pineywoods chapel & trails
Growing Great Marriages!
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Our Team
Our Happy Couples!
Our Mission
Our ministry leaders are Steve & Sandy Gillespie. They care for the chapel and trails and provide counseling services. They have both experienced the painful loss of previous marriages. After 36 years of marriage, Steve experienced divorce. After 31 years of marriage, Sandy experienced the death of her husband. Their unique story of r
Our ministry leaders are Steve & Sandy Gillespie. They care for the chapel and trails and provide counseling services. They have both experienced the painful loss of previous marriages. After 36 years of marriage, Steve experienced divorce. After 31 years of marriage, Sandy experienced the death of her husband. Their unique story of redemption inspires hope. Pineywoods was created by them to be a place to celebrate and encourage marriage. The Pineywoods Chapel was constructed using cedar that was logged from the property by Sandy's late husband. He was a forester who loved the trees. The trails he walked have been expanded so others can enjoy their natural beauty as they connect with God through prayer.
Our Mission
Our Happy Couples!
Our Mission
Pineywoods Chapel and Trails is dedicated to Christian ministry and strengthening marriages. Facility use is limited to events congruent with a Biblical outlook for relationships. Services include:
- Renting the chapel for weddings
- Pre-marital SYMBIS training
- Marriage counseling
- Prayer walks on over 5 miles of wooded trails.
- Fellowship events i
Pineywoods Chapel and Trails is dedicated to Christian ministry and strengthening marriages. Facility use is limited to events congruent with a Biblical outlook for relationships. Services include:
- Renting the chapel for weddings
- Pre-marital SYMBIS training
- Marriage counseling
- Prayer walks on over 5 miles of wooded trails.
- Fellowship events including a hayride, cookout and campfire.
Check out the Services tab above to learn more about what we offer.
Our Happy Couples!
Our Happy Couples!
Our Happy Couples!
“Pineywoods Chapel was the perfect place to have our small wedding. Naturally beautiful scenery, and the guests loved the hay ride down to the chapel. The hosts were so gracious and helpful with anything we needed.”
-Kim
“We had our small-intimate wedding here… and could not be happier. We knew we wanted to have it here the moment we
“Pineywoods Chapel was the perfect place to have our small wedding. Naturally beautiful scenery, and the guests loved the hay ride down to the chapel. The hosts were so gracious and helpful with anything we needed.”
-Kim
“We had our small-intimate wedding here… and could not be happier. We knew we wanted to have it here the moment we met Sandy and Steve! They were very accommodating - she even let me, my maid of honor, and my mother get ready at their house (on the same property) before heading over to the chapel. They also have a “hitching post” which is an outdoor reception/dinner area which is outside in the open but they also have plastic enclosures and heaters for if it’s raining or cold. I loved every minute of our wedding and so glad we chose Pineywoods Chapel and Trails.”
-Kara
“We were so happy with the location to renew our vows. Pineywoods Chapel and Trails was a secluded beautiful chapel that was perfect. Sandy and Steven went out of their way to make sure we had everything possible. From wagon ride to the Chapel to the beautiful pictures, they made this an unforgettable place for our dream to come true.”
-Patti
“My husband and I chose Pineywoods Chapel for our wedding, because it was the perfect size for our idea of a small wedding. Sandy and Steve were wonderful hosts and very understanding and accommodating of the "big day"(it was a Tuesday). The Chapel is absolutely precious. It was the perfect place and day for us to start the rest of our life together. ❤”
-Joanna
The Gillespies were so so kind and accommodating on our Special Day!! They answered questions and provided all the help we needed with guest transportation from the trails to the chapel ❤️
-Erin
Pineywoods Chapel was the perfect place for our wedding. Just the right size for us and our immediate family. Everyone enjoyed the hayride to the chapel and back. Dancing on the front porch before we walked down the aisle is a memory we will never forget. We highly recommend the Pineywoods Chapel & Trails for a one of a kind intimate wedding setting.
-Steve & Susan
help us grow great marriages!
Pineywoods Chapel & Trails is a non-profit. We do not charge counseling fees. Contributions help us minister to couples and to maintain facilities and trails. Gifts are fully tax deductible.
