Central United Methodist Church

Central United Methodist Church in Asheville, NC traces  its

roots back to 1837.  http://www.centralumc.org/

Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration

An example of Carpenter Gothic architecture, Episcopal Church

of the Transfiguration, in Saluda NC. http://www.transfigurationsaluda.org/

St James Episcopal Church

St James Episcopal Church in Hendersonville, NC has excellent

stonework and an enclosed courtyard.

 

                                                                 There is a fenced English garden located beside the chapel.

St. Luke's Episcopal Church

St. Luke's Episcopal Church is a nice example of Carpenter Gothic architecture.  It is a simple structure but well preserved and lovingly cared for by its small congregation.  It was built in 1894 for $728 and has a fairly new handicapped accessable ramp that relates well to the original structure. For more information see the following link http://www.saintlukesepiscopal.com/

The Basilica of Saint Lawrence

The Basilica of Saint Lawrence in downtown Asheville celebrates its centennial this year, 2009 AD. There are approximately 54 basilicas in the USA but Saint Lawrence is very original in its design. Rafael Guastavino (1842-1908) came to Asheville from Barcelona to work on the Biltmore House and subsequently designed the basilica. The elliptical roof is self-supporting and utilizes an ancient method of thin layers of tile and mortar that was revived by Guastavino in Catalunya. Guastavino died before construction was completed and his body is interred in the Chapel of Our Lady to the left of the main altar.

The bell tower to the left of the main entry showing the brick masonry, copper dome and statues.

Grace Episcopal Church

Grace Episcopal Church, located in North Asheville, occupies a prominent site above Merrimon Avenue. It was designed circa 1905 by Richard Sharp Smith, an English architect who also supervised the construction of the Biltmore House after the death of Richard Morris Hunt.

A view of the interior courtyard of the church with the sanctuary on the right and the link between sanctuary and fellowship hall to its left. A covered walkway is behind the camera.

A close-up of the cross shown in the courtyard shot; probably of Celtic design.