Louisiana certainly has some beautiful places of worship, but there is perhaps none better than this secretive little place that is only accessible by boat. Built from the visions of a single resident of the sleepy Blind River area in St. James Parish, this chapel has brought peace and love to all who’ve visited for many years. Check out this secret hidden gem in Louisiana and find out how you can assist in their rebuilding efforts.

In 1983, a woman named Martha Deroche had a vision of a chapel being built at her home on Blind River in St. James Parish.
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Friends in the area were recruited to build the chapel using reclaimed cypress.
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There was a 2,000-year-old cypress tree that had been struck by lightning in the surrounding swamps that they used to build the chapel and the wood siding.
They decided to name the chapel Our Lady of Blind River, and it has been delighting visitors ever since.
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The bell is run every Sunday to remind visitors of the importance of prayer.
Many people in the area have flocked with the chapel, filling it with pictures, statues, and many other beautiful decorations.
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Close up of the Lady of Blind River statue.
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Visitors can light candles here to remember loved ones.
The space brings peace and happiness to all who visit, as the genuine intentions of those who built this place shine through the walls.
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Photos by Kimberly Kerek
A number of artists have created depictions of the chapel out of love.
In recent years the chapel has been in need of repairs to continue serving the community.
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For the latest information about the chapel, be sure to visit this Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1569917069989092/

To learn more about the origins of this chapel, check out the video below:

Isn’t this place simply beautiful? Have any of you ever visited here? Let us know what your experiences were like! (And if you’d like to support the chapel, join the Facebook group here. They are planning to do a fundraiser soon to pay for repairs of the aging structure.)

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