CAMP CHESTERFIELD CLOSE - UP

Please click on one of the picture links below to see a more detailed view of some of Camp Chesterfield’s very unique attractions and facilities. Included within each link is information culled and gleaned out of the IAOS’ extensive archives--Vintage Camp Chesterfield: From the Archives.

MAXON CAFETERIA

COMING SOON

CATHEDRAL OF THE WOODS

COMING SOON

GARDEN OF PRAYER

COMING SOON

THE TRAIL OF RELIGION

In the beautiful setting of Camp Chesterfield nestles one of the most marvelous tributes to the religions of the world that has ever been erected. The first awe inspiring spectacle that greets the eye of the visitor is the gigantic stone fountain, beautifully illuminated with multi-colored neon lights, spraying thousands of gallons of water skyward every hour. Read more...

TOTEM PALE

During my visit to Camp Chesterfield in the summer of 1961, I attended a séance at Mable Riffle’s home where both Mable Riffle and Mamie Shultz-Brown were the attending mediums. During the séance I was asked by my Indian Guide, Tinkletoe, if I would make the effort to obtain a totem pole for Camp Chesterfield. I immediately rose to the occasion and upon returning home [to Canada] began the process. Read more...

LABYRINTH

In 2009, through the generous and kind donation of an IAOS benefactor, Camp Chesterfield created a replica of the Chartres Labyrinth found in the Chartres Cathedral in Chartres, France. The labyrinth at Camp Chesterfield is located on the former site of the “Ladies Bazaar” which stood from the early days of Camp Chesterfield’s formation, but was razed after a fire and many years of harsh weather conditions had taken its toll on this historic building. Read more...

WESTERN HOTEL

The Western Hotel is open all year and offers private baths in all rooms except the dorm facilities. Read more...