Christumgate — A Medieval Village in Wyoming: Faith, Heritage, Beauty, Built for Generations

The Plan

What we are building

Historically accurate buildings raised with traditional methods and materials, arranged as a true village — not a stage set.

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The Cathedral

A magnificent Gothic cathedral at the heart of the village — vaulted stone, stained glass, and a bell tower whose voice carries across the plains.

Market Square

Cobbled square ringed by timber-framed houses, where goods made in the village are sold by the hands that made them.

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Walls & Gates

Surrounding protective walls with North, South, East, and West gates — defining the village boundary, welcoming travelers, and framing the skyline.

Gardens & Fountains

Walled courtyards, formal herb and flower gardens, stone fountains, and quiet cloister walks — places of beauty, rest, and reflection.

Cloth Hall & Belfry

Inspired directly by the great hall of Ypres: the civic heart of the village, housing markets, exhibitions, and the village archive.

Village Expansion

A planned district of 30–60 medieval buildings — homes, shops, inns, and gathering halls that complete the living fabric of the village.

Concept Art

Nine glimpses of the village to come

Early concept studies of Porta Christi — the gate, the streets, the guild hall, the school, the brewery, the squares, and the market. Click any image to view it full screen.

Concept art of the fortified Porta Christi village gate with towers, banners, and mountains beyond — The Village Gate

Concept art of a cobblestone street with bakery, tea room, and blacksmith signs beneath the cathedral spire — Market Street — Bakery & Tea Room

Concept art of the fountain square with gardens, guild houses, and the Gothic cathedral — The Fountain Square

Concept art of the Porta Christi Guild Hall with banners and craftsmen at work in the square — The Guild Hall

Concept art of Porta Christi Catholic School with stone gatehouse, banners, and students arriving — Porta Christi Catholic School

Concept art of the Porta Christi Brewery with copper kettles, barrels, and outdoor tables — The Brewery

Concept art of a lane of books and scrolls shops along the village walls and watchtowers — Books & Scrolls Lane

Concept art of the chapel square at golden hour with fountain, gardens, and tea room — The Chapel Square

Concept art of the Porta Christi market square at midday with cathedral, tavern, signpost, and banners — The Market Square

Streets & Hospitality

A village you can live in

Visitors from around the world will stroll cobblestone streets lined with artisan workshops, traditional shops, bakeries, coffee houses, tea rooms, taverns and bars, restaurants, inns, and hotels — each reflecting the character and craftsmanship of medieval Europe while providing exceptional hospitality and modern comfort.

Bakeries
Coffee Houses
Tea Rooms
Taverns & Bars
Restaurants
Inns & Hotels
Traditional Shops
Artisan Workshops
Cobbled Streets
Public Squares

Through the gates and into the village

The Ownership & Leasing Model

Public overview — how a living village is built to last.

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A blacksmith working glowing iron on an anvil in a timber workshop — Endangered trades, taught by working masters to a new generation of apprentices.

The village square at Christmas with a glowing tree, market stalls, and an ice skating rink before the Gothic cathedral

Explore the Festivals

A Christmas festival on the square — tree, market stalls, ice skating, and feast-day warmth against the Wyoming winter.

The Standard

The flag of Porta Christi

Per pale azure and parchment, charged with the arms of the village: the lion of heritage and the Lamb of God flanking the cathedral gate — Instaurare omnia in Christo.

The Work Ahead

Built in phases, meant for centuries

Phase I
The Cathedral
Raise the Gothic cathedral at the heart of the village — vaulted stone, stained glass, and a bell tower whose voice carries across the plains.
Phase II
Market Square
Cobble the square and ring it with timber-framed houses where village-made goods are sold by the hands that made them.
Phase III
Walls & Gates
Raise the surrounding protective walls with North, South, East, and West gates — defining the boundary and framing the skyline.
Phase IV
Gardens & Fountains
Walled courtyards, formal herb and flower gardens, stone fountains, and quiet cloister walks for beauty, rest, and reflection.
Phase V
Cloth Hall & Belfry
Build the civic heart of the village, inspired by the great hall of Ypres: markets, exhibitions, and the village archive.
Phase VI
Village Expansion
Add 30–60 medieval buildings — homes, shops, inns, and gathering halls that complete the living fabric of the village.

Fund the next phase