Join Jolene Clark on a journey through the past of Unity Village as she fits the puzzle pieces together in this intriguing archival exploration.
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A Trio of the Village’s Oldest Buildings

Join Jolene Clark on a journey through the past of Unity Village as she fits the puzzle pieces together in this intriguing archival exploration.

Coffee Talk on Campus by Jolene Clark – images of the inside of the coffee shop in Unity Village with artwork on the walls
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Coffee Talk on Campus

Jolene Clark discusses the transformation of Unity Village's coffee shop into The Fillmore Café, a welcoming space for specialty coffee, events, and local art.

Room for Reindeer at the Inn by Jolene Clark—A plastic Christmas reindeer decoration
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Room for Reindeer at the Inn

Jolene Clark discusses the heartwarming tradition of unique reindeer decorations at the Hotel in Unity Village, a gift with a touching story.

Potting Shed Cultivates Curiosity by Jolene Clark—a stacked stone a stucco building with trees behind it in front of a blue sky.
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Potting Shed Cultivates Curiosity

Jolene Clark discusses the history of the potting shed, one of the most interesting and historic buildings on the Unity Village campus.

Unity Village Original Silent Unity Building
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The Original Silent Unity Building

Learn more about Unity Village and how the building originally used for Silent Unity® has changed over the years.

The Hummingbird Chateau at Unity Village—a charming white house with a red roof and chairs in the front sitting around a fire pit and a view of the modern white and dark blue kitchen
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Hummingbird Chateau Debuts

Discover Unity Village's private residence, now available via Airbnb. Enjoy lush gardens, modern amenities, and serene surroundings at Hummingbird Chateau.

The Whole World in Unity by Mallory Herrmann
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The Whole World in Unity

A World of Unity, a sculpture by Maria J. Kirby-Smith is a representation of the interconnectedness of all beings and growth from seed to the fullness of fruit.

Let Each Teach Unity, A Sign to Show the Way, Around the Village, Unity Magazine
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A Sign to Show the Way

Unity Village provides smaller treasures that await discovery if you know where to look amongst its beautiful Mediterranean architecture, lovely and varied landscaping, and picturesque fountains.

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The Fillmores’ His and Hers Offices

When I recently moved to a new place, I found myself taking extra care setting up my office. I always

Unity Magazine 0506 2022 Around Village Seek Shade
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Seeking Shade, Finding Serenity

When I heard about shinrin-yoku, the Japanese practice of forest bathing, I was intrigued. A regular walker for many years

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Rock Around the Garden

Walking around with my toddler nephew has changed how I look at the world in ways both simple and profound

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The Unity Winged Globe Flies On

My childhood home wasn’t far from Unity Village, and one of my favorite things about driving toward it was looking

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Appreciating Rickert’s Architecture

The man behind the European style of Unity Village’s beautiful campus Describe Unity Village in one word. Most people choose

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Silent Unity’s Most Sacred Space

The Prayer Vigil Chapel holds the prayers of millions every year I’ve never really considered myself a religious person. I

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Most Charming of Chapels

The Garden Chapel at Unity Village is a gem hidden in plain sight I am an introvert by nature. Sure

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Fore! One of KC’s Best-Kept Secrets

The Unity Village Golf Course offers a challenging (and beautiful) nine-hole, par-36 design I had just sized up the first

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A Chapel with Foreign Flavor

The artwork of Missouri artist Joel Chrisman reaches as many corners of the world as Silent Unity does. “I behold

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Exploring Under the Village

Rickert Fillmore’s tunnels set Unity Village apart I’ll never forget the first time I went under the East River via

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Hand-Painted 1920s Beauty

Experience original art deco frescos in Unity Village’s historic Fillmore Chapel I’d been in the Fillmore Chapel perhaps a half

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Vintage Vibe, Modern Comfort

South Kansas City Airbnb offers cool luxury in convenient country setting My husband, Ali, and I live just outside Kansas