Hole N" The Rock

Useful Information

Location:	20 km south of Moab. From Moab follow Hwy 191, located at the road.
Open:	all year.
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Classification:	cave house
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Dimension:	Ar=4,645 m², Vol=1,500 m³.
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Address:	Hole N" The Rock, 11037 South Highway 191, Moab, Utah 84532, Tel: +1-435-686-2250.
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History

1945	Albert Christensen started to excavate the house.
1957	Albert Christensen died, his work was completed by his wife Gladys.
1974	Gladys Christensen died.

Description

This cave house was built by Albert and Gladys Christensen. During 12 years Albert Christensen excavated 1,500 m³ of sandstone for this house. At the same time he made the paining Sermon on the Mount and a sculpture of Franklin D. Roosevelt above his home on the cliff face. When Albert died, the home was not complete, so Gladys continued to develop the home and gift shop.

Today the house is a gift shop, trading post and diner-in-a-cave, and can be visited during the open hours. The current owner, Albert Christensens stepson, makes guided tours through the cave house.