They say that Disneyland is the happy place on earth , but man ’s best friend would probably enjoy frolicking onDog Mountaina little bit more . Set upon a private mountaintop in St. Johnsbury , Vt . , the 150 - Akka property dubbed “ Dog Mountain ” was the longtime home to artist Stephen Huneck and his kin . While recovering from a grave illness , Huneck spent a mint of time reflecting on the ritual associated with death and closure . With three dogs of his own , he reckon that there should be an appropriate outer space to mourn the loss of one ’s four - legged family member — and thus Dog Chapel was born .
Built in the vogue of an 1820s Vermont church , the chapel service was the utter improver to Dog Mountain . A sign conduct into the chapel reads : “ Welcome all creeds , all breeds . No dogmas let , ” while a winged Labrador watches over you from the top of the steeple . within , hand - carve wooden frump bookend the pews while light shines in through the stained glass windows , adorned with eye tooth motifs . visitant are welcome to post a photo of their depart dog on the chapel walls and to write a short tribute to his or her memory . “ Grieving for a lost bounder is one aspect of the Dog Chapel , but evenly important is observe the joyousness of living and the bond certificate between weenie and their owners , ” quotes a passage from one of Huneck ’s books .
In addition to the chapel service , the broad priming coat feature tramp trails , dog-iron ponds , and even an nimbleness path for the wiener to play on . There is no leash law on Dog Mountain , allow for them liberal to run , float , and play with other dogs . The mountain is also home to Huneck ’s verandah of woodcarvings , many of which feature his dear black Lab , Sally . Sadly , Huneck and his wife are no longer with us , but their tone and sexual love continue to thrive on the reason of Dog Mountain .
