The title of this blog is Greenery. The subject of this post is a chapel on the Bluff at Keuka Lake, Garrett Chapel. Chapels would not usually be considered a greenery topic, but the nature that surrounds this church is exquisitely beautiful. I embarked on this trip to the Yates county finger lake with a new acquaintance. We discovered that we each had experienced a childhood on the lake, so we took a drive and shared the common thread which has woven through our lives. Most all people who have or do inhabit the north end of Keuka Lake have an appreciation for the beauty of this landmark. My cousin was married here in the late 1980's many years ago. The link to Keuka lake has an interesting page with lore are fun facts- such as- Hoagy Carmichael wrote "Stardust" while at the lake!
The story of the Garrett Chapel is sad. It involves the death of a young man many years ago. The chapel was built in his memory. Please click on the above link for more facts and history! Or here.
