Welcome to The Portageville Chapel, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to creating a place of rest and renewal for professional organists. We maintain a private rehearsal facility bordering one of the most beautiful state parks in the nation, where organists can come during the spring, summer and fall for a full week of uninterrupted practice.
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Thank you, Peter DuBois
Peter DuBois of WXXI's
With Heart and Voiceand guest vocalists Elizabeth Smith and Caroline Miller performed the final concert of the season. The concert was delightful from start to finish and the room was packed to capacity. Thank you Peter, Elizabeth and Caroline and many thanks to all who attended and donated so generously to the restoration fund. You can listen
to excerpts from the concert here.
Guest Comments Once again we've transcribed the comments from the cottage guest book to share with you here. Our thanks to all of you for sharing your impressions and favorite moments. For those of you who are considering your first stay at the Chapel, this is highly recommended reading. [more ...]
American Organist Magazine Article Features The Portageville Chapel
Four close friends on a spiritual retreat. A charming cottage bordering pristine waterfalls, canyons, and pine forests. Exclusive use of a restored 1841 country chapel equipped with two glorious instruments. An a cappella hymn sing at the end the day, in a room with incredible acoustics.
Read about what it's like to stay at the Portageville Chapel in this article written for The American Organist magazine.
Donations gratefully accepted Your donation of any amount can make a big difference! All donations are tax-deductible. Please include your return address and mail your check to:
The Portageville Chapel P.O. Box 378
Portageville, NY 14536
Photo by Rick Sayre
Hymns of Joy and Inspiration CD
Recorded by Timothy Smith in the Chapel September, 2009, this CD is impossible to listen to without feeling uplifted. All proceeds go to the Chapel restoration fund. To order a CD, please send a check for $10 plus $1.50 for shipping, to The Portageville Chapel, Box 378, Portageville, NY 14536.
Last spring, our executive director, Timothy Smith, together with pianist Benjamin Wiant, recorded a CD at the chapel. Entitled Gifts of Renewal, the CD honors Portageville Chapel supporters and was produced to offset building restoration costs. To order a CD, please send a check for $10 plus $1.50 for shipping, to The Portageville Chapel, Box 378, Portageville, NY 14536. Suppies are limited. Listen to a selection from the CD ->
Did you attend the dedication concert? Click on the photo at right to hear the last verse of O Beautiful for Spacious Skies.
