The previous owners , the McElroys , built an authentic reproduction of a 16th-century Dutch windmill . Though the mill was never put to use , its sails are functional and capable of turning in the wind . Then came a boat dock and landing , whose peaked roof , carved figure-heads , and benches added yet another charming touch to the unusual setting . Yogananda converted the windmill into a chapel were meditations and services were held . Due to the erosion caused by the elements , termites , and the 1994 Northridge earthquake , the chapel was closed to the public in 2013 . Cost overruns delayed the completion of the Windmill Chapel for another year . The reopening of the chapel took place on July 27 , 2015
1994 Northridge earthquake
1994 Northridge earthquake
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