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The Shrine was built from 1924 to 1925 in the space of a natural amphitheater. It includes a bell tower, a sacristy, a shrine crossing, choir and clergy stalls, a pulpit, a font and a lectern. At the consecration in 1925, a Deed of
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Woodward took up permanent residence, he planned a retreat which could accommodate 120 guests. Bishop Tucker approved the plan provided that it was not included in the diocesan budget. Woodward would construct various buildings and a swimming pool. He also purchased houses and
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The Shrine was built by his son-in-law, the Rev. Edmund Lee
Woodward. He and his wife purchased land at Orkney Springs and spent their vacations there each year. He cut down 100 trees to clear the area and built a log cabin (named Gibson Cottage), which was finished in 1928 when they took up
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American settlement was once located. The spring waters were said to have healing powers and visitors started to come to the area in the mid-1800s. Several hotels were built including the
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Virginia House is four stories high. The 96,000 square-foot structure was built in 1873 and restored in 1987.
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