May 23, 2012:  When we first moved to
Sedona, 25 years ago, we lived in 'The Chapel'
neighborhood for the first couple of years.

"The Chapel of The Holy Cross" is a popular
tourist destination and was practically in our
backyard.

Conceived and built by Marguerite Bruswig
Staude back in 1956, it's a remarkably beautiful
structure and architectural feat, set within the
red rocks.

Although the local St. John Vianney parish
maintains the building, it's not used for
religious services and is truly a wonderful place
for people of any faith (or non-faith) to sit in
quiet meditation or reflection.  Since 1956,
millions of visitors have spent time in
The Chapel, and many prayers have been
offered in that space.  The land and the
building are literally imbued with a peace that
is palpable.

On days when I felt frazzled, I'd walk up the
hill to spend a few minutes in the healing
sacred silence. This is a pencil sketch I
did back then on crescent board.