Conference Center at Chautauqua Institution

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Facilities

The Chautauqua meeting experience affords the meeting planner a diverse set of options. Choose from the comfortable and affordable features of Bellinger Hall or the charming amenities of the Athenaeum Hotel. For larger groups of 250 or more, combine them both to offer a more complete set of lodging alternatives for your attendees.

Although both facilities offer ample meeting space, additional facilities abound within the Chautauqua institution grounds. Larger groups can make full use of these facilities, lending both a campus-like feel to your event while letting attendees enjoy the tranquility of Chautauqua.

While we are sure your guests will enjoy the walk between facilities, shuttle transportation is available to and from all locations.

The following meeting facilities are available to compliment your meeting program. Usage fees will be evaluated and quoted based on group size, degree of need and requested setup requirements. (Detailed dimensional floor plans are available for each of the listed facilities by downloading the Conference Center brochure to your left.)


Bellinger Conference Hall

Nestled within a quiet and productive setting, Bellinger Hall offers relaxed and modest year-round residence hall atmosphere. Comfortable accommodations for up to 250 people are complimented by adaptable meeting rooms, a spacious dining hall, pleasant common areas and a garden courtyard.


Turner Community Center

The Turner Community Center boasts a modern and well-equipped Conference Room with capacity for 105 people, theater style with ample audio visual tools. Its numerous classrooms are perfect for large group breakout sessions plus state-of the art fitness and tennis centers, full-size indoor swimming pool and gymnasium. A dedicated culinary classroom is also available for a variety of demonstrations. This facility is available throughout most of the calendar year.


Golf Club Conference & Banquet Center

Our modern Conference and Banquet Center at the Chautauqua Golf Club can offer complete meeting and banquet facilities for up to 250 people. The foyer room and covered patio areas offer excellent reception settings. Corporate meetings, weddings, class reunions and charity events are just a few of the possibilities to consider for this spectacular facility. The facility can be utilized on a seasonal basis. The Chautauqua Golf Club boasts two 18-hole championship golf courses designed by legendary golf course architects Donald Ross and Xen Hassenplug, respectively. The Learning Center at the Chautauqua Golf Club was completed in 2008 and is a complete teaching and practice facility situated on 25 scenic acres overlooking Chautauqua Lake.

 


Hultquist Center

Located on Bestor Plaza in the center of Chautauqua, the two-story Hultquist Center is a modern, multi-purpose, fully equipped meeting center for up to 75 people and can be utilized year-round.


Lenna Hall

Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall has a seating capacity of 500. This state-of-art facility makes a perfect statement for your keynote address, general sessions or evening entertainment. Past U.S. presidential and vice presidential candidates have used this facility for national debate preparations and rehearsals.


Fletcher Music Hall

Chautauqua’s newest facility is Fletcher Music Hall. Completed in 2008 and accommodating up to 250 theater-style, this acoustically sound recital hall is a perfect location for general sessions and major presentations.


McKnight Hall

Renovated in 2007, McKnight Recital Hall is capable of holding up to 150 people theater-style in its acoustically enhanced interior, making it another perfect venue for general sessions, major presentations and entertainment events.


Hall of Philosophy

The Hall of Philosophy is an open-air Greek-style building that will lend a unique touch to your meeting’s program with a seating capacity of 650. Weddings are especially popular at this facility. Seasonal use only.


Pier Building

Located at the water’s edge on Chautauqua Lake, and adjacent to the historic Miller Bell Tower, this building’s nautical feel is perfect for a smaller specialized workshop, group discussion, picnic lunch or evening barbeque. Seasonal use only.


Main Gate Welcome Center

Located in the historic Main Gate Welcome Center at Chautauqua Institution are the Film Room and Lounge. Inside this completely restored trolley station, meetings can be accommodated for up to 75 attendees with a complete lounge area suited for breakout sessions and receptions.