The edifice, constructed of redwood, glass and local stone, was built in 1949-51. The huge, circular glass panes also convey spiritual concepts. A Visitors' Center connected to the Chapel by a colonnade houses a large Bible diorama designed by Lloyd Wright, exhibits of Swedenborg's contributions to religious thought, and a library of Swedenborgian literature. Gardens tastefully landscaped with flowering shrubs and evergreen trees enhance the magnificence of the setting. Planting in the cloistered garden is representative of many plants and shrubs from the Holy Land.
Admission is free.