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Salvation Mountain

July 1, 2013 by Ciera Holzenthal

Salvation Mountain is an art installation covering a hill near Slab City, California and just several miles from the Salton Sea. It is made from adobe, straw, and thousands of gallons of paint. It was created by local resident Leonard Knight, and encompasses numerous murals and areas painted with Christian sayings and Bible verses.

It is one of the coolest, and most bizarre, works of art I have ever seen. It was in the middle of nowhere and took a very eerie drive to get there. It was not on the way to anything else we were planning, but I’m so glad we took the time to check it out! It was such a cool experience to be there. I tried to capture the feeling, but if you are ever in the area, I would definitely visit the work of art because I know my photographs can’t do it justice!

Leonard Knight's Salvation Mountain - Niland, California

Leonard Knight's Salvation Mountain - Niland, California

Leonard Knight's Salvation Mountain - Niland, California

Leonard Knight's Salvation Mountain - Niland, California

Leonard Knight's Salvation Mountain - Niland, California

Leonard Knight's Salvation Mountain - Niland, California

Leonard Knight's Salvation Mountain - Niland, California

Leonard Knight's Salvation Mountain - Niland, California

Leonard Knight's Salvation Mountain - Niland, California

Leonard Knight's Salvation Mountain - Niland, California

Leonard Knight's Salvation Mountain - Niland, California

Leonard Knight's Salvation Mountain - Niland, California

Leonard Knight's Salvation Mountain - Niland, California

Leonard Knight's Salvation Mountain - Niland, California

Leonard Knight's Salvation Mountain - Niland, California

Leonard Knight's Salvation Mountain - Niland, California

Leonard Knight's Salvation Mountain - Niland, California

Leonard Knight's Salvation Mountain - Niland, California

Leonard Knight's Salvation Mountain - Niland, California

Next up will be photos from our architecture tour, The Saguaro, Mount San Jacinto State Park, The Parker and some of our other favorites from the trip! In the meantime you can check out ACE Hotel & King’s Highway Diner and our instagrams here.

About Ciera Holzenthal

Hi, I'm Ciera! I specializing in visual brand development and adore working with passionate entrepreneurs to design captivating and cohesive brand identities allowing them to fulfill their greatest potential and skyrocket their businesses to new heights. I’m passionate about using my skills in branding, marketing, design & social media to help your business succeed.

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Comments

  1. Corina Nika says

    July 5, 2013 at 5:48 am

    This is just SO awesome!!
    I’ve seen it before and it’s like a dream of mine to visit it someday!

    • Ciera says

      July 5, 2013 at 1:13 pm

      I would definitely make the trip if you are ever in the area!! It was breathtaking.

  2. Lana says

    July 2, 2013 at 6:01 pm

    You just find the most amazing, beautiful and inspiring places! Thank you…there pictures are GORGEOUS!

    • Ciera says

      July 2, 2013 at 6:12 pm

      Aww thank you so much Lana!

  3. Jessica says

    July 2, 2013 at 1:53 am

    Those pictures are amazing! It’s a beautiful place 🙂

    xx.

    • Ciera says

      July 2, 2013 at 12:03 pm

      Thank you Jessica!

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    August 12, 2013 at 10:01 am

    […] our time in Palm Springs we decided to venture out on a little road trip. The same day we went to Salvation Mountain we also decided to head to LA for a few hours. So after leaving Salvation Mountain we stopped along […]

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