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      • African American Heritage House
      • Chautauqua Women's Club
      • Cohen Multimedia Studio
      • Bird, Tree & Garden Club
      • Cinema
      • Chautauqua Trail
    • Chautauqua Lake Conservation
    • Amphitheater Renewal Project
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      • Bell Tower Society
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  • 2020 Season
    • CHQ Assembly Registration
    • Monthly Calendar of Events
    • Weekly Themes & Events
      • Week One :: June 27–July 4
      • Week Two :: July 4–11
      • Week Three :: July 11–18
      • Week Four :: July 18–25
      • Week Five :: July 25–August 1
      • Week Six :: Aug. 1–8
      • Week Seven :: Aug. 8–15
      • Week Eight :: Aug. 15–22
      • Week Nine :: Aug. 22–30
    • Arts & Entertainment
      • Popular (Evening) Entertainment
      • Dance
      • Theater
      • Opera
      • Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra
        • CSO Schedule
        • Musicians
        • CSO History
        • Support the CSO
        • Openings
        • Chautauqua Diversity Fellowship Program
      • Chautauqua Visual Arts
      • Sunday Entertainment
      • Family Entertainment
      • Chautauqua Chamber Music
        • Student Ensembles
      • School of Music Events
    • Lectures
      • Chautauqua Lecture Series (Morning Lectures)
        • Week One :: Chautauqua Lecture Series
        • Week Two :: Chautauqua Lecture Series
        • Week Three :: Chautauqua Lecture Series
        • Week Four :: Chautauqua Lecture Series
        • Week Five :: Chautauqua Lecture Series
        • Week Six :: Chautauqua Lecture Series
        • Week Seven :: Chautauqua Lecture Series
        • Week Eight :: Chautauqua Lecture Series
        • Week Nine :: Chautauqua Lecture Series
      • Interfaith Lectures
        • Week One :: Interfaith Lectures
        • Week Two :: Interfaith Lectures
        • Week Three :: Interfaith Lectures
        • Week Four :: Interfaith Lectures
        • Week Five :: Interfaith Lectures
        • Week Six :: Interfaith Lectures
        • Week Seven :: Interfaith Lectures
        • Week Eight :: Interfaith Lectures
        • Week Nine :: Interfaith Lectures
        • Interfaith Fridays
      • CLSC Authors
      • Heritage Lectures
      • Visual Arts Lecture Series
      • Special Lectures
    • Literary Arts
      • Readers
        • CLSC
        • CLSC Young Readers Program
        • Literary Journal
        • Battle of the Books
      • Writers
        • Writers' Center
          • 2020 Workshops and Writers-in-Residence
          • Prior Writers-in-Residence
          • Weekend Intensives at the Chautauqua Writers' Center
        • Writers' Festival
        • Young Writers Institute
        • Poetry Makerspace
      • Prizes
        • The Chautauqua Prize
          • General Information
          • Our Literary Significance
          • Winners & Shortlists
        • The Chautauqua Janus Prize
      • Community
        • Alumni Association of the CLSC
        • Friends of the Chautauqua Writers' Center (formerly CLAF)
        • Poetry Makerspace
        • The Smith Memorial Library
        • The Chautauqua Bookstore
        • Battle of the Books
      • Youth
        • CLSC Young Readers Program
        • Young Writers Institute
        • Poetry Makerspace
        • Battle of the Books
    • Faith and Religion Programs
      • Chaplains
      • Interfaith Lectures
        • Week One :: Interfaith Lectures
        • Week Two :: Interfaith Lectures
        • Week Three :: Interfaith Lectures
        • Week Four :: Interfaith Lectures
        • Week Five :: Interfaith Lectures
        • Week Six :: Interfaith Lectures
        • Week Seven :: Interfaith Lectures
        • Week Eight :: Interfaith Lectures
        • Week Nine :: Interfaith Lectures
        • Interfaith Fridays
      • Sacred Music
      • APYA
      • Mystic Heart
      • Charter For Compassion
      • Denominational Houses
    • Youth Activities
      • Children's School (3-5 year olds)
      • Group One (1st grade)
      • Boys' and Girls' Club (Grades 2–10)
      • Boys' and Girls' Club Plus
      • Youth Activities Center
      • Classes
      • Young Readers Program
      • Youth Recreation
      • Family Entertainment
      • Babysitting
      • Battle of the Books
    • Recreation
      • Golf
      • Tennis
      • Fitness Centers
      • Swimming
      • Sailing
      • Sports Club
      • Youth Recreation
    • Classes
  • Accommodations
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    ATHENAEUM HOTEL

    • Home
    • Specials
    • Book Now
    • Restaurant
    Private AccomDropdown300x235

    PRIVATE ACCOMMODATIONS

    All accommodations within the Institution's grounds are privately owned except for the Athenaeum Hotel and Bellinger Hall dormitory.

    Search for private accommodations   

    Off-Season Specials

  • Plan Your Visit
    • 2020 Grounds Access and Operations
    • Dining and Shopping
    • Chautauqua Bookstore
    • Maps and Directions
    • 2021 Season :: June 26–August 29
    • Planning your 2021 Stay
    • Group Tours and Road Scholar
    • Special Events and Festivals
    • Tour Chautauqua County
  • Festival Schools
    • Chautauqua Online School of Music
      • Instrumental Program
      • Piano Program
      • Voice Program
      • Innovation & Career Advancement
      • Alumni in Conversation
    • Chautauqua Online School of Dance
      • Faculty
      • Visiting Artistic Directors
      • The Programs
      • Schedule
      • Public Offerings
    • School of Music
      • Chautauqua Online School of Music
      • Conducting Fellowship
        • School of Music Calendar
        • Housing and Student Life
      • Instrumental Program
        • Instrumental Program
        • Apply Today :: Instrumental Program
        • Faculty
        • Cost & General Information
        • Housing and Student Life
        • Guest Artists and Master Classes
        • Instrumental Chamber Music
        • Sigma Alpha Iota Competition
        • School of Music Calendar
        • MSFO Events
        • Video Archive
      • Piano Program
        • Piano Program
        • Apply Today :: Piano Program
        • Faculty
        • Cost & General Information
        • Housing and Student Life
        • Lessons and Master Classes
        • Chamber Music
        • Annual Piano Competition
        • Featured Alumni
        • School of Music Calendar
      • Voice Program
        • Voice Program
        • Apply Today :: Voice Program
        • Voice Faculty
        • About the Voice Program and Facilities
        • Cost & General Information
        • Housing and Student Life
        • School of Music Calendar
        • Video Archive
      • School of Music Events
    • Dance Program
      • Chautauqua Online School of Dance
      • Dance Program
      • Apply Today :: Dance Programs
      • The Programs
      • Cost & General Information
      • Performances
      • Artistic Director/Faculty
      • Video Archive
      • Dance Alumni Highlights
      • Support the Dance Program
    • Theater
    • Chautauqua School of Art
    • Alumni
      • Meet Our Alums
      • Where Are They Now?
      • Update Your Alumni Profile
    • Chautauqua Music Camps
    • Chautauqua Diversity Fellowship Program
  • About Us
    • Our Mission
    • Our History
    • Board of Trustees
    • From the President
    • Staff Directory
    • Services & Amenities
      • Business Center
    • Arts Education & Community Engagement
      • Arts Education
        • Link Up
        • Young Playwrights Project
        • Professional Development for Teachers
        • School Residencies
        • Visual Arts Gallery Field Trips
        • Chautauqua Amphitheater Field Trip: Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet
        • Chautauqua Music Camps
        • Chautauqua Opera Invasion
      • Battle of the Books
      • Education Wednesdays
      • Discount Event Tickets
      • Children's School + One
      • Family Scholarship Program
    • Whistleblower Policy
    • Property & Construction Resources
    • ARB News/Notices
    • The Chautauquan Daily
    • Archives
    • CPOA (Property Owners)
    • Community Resources
      • On-grounds Construction
      • "Friends of" Organizations
      • Smith Memorial Library
      • CHQ Advocates
      • African American Heritage House
      • Chautauqua Women's Club
      • Cohen Multimedia Studio
      • Bird, Tree & Garden Club
      • Cinema
      • Chautauqua Trail
    • Chautauqua Lake Conservation
    • Amphitheater Renewal Project
    • Building Addresses
  • Giving
    • Make a Donation
    • Membership Opportunities
      • Bestor Society
      • 1874 Society
      • Daugherty Society
      • Bell Tower Society
      • NOW Generation
      • Lewis Miller Circle
    • Ways to Give
      • Chautauqua Fund
      • Capital Support
      • Gift Planning
      • Scholarships
      • Appreciated Securities
      • Monthly Giving
      • Endowment/Naming
      • Honorary/Memorial
      • Program Sponsor
      • Honor Your Host
      • Matching Gifts
    • Foundation
      • History/Mission
      • Chautauqua Foundation Board Of Directors
      • Staff
      • Publications
      • Foundation Membership
      • Contact
    • Advancement
      • Institution Board of Trustees
      • Advancement Staff
      • Publications
      • Contact

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2020 SEASON • JUNE 27–AUGUST 30

150 Forward: The Strategic Plan for Chautauqua Institution, 2019–2028

150 Forward: The Strategic Plan for Chautauqua Institution, 2019–2028
CHQ Assembly Registration

CHQ Assembly Registration
Chautauqua Corporation Annual Meeting :: August 8

Chautauqua Corporation Annual Meeting :: August 8
On grounds dining and shopping

On grounds dining and shopping
Read the latest from The Chautauquan Daily

Read the latest from The Chautauquan Daily
News & Announcements

News & Announcements
2021 Season :: June 26–August 29

2021 Season :: June 26–August 29
Special Match Opportunity: Chautauqua’s Birthday, Aug. 1-10

Special Match Opportunity: Chautauqua’s Birthday, Aug. 1-10
Explore our catalog of online classes and workshops

Explore our catalog of online classes and workshops

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