36 Breathtaking Churches Across the U.S. to Add to Your Bucket List

33. Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel – Sister Chapel to Thorncrown (Bella Vista, Arkansas)

Discover another ethereal masterpiece by E. Fay Jones, the architect of the famed Thorncrown Chapel (#19). Nestled on a wooded hillside overlooking Lake Norwood, the Cooper Chapel (completed 1988) shares Thorncrown's organic style, using steel and intricate wooden beams interwoven with glass to create a structure that seems to float amongst the trees. Its series of soaring Gothic arches gives it a distinct feel, offering a serene and light-filled space for contemplation that blends seamlessly with its natural surroundings.