NEWS 2013
The Chapel at Oaklake Trails
Nestled in a grove of trees, just adjacent to the very popular tent camping sites at Oaklake Trails, the Chapel at Oaklake Trails is beginning to take shape. About seven years ago, three major incorporators, also permanent residents of Oaklake, had a dream to one day have a chapel on this 400 acre rustic setting and clothing optional environment, in Creek County.
During several weeks, trees were cleared; foundations laid; walls constructed; roof completed and doors and windows installed, work continues to make this dream come true.
The Chapel at Oaklake Trails – A Religious Corporation, is a Not-For-Profit Corporation Church. Fundraising and donations have continued for many years, and through these generous donations, the Chapel will be built. Volunteer workers have made it a reality.
The 768 square foot structure (24’ x 32’) with vaulted ceiling and large windows will be the setting for future religious and devotional events. In the past, church services, nude weddings, wedding renewal vows ceremonies, memorial services and the like have taken place on the beautiful sunset ridge at the gazebo, and also in the park’s clubhouse.
Aside from restroom facilities and a mechanical room, the chapel will be a large open room for regular and special church services. It will also serve as a more convenient place to hold meetings and conferences, leaving the clubhouse available for other uses.
As work on the structure continues, a large cast iron bell and a steeple will signal the completion of this project, hopefully by spring.
Chapel First Service
RENEWAL OF VOWS
On Sunday, May 26, at 11:00 a.m., the Chapel at Oaklake Trails will hold its first service in our new facility. That service will be a Renewal of Vows. All couples are invited to participate and singles are encouraged to come and celebrate with our friends. Donations will be accepted and will be used to complete the building, including the exterior painting, a steeple, art for the altar area, and a meditation garden.
As a progress update, the Chapel interior painting is complete. We now have pews, which are being retrofitted for our facility. Extra wood from the pews is being re-purposed to provide chair rails. The carpet has been ordered and we expect it will be installed the week of May 5th. After installation of the carpet, the final trim work will begin. The bathroom fixtures are ready to install and the tile entry way is complete.
Regardless of religious preferences, we are fortunate to have this addition to our beautiful park.
News
The Chapel is built!
We were visited by a very special customer recently.
