A new—or well-forgotten—concept: “Backyard Church.” Once upon a time, only…
A new—or well-forgotten—concept: “Backyard Church.”
Once upon a time, only aristocrats like Count Sheremetev could afford to build a private church on their estate (see photo). But today, across the U.S., a quiet revolution is turning that old-world privilege into an everyday reality.
In the past 15 years, the number of private chapels and backyard churches has grown by over 350% in the U.S., especially among Orthodox, Catholic, and Evangelical communities. Families are building prayer spaces in gardens, on farmland, or even behind garages—places of peace no bigger than a garden shed, but built with love, reverence, and purpose.
The pandemic accelerated this trend, but it didn’t create it. The desire for intimate, sacred space close to home has deep roots. You no longer need a fortune or a palace to build one.
This isn’t about nostalgia. It’s about reclaiming the sacred on a human scale.
Faith is moving home—and it’s never looked more beautiful.
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