On The Grounds



The “On the Grounds” section of the Chautauqua Institution website is designed to keep community members informed on the status of Institution projects, major initiatives considered by the Board of Trustees and environmental issues. Also provided is a menu of resources for property owners, including Institution rules and regulations, Architectural Review Board information, Institution staff contact information and FAQ.

“On the Grounds” will continue to provide updates throughout the off-season.

Off Season Projects

Last updated: April 5, 2013
Updates on capital projects and maintenance through the off-season.


Amphitheater Rehabilitation

Last updated: March 6, 2013
Updates on Chautauqua Institution's Amphitheater Rehabilitation Project.


Architectural and Land Use Study Group

Last updated: May 29, 2013
Updates on work of study group assembled by Board of Trustees chairman George Snyder to review existing Architectural and Land Use regulations and their underlying philosophy to determine if they and Architectural Review Board are serving needs of Chautauqua.


Chautauqua Lake Management

Last updated: May 29, 2013
Updates on Institution projects and initiatives to address health of Chautauqua Lake as well as resources for property owners.

Click here to view map of No Mow Zones for 2013 Season.