Discover the Rustic and Spiritual Charm of Yucaipas Sacred Places

Nestled in the foothills of San Bernardino Mountains, Yucaipa is a small city with big heart that exudes a rustic, scenic, charming and quaint vibe. The area has been inhabited by Native American tribes for thousands of years before Spanish missionaries arrived to convert them to Christianity. Today, there are still many religious landmarks and sacred places that reflect the diverse spiritual beliefs of its people.

One such place is St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church (12687 California Street). It was named after the first American saint who dedicated her life to serving immigrants and marginalised communities. This beautiful church features stunning stained glass windows depicting scenes from Cabrinis life as well as several statues and an outdoor grotto dedicated to Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Another notable religious landmark in Yucaipa is Calimesa Seventhday Adventist Church (391 Myrtlewood Drive), which showcases Gothicinspired architecture with towering spires resembling medieval cathedrals found throughout Europe. Visitors can attend services or take a stroll around its lush gardens filled with exotic trees, shrubs and flowers.

For those seeking something offbeat yet spiritually uplifting, head over to Gold Hill Cemetery (Hillside Avenue at King Edward Street). Founded in 1909 during a gold rush period when prospectors flocked there seeking fortune in mines nearby, it now serves as final resting place for many early pioneers including some famous residents like Charles Ebbets Jr., who built the Ebbets Field stadium for Brooklyn Dodgers baseball team; artist Raymond Reddington; comedian Robert Williams father of actor Robin Williams amongst others.

A more unconventional destination would be Angelus Oaks Community Church (46961 Highway 38). Hidden away deep within San Bernardino National Forest on your way up towards Big Bear Lake resort town along Highway 38 en route to Honey Bear Cider Mill awaits an unpretentious church. The nondenominational chapel is a tiny yet welldecorated with charming decor, and outside theres plenty of space for quiet meditation or picnic lunches.

Lastly, head out to Wildwood Canyon State Park Nature Center (37752 Oak Glen Road) which offers visitors panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and foothills. Here you can explore various trails peppered by chapels and shrines set amidst natural habitat galleries that showcase local flora and fauna as well as invite introspection on life, nature, spirit and transcendence.

In conclusion, Yucaipa abounds with options for visitors seeking spiritual experiences in its rustic surroundings. Whether one prefers traditional churches or unique cemeteries in hillsides or hidden treeshaded chapels up canyon roads winding their way through forests leading towards mountain tops offering resplendent vistas, each place has something special to offer. Come experience the tranquillity of these sacred places that bring together history, faith and nature all bundled into one!

Websites:

St Frances Cabrini Church https://sfcyucaipa.org/

Calimesa Seventh Day Adventist Church https://calimesasda.com/

Gold Hill Cemetery http://www.goldhillcemetery.co

Angelus Oaks Community Church https://angelusoakschurch.com/

Wildwood Canyon Nature Centre https://parks.ca.gov/WildwoodCanyon