1937 Steiner Log Church
Bach-Woods Concert at the
Historic 1937 Steiner Log Church
Joyful Baroque music by Bach, Handel,
Vivaldi, Mozart and others, with an
audience participation sing-along.
During the years of 1925 through 1952, Henry Steiner, along with his sons John and Fred, built 100 log cabins and two log churches in the forests at the base of majestic Mt. Hood. Not your typical log structures, instead each was built entirely by hand using only logs, branches, roots, river stones, and other materials all gleaned from the forest surrounding each building site, with many pieces chosen for perhaps a quirky bent shape, a fancy burl, an oddly split trunk, or other whimsical characteristic. As a result, every log cabin and church Henry Steiner built was filled with unique hand-crafted architectural features and details, all of which gave them their signature “Steiner” look. Today, each of these log structures is a highly-prized and revered story element in Oregon’s rich history, with the 1937 Steiner Log Church being the crown jewel in the collection.
Sadly, of the two “Steiner Churches” built, only one remains today, and that is the beautiful 1937 Steiner Log Church.
Painstakingly restored by Mike Gudge and Henry Steiner's son, John, over the course of 46 years, the 1937 Steiner Log Church is a masterpiece unlike any other, one which immerses visitors in not only another time, but also a striking sense of fine craftsmanship from the moment they step through the one-of-a-kind front doors
(From SteinerChurch.com)
