The Gila Valley Arizona Temple — Attraction in Four Corners States

Beautiful gardens provide a tranquil place to meditate and reflect. The interior is stunning; every painting is a masterpiece, every item of furniture has the finest craftsmanship. The cut glass chandeliers and mirrors are some of my favorite pieces.

The staff (trained volunteers) are so courteous and warm. They are eager to serve and quick to notice if someone needs assistance or some accommodation.

Currently (Fall 2021) due to COVID-19, visits are by appointment only. I've been able to make same-day appointments for endowment and initiatory sessions. Baptism appointments have more limited availability: I was able to set a weekend baptismal appointment about 2...

I give it one star because the structure is very attractive but with the rest of the stars it doesn't deserve it. First of all, some of its representatives could not verify with the sacred scriptures that this is the church that Jesus Christ founded, they accept polygamy and divorce. The angel with the trumpet announcing the prophecy of revelations is used to scare people and through that fear they can have more members and thus more money, so I do not...

Such a unique structure, smaller than I feel like it should have been, but, still quite a landmark for this desolate little strip of highway. Can’t help but think that it just feels a little out of place.

They wouldn’t let me in. I gave them my Masonic handshakes and everything, but they just looked at me funny and kindly asked me to leave. Maybe it was my tattoos or my long hair? I dunno. I can’t...