The Chapel
A Gathering of History
The 1800s Wood Paneling
from Calvary Tabernacle Church in Bristersburg, Virginia
The Podium Chairs
from Milner Presbyterian Church in Raleigh, North Carolina
The Pulpit Cross
The pulpit cross was crafted from wood salvaged from Merry Oaks Baptist Church in Merry Oaks, North Carolina. The historic church building was demolished in 2025 and no longer stands today.
The Historic Pews
The 1892 Romanesque-style pews from Trinity United Methodist Church in Paris, Virginia
The Windows & Oaks
The sanctuary is framed by six full-size windows, allowing the beauty of the surrounding grounds to become part of the chapel itself. Through the windows, guests can take in the peaceful landscape and the mature oak trees that have stood watch over these historic grounds. At the front of Horseshoe Chapel, seven beautiful oak trees stand as historic witnesses, creating a natural and welcoming presence at the entrance to the church.
Fellowship Hall & Additional Rooms
Room to Gather & Prepare
Conveniently connected to the sanctuary, the spacious fellowship hall and kitchen provide an accessible setting for gatherings, receptions, meals, and time together before or after an event. Two additional rooms at the front of the sanctuary offer private, convenient space for wedding parties to prepare or for other event needs. Together, these spaces allow guests to move comfortably throughout the chapel while keeping the character and beauty of the historic sanctuary at the heart of the experience.
Horseshoe Chapel is more than a historic building. Throughout the sanctuary, pieces of the past have been carefully brought together, allowing the stories and craftsmanship of generations of churches to live on in a new setting.
From the historic pews and handcrafted woodwork to the sanctuary's distinctive furnishings, each detail carries a story of its own.
Here, the past and the present overlap before your eyes.