FemaleWriter
07-24-04, 04:52 AM 07-24-04
If you’ve heard of Stephen Huneck, you’ve most likely heard of the Dog Chapel.
I live about 5 miles from Dog Mountain. About a 5-10 minute drive. Up until the jeep died (2 weeks ago), we use to take Ringo to Dog Mountain every weekend from June to October.
When you drive half a mile up Spaulding Road from US route 2 near St. Johnsbury, you’ll see a white fence and a big open field. There’s a large sign that says “Dog Mountain”.
The nearest building to the parking lot is the gallery, where you can buy Huneck’s artwork and even find a dog biscuit for your dog and bottled water.
Beside the Gallery is the Chapel. Dogs are allowed inside with you. Lovely stained glass windows and Native American flute music. Also inside the chapel is the Remembrance Wall, where there are pictures and words to those that have moved on (and it’s not just limited to dogs). There are two ponds (one small, one big) for the dogs to swim in. There is a forest trail (might have been an old logging road) to walk on. You might even spot a deer. They planted wild flowers a few years back. There’s a nice scenic view from the top of Dog Mountain. And on a clear day, you can see I-93 near the first exit in Vermont. This place gives most dog owners and animal lovers a sense of awe, especially the first time there.
The Chapel and Gallery are open from June to October, between 11am and 5pm. Though, people are allowed to bring their dogs at other times, if they don’t want to visit the gallery or chapel.
Dogs are allowed off-leash, unless fights break out. They have spare leashes there, just in case. Most people let their dog off-leash. But, some dogs don’t go off-leash for various reasons.
There are at least two socials. The Dog Picnic is in August, I think. Last year, there were over 100 dogs at the Dog Picnic. Stephen Huneck is at the Dog Picnic and can sign books. The other social is in October. There might be more, but these are the only ones we are aware of.
Anyway, I have a few pictures of Dog Mountain. But pictures do not do the place justice. All dog owners/lovers should experience Dog Mountain at least once in their life…if possible, that is. Oh, and the black dog in the pictures is Ringo.
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http://img39.photobucket.com/albums/v121/FemaleWriter/dogchapel.jpg
This is the chapel. In front of the sign there are statues; though some dogs don’t know that.
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http://img39.photobucket.com/albums/v121/FemaleWriter/WACABNDA.jpg
This is the sign in front of the chapel.
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http://img39.photobucket.com/albums/v121/FemaleWriter/dogangel.jpg
Just inside the chapel is this dog angel. On the walls you see the many pictures and words…that’s the Remembrance Wall.
~
http://img39.photobucket.com/albums/v121/FemaleWriter/RemembranceWall.jpg
And here is Huneck’s dedication to the Remembrance Wall.
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http://img39.photobucket.com/albums/v121/FemaleWriter/RingoSwimming.jpg
Here is Ringo enjoying the large pond there. He does not swim like a dog (and he’s part lab).
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http://img39.photobucket.com/albums/v121/FemaleWriter/frogdog.jpg
We don’t call him Frog Dog for nothing (actually my mom nicknamed him that after he sat on his toy frog).
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http://img39.photobucket.com/albums/v121/FemaleWriter/freedogs.jpg
This is a nice area of Dog Mountain. Ringo is hanging out with Sparkles, a Basenji.
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http://img39.photobucket.com/albums/v121/FemaleWriter/RingoNmeadow.jpg
This was taken on the gallery’s porch. The small, reddish dog is named Meadow. The tiny things you see on the grass is wooden statues of birds.
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http://img39.photobucket.com/albums/v121/FemaleWriter/angeldog.jpg
At the top of Dog Mountain, there is a post. At the top of the post is this angel dog, facing outward. It’s beautiful in the fall.
~
http://img39.photobucket.com/albums/v121/FemaleWriter/gotringosback.jpg
Ringo’s tail is wagging. He loves it at Dog Mountain (by now he knows the route and gets excited). The other dog in the picture is another Basenji. The pair of human legs you see on the right belong to the Basenjis’ owner.
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I thought I had taken more pictures than these ones, but I guess not. Hopefully, it gives you an idea of what’s there. And hopefully, you can make the trip someday. Bring your dog(s). There are a few pet friendly places to stay at.
For more info on Dog Mountain: http://www.dogchapel.com/
For info on Stephen Huneck: http://huneck.com/
Take Care!
:wave:
~Christine
I live about 5 miles from Dog Mountain. About a 5-10 minute drive. Up until the jeep died (2 weeks ago), we use to take Ringo to Dog Mountain every weekend from June to October.
When you drive half a mile up Spaulding Road from US route 2 near St. Johnsbury, you’ll see a white fence and a big open field. There’s a large sign that says “Dog Mountain”.
The nearest building to the parking lot is the gallery, where you can buy Huneck’s artwork and even find a dog biscuit for your dog and bottled water.
Beside the Gallery is the Chapel. Dogs are allowed inside with you. Lovely stained glass windows and Native American flute music. Also inside the chapel is the Remembrance Wall, where there are pictures and words to those that have moved on (and it’s not just limited to dogs). There are two ponds (one small, one big) for the dogs to swim in. There is a forest trail (might have been an old logging road) to walk on. You might even spot a deer. They planted wild flowers a few years back. There’s a nice scenic view from the top of Dog Mountain. And on a clear day, you can see I-93 near the first exit in Vermont. This place gives most dog owners and animal lovers a sense of awe, especially the first time there.
The Chapel and Gallery are open from June to October, between 11am and 5pm. Though, people are allowed to bring their dogs at other times, if they don’t want to visit the gallery or chapel.
Dogs are allowed off-leash, unless fights break out. They have spare leashes there, just in case. Most people let their dog off-leash. But, some dogs don’t go off-leash for various reasons.
There are at least two socials. The Dog Picnic is in August, I think. Last year, there were over 100 dogs at the Dog Picnic. Stephen Huneck is at the Dog Picnic and can sign books. The other social is in October. There might be more, but these are the only ones we are aware of.
Anyway, I have a few pictures of Dog Mountain. But pictures do not do the place justice. All dog owners/lovers should experience Dog Mountain at least once in their life…if possible, that is. Oh, and the black dog in the pictures is Ringo.
~~
http://img39.photobucket.com/albums/v121/FemaleWriter/dogchapel.jpg
This is the chapel. In front of the sign there are statues; though some dogs don’t know that.
~
http://img39.photobucket.com/albums/v121/FemaleWriter/WACABNDA.jpg
This is the sign in front of the chapel.
~
http://img39.photobucket.com/albums/v121/FemaleWriter/dogangel.jpg
Just inside the chapel is this dog angel. On the walls you see the many pictures and words…that’s the Remembrance Wall.
~
http://img39.photobucket.com/albums/v121/FemaleWriter/RemembranceWall.jpg
And here is Huneck’s dedication to the Remembrance Wall.
~
http://img39.photobucket.com/albums/v121/FemaleWriter/RingoSwimming.jpg
Here is Ringo enjoying the large pond there. He does not swim like a dog (and he’s part lab).
~
http://img39.photobucket.com/albums/v121/FemaleWriter/frogdog.jpg
We don’t call him Frog Dog for nothing (actually my mom nicknamed him that after he sat on his toy frog).
~
http://img39.photobucket.com/albums/v121/FemaleWriter/freedogs.jpg
This is a nice area of Dog Mountain. Ringo is hanging out with Sparkles, a Basenji.
~
http://img39.photobucket.com/albums/v121/FemaleWriter/RingoNmeadow.jpg
This was taken on the gallery’s porch. The small, reddish dog is named Meadow. The tiny things you see on the grass is wooden statues of birds.
~
http://img39.photobucket.com/albums/v121/FemaleWriter/angeldog.jpg
At the top of Dog Mountain, there is a post. At the top of the post is this angel dog, facing outward. It’s beautiful in the fall.
~
http://img39.photobucket.com/albums/v121/FemaleWriter/gotringosback.jpg
Ringo’s tail is wagging. He loves it at Dog Mountain (by now he knows the route and gets excited). The other dog in the picture is another Basenji. The pair of human legs you see on the right belong to the Basenjis’ owner.
~~
I thought I had taken more pictures than these ones, but I guess not. Hopefully, it gives you an idea of what’s there. And hopefully, you can make the trip someday. Bring your dog(s). There are a few pet friendly places to stay at.
For more info on Dog Mountain: http://www.dogchapel.com/
For info on Stephen Huneck: http://huneck.com/
Take Care!
:wave:
~Christine