Prabhupada's Palace of Gold

Prabhupada's Palace of Gold is left on SR 250, then 3.7 mi. on a paved road to 3759 McCreary's Ridge Rd. High atop the Appalachian foothills, visitors can experience flower gardens. The palace contains 31 stained-glass windows, crystal chandeliers, mirrored ceilings, intricate marble floors and inlaid walls. Fifty-two varieties of marble and onyx have been imported from Europe, Asia and Africa for this marble mansion, which also contains carved teakwood from India, elaborately decorated rooms, an enormous French chandelier more than 150 years old, murals depicting ancient classics and a 4,200-piece crystal ceiling.