The Chapel Restoration, Cold Spring, New York, was built in 1833, in the Greek Revival style. Abandoned in 1906, it was a charred, weather-ravaged ruin until its restoration in the 1970s. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

In 1996, with funds from the estate of Hugh Holt, a balcony based on the original was built and a tracker action pipe organ custom-built by George Bozeman was installed. The chapel also has a Steinway Grand Piano, once owned by the Livingston family. 

To learn more, please visit the History page.


Nestled discreetly behind and below the chapel, The Chancery, designed by Architect Peter Smith, provides meeting and archival space, changing room, restrooms and kitchen facilities. A garden roof and small courtyard further integrate the building into its surroundings.

The Chancery takes us farther on the road to self-sustainability. Providing greater comfort and amenities for our guests, it makes it possible for us to host additional events and expand our programs.


Programming and events, preservation and maintenance activities of The Chapel Restoration are undertaken by its volunteer board. There is no regular paid staff.

Board of Directors:		Advisory Board:
Michael Armstrong, President		Henrietta Condak
Elizabeth Travis, Vice President		Ronald DeSilva
Carol Powell, Treasurer		Adrian Ellis
Janet Rust, Secretary		Elizabeth Ellis
Barbara DeSilva		Julia Frazier
Gail Greet Hannah		Elizabeth Healy
Robert M. Harvey		Robert McCaffrey
Barbara Impellittiere		Peter Meisler
Christina Kanlong		Arthur Ross
James Keepnews		Peter Smith, Chancery architect
William Kohler		Richard Szypula
Gwen Laster		Joan Turner
Emerson Pugh
Jennifer Sandlund		Emeritus
Marcelline Thomson		Frederick Stanyer