"Inspired by drawings of winged forms, the Sea Ranch meditation chapel resembles a fluttering object that has alighted in the meadowland between the ocean and the coastal mountains, a UFO that was summoned here and may one day take off again. For now, it is cradled in a stonework base; a stone path surrounds it and merges with other stone formations that trail off into the earth."
"The Sea Ranch was a source of refreshment ... the beauty of the natural setting, the trees, meadows, and wildlife, were almost all we needed ... but we felt that a spiritual focal point was missing. We wanted to give that to the community. We knew of James Hubbell's work, and believed that he would design a chapel that would be compatible with the natural surroundings. The beauty of the Chapel exceeded our dreams! It is a place that seems to stimulate the imagination ... one sees with 'new eyes' natural materials used in dramatic combinations to create a work of art."
"The shape of the Chapel's sweeping shingle roof relates to the surrounding pines ... the stone base ties it to the earth ... the turquoise blue patina of the spire brings a small touch of the sky to the building." - James Hubbell (Architect)
"What a precious gift! A gift whose influence will be felt in quiet unseen ways far beyond Sea Ranch." - Thamby Kumaran (Coordinating Contractor)
"This building is not intended for one community, but for whoever should find their way to the Chapel." - Bruce Johnson (Sculptor/Contractor)
"The Chapel rises and falls, swells and contorts, pushes up to the wind above the trees and gently falls away. It is impending motion, a place between action and rest, a place of meditation." - Tim Carpenter (Carpenter)
"Thank you for a most inspiring surprise along Highway 1."
"I always find such inner peace after spending a few moments in the Chapel."
"Because of ideas such as the Sea Ranch Chapel, people can trade positive energy and share love infinitely."
"When I first saw (the Chapel) among the trees, I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me!. Surely a structure with such imaginative design was fantasy!"
"A super special surprise! Much more beautiful inside than I thought it would be!"
"What a beautiful work of art and labor of love!"
"I was deeply moved by my recent visit to the Chapel. Thank you for maintaining this beautiful space."