As an enrichment to our performance birds and petting zoo birds, we feed them Meal Worms. This will be a very good mission project, and as anything in the Passion Play...we plan to grow it big! MEal Worm Farm ..read more

​Larry & Cathy Handley moved to Eureka Springs from Bentonville, Arkansas to retire in 2006, “which I did not do,” recalls Larry. His unique Snow Village & Train exhibit was set up here in the Great Hall in 2021-2023 for viewers to tour from November 27-December 31st. The Snow Village’s history began in 1994 when Handley’s daughter Hope gave him his first piece, The Church, that made up the starter set. “After that,” says Larry, “I added new pieces I bought and Christmas gifts people gave me.” The Hadley’s collection has grown to over 1,322 pieces and an extensive electric model train ..read more

Jennifer Dorn, is a native of Longview, TX. Folks who live there know it was named the official “Balloon Capital of Texas,” in 1985 and is famed for its annual Great Texas Balloon Race. Her parents moved Jenn and her brother to Green Forest, Arkansas in 1994 expressly to be in the Great Passion Play. “My parents felt led to have us all be cast members in the Play together,” recalls Jenn. She remembers her mom, brother and herself sitting on the sidelines that first season. “They only had an opening for my dad,” Jenn says. In 1995, the entire family came on as cast members, and the rest is hist ..read more

Trish Renka Watts, is a native of Georgia, best known for its peaches, peanuts, pecans, Vidalia onions and the home of Coca-Cola. “My parents moved us to Mountain Home in 1976 when I was 15.” says Trish. “That’s where I gave my life to Jesus at the age of 16 when I went forward at the First Baptist Church to be saved and baptized.” At 29, Trish rededicated her life and was baptized again.” When asked how she got involved with the Great Passion Play, she replies, “My family came over to watch the performance. From that point on, I dreamed of being one of the actors in the play, but never thoug ..read more

Jinny Gledhill, is a native of Colorado…known for the Continental Divide and the Rocky Mountains with its landscape of mountains, forests, high plains, mesas, canyons, plateaus, and rivers. If you love nature and outdoor activities, Colorado offers an abundance. Most people would think they were in heaven, but Jinny feels differently, she found something better at the Great Passion Play in Eureka Springs. “In April of 2021, I was directed by the Lord to come,” she remembers, “He pulled the plug on my stress when I drove onto the campus.” Not only does Jinny have her sister and brother ..read more

​Jim Sellers is a native of Cañon City, Colorado, known for its Royal Gorge, extensive natural hiking paths, rock climbing and whitewater rafting. He is one of our work/campers here at the Passion Play. You may see him at the welcome booth talking with the visitors and giving instructions on navigating through our many attractions on campus. Before the play was officially opened, Jim began working for the Smith Foundation taking care of the animals. In 1968, on the night of the first performance of the Great Passion Play, Jim’s first role was one of the Sanhedrin guards. “For the next 3 years ..read more

​David & Lisa Owens are both natives of Oklahoma, known for its rich Native American History, oil production and agriculture. They are two of our volunteer/work campers who together make our campus more beautiful. Lisa saw a post on Facebook that we needed help putting up Christmas lights, both she and David agreed to go. “We were there for 9 days wrapping 70 pillars and putting lights on , Christmas trees,” recalls Lisa. “We spent our 39th anniversary volunteering with whatever they needed, doing cards to pass out was one of the duties they gave us. And before the new season opened i ..read more

Learn about this project give to this project The SawStop® Contractor Saw offers versatility and safety. 36-INCH T-GLIDE FENCE ASSEMBLY: The 36-inch T-Glide Fence & Rail are made of heavy-gauge steel for sure lockdown and reliably square cutting for years without deflection. CONFIGURABILITY: Over 150 unique configurations, makes the Contractor Saw the most configurable SawStop saw. Adding a mobile base, sliding crosscut table or router table, are just a few of the ways to make this your ideal saw. UNIVERSAL PERFORMANCE: The Contractor Saw offers versatility, reliability and sa ..read more

Read about Subwoofer Give to this Project Behringer Eurolive B1200D-PRO Powered Subwoofer Features: Class D amplifier delivers massive sound in a lightweight package Powerful 12" long-excursion transducer provides incredibly accurate, pulse-pounding bass Built-in active stereo crossover provides highpass filtered outputs for full-range loudspeakers Variable High-cut control for perfect sound alignment Power, signal, and clip LEDs for perfect monitoring Intelligent limiter provides phenomenal sound performance and woofer protection Ergonomically shaped handles for easy transport H ..read more

In 2003, this sidewalk ended at the front gate. It is time to finish the project! The concrete will cost around $3,500 plus the cost of rebar and forms. ​ 40 ft by 88 ft of front entrance side 8 ft by 88 ft of sidewalk by gravel drive in 188 ft sidewalk by 8 ft 12 ft by 8 and 3 inches where trail crosses ..read more