Chapel in the Woods

Tucked beneath a canopy of towering trees and overlooking the beauty of Lake Erie, our Chapel in the Woods is one of the most welcoming spaces at Pioneer on the Lake.

This open-air chapel has been a gathering place of worship for generations. With its majestic view, handcrafted cross, the sounds of wind in the leaves and waves in the distance, the Chapel offers a peaceful setting to slow down, reflect, and worship.

Throughout the summer, churches host Sunday services here, retreat groups gather for prayer, and campers experience God’s presence - surrounded by God’s creation — no walls, no distractions, just His presence.

The Chapel in the Woods is available for:

Sunday worship services

Retreat devotional gatherings

Prayer meetings

Weather permitting, Sunday services are held in The Chapel in the Woods select Sundays throughout the summer. In the case of rain, gatherings may be moved to Hickman Hall.

Whether you are joining us for a retreat, a week of camp, bringing your church for a Sunday service, or simply walking the grounds, we invite you to step into the Chapel in the Woods and experience the stillness, beauty, and faith that have defined Pioneer since 1945.