This beautiful church was designed by Marguerite Brunswig Staude, a sculptor and student of Frank Lloyd Wright. Her inspiration came in 1932 when she viewed the newly constructed Empire State Building from a certain angle and saw what seemed to be a cross imposed through the very core of the structure. Staude had inherited a large sum of money and wanted to build a church that would glorify God and give thanks for the gifts she had received in life. After searching throughout Europe looking for the ideal location, she was struck by the beauty of Sedona and decided to build a "monument to faith" among its red rocks. It was completed in 1956.
The Chapel of the Holy Cross is open to the public daily 9am-5pm and on Sundays 10am-5pm. It is operated by the Diocese of Phoenix and St. John Vianney parish. Parking is limited, and you may not be able to park at the top lot. If not, be prepared to walk. There are also no public restrooms at the chapel (although there is a small portable at the lower parking lot), so go before you go.
(Details: 780 Chapel Rd., Sedona. 928-282-4069, http://www.chapeloftheholycross.com/.)
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