was one of the highlights of the day - a place that will linger long in the memory.A truly lovely place with wonderful scenery - I could have stayed there for a couple of hours and taken in the peace and calm of the place on a really lovely Fall day with a clear deep blue sky. As it was we were only here about 20 minutes!If you are in the south New Hampshire area do try and visit - there is a good web site but it isn't open all year.

Although there is a large structure, I think the primary attraction here is the gardens, and although we were a bit off season the gardens still looked nice. From the 'sanctuary' there is a nice view of a nearby mountain, so that is very nice too. Attraction's price is a donation. Poor signage so plan on using your GPS the entire way in.

Everything was wonderful , there is a nice little gift shop , and the scenery is beautiful.This would be a nice place to get married.

Amazing wedding location I was in the bridal party and it was breath taking. The bridal assistant was extremely helpful and nice. Would definitely recommend.

Very serene, easy walk through the garden. There was a wedding happening at the main area, beautiful day with an awesome view of the mountain. Wish I could donate more to help with their maintenance, etc.

Attended a very beautiful wedding here. The scenery was stunning. It has a non-denominational philosophy and honors women who served in World War II.

God listens wherever we are, but there is just something that touches your heart when standing at the alter overlooking beautiful, beautiful scenery.

I had visited here many years ago but was surprised at how it had changed. I remembered a very beautiful spot with tall pines and the sound of wind blowing through he branches. The vista is now wide open with spectacular views of Mount Monadnock. Many little outdoor chapelsalong the pathways. I will have to come back when the museum is open and the gardens have developed.

The Cathedral of the Pines is a lovely place atop a hill in southern New Hampshire. Many weddings and nondenominational services are held there. Prior to a major storm about five years ago, the place was completely covered with huge pine trees. The wind going through the branches was the most soothing sound. Now, without most of there trees, the site has love shrubs and flowers. The main altar overlooks Mount Monadnock. Organ music is often heard as you sit on the benches in front of the altar. There are also many other reflection altars and spots as you walk along the trails around the Cathedral. There is a museum on the property, as well as a gift shop. The bell tower at the entrance is really nice, as well.

This is a very beautiful setting. Beautiful views of Mount Monadnock. It is a wonderful backdrop for a wedding.

Wonderul place to pay tribute to all service people of USA.Well maintained and very peaceful. Only open til October.

Unique setting and a great place to include in your visit to the area. Amazing views of Mount Monadnock and sweeping vistas of the NH countryside.

The Cathedral of the Pines started many years ago after the son of the property's owner was killed at war. Suddenly, one day, a storm opened up the area through the pines. There are several altars and many places for reflection throughout the property. The bell tower is lovely. There's a high quality museum on the property, as well. The gift shop is small but adequate for the facility. Many weddings are held here in the summer. There's always a breeze. Unfortunately, a heavy windstorm a few years ago wiped out most of the pines. But the staff has replaced some of the trees with seedlings, put in beautiful flower gardens, and made it look so very nice. This is not a party place; it is a place of reflection and quiet with lovely mountain and lake views.