EXPERIENCES
SO MUCH TO DO IN ONE MAGICAL PLACE
Chautauqua has offered the best in recreational, artistic, and educational activities for 125 years. Join us for retreats, classical and popular musical performances, film screenings, community festivals, educational talks and more! The main attraction, of course, is the great outdoors – with more than 40 miles of hiking trails to explore, along with Chautauqua’s historic park-like campus with formal gardens and a new, Flatirons themed, playground for kids of all ages.

History Tours
MONDAYS AT 10 AM
Join our staff for a historic walking tour of the Colorado Chautauqua National Historic Landmark. Knowledgeable guides provide an overview of the nationwide Chautauqua Movement and detailed information on the Colorado Chautauqua.
The tour consists of a quarter-mile stroll that covers the central public buildings and cottages, including the acoustically-renowned Chautauqua Auditorium, Missions House Lodge, Rest Cottage, Community House, and Galey Cottage.
MEET IN ACADEMIC HALL LOBBY
TO ARRANGE A PRIVATE TOUR CONTACT ROHINI GRACE
303.952.1614
Mindfulness Sessions
WEDNESDAYS AT 9:30 AM
This 30-minute session includes simple movement, breath work, music, and relaxation. Please bring a yoga mat or check one out at the front desk.
MEET IN ACADEMIC HALL LOBBY
Hiking
GROUP HIKES FRIDAYS AT 7:30 AM | MEET IN ACADEMIC HALL
Chautauqua is a hiker’s paradise with 40 miles of trails in every direction at all levels of difficulty. Dogs love our hikes and are allowed on most trails (and in many of our cottages). Don’t forget to stock up with water, snacks, dog toys and sunscreen from the General Store before you set off. Check out this Boulder CVB guide to Chautauqua hikes. Group and guided hikes are available upon request at the lodging office.
Gentle Flow Yoga
STARTS JUNE 5 | MONDAYS AT 8 AM, $15 PER PERSON
Start your day off right with a gentle flow yoga class. All experience levels welcome. The class will be offered in a nurturing, supportive, fun-loving way. Reconnect with nature, as well as your own body and mind. Please bring a yoga mat or check one out at the front desk.
MEET IN ACADEMIC HALL LOBBY
Forest Bathing
NEXT DATE TBD, $45
A relational practice of being in the natural world to slow down, awaken the senses and be fully present to nature’s beauty, mystery and healing energy. This two-and-a-half-hour journey will take you through an easy, contemplative hike and nature-centered tea ceremony.
INQUIRE AT THE FRONT DESK TO REQUEST A SESSION
Arts & Culture
TIRED OF HIKING?
In addition to the many outdoor activities available to our guests, no visit to Chautauqua is complete without taking in one of our classical or popular concerts, a silent film, or modern dance in our stunning Auditorium. Visiting in the fall or winter? Catch a singer-songwriter, lecture on space exploration or the adventures of the world’s most incredible explorers in the historic Community House. See what’s happening at Chautauqua during your visit!
Community Events
SEE WHAT’S HAPPENING!
The Colorado Chautauqua regularly hosts community events in Boulder’s most magical setting! Learn more about what could be happening while you visit!
Games for Everyone
GAME ON!
Hiking is superb here – but we have other outdoor activities, too. Get a friendly tennis, basketball, or pickleball competition going. We also have yoga mats, frisbees, and an assortment of giant board games available for guests to check out.
Gardens & Playground
RELAX WHILE THE LITTLE ONES PLAY
Wander through our beautiful Centennial and Waterwise gardens where you can not only relax and de-stress, but also learn more about our native Colorado plants. Children can get their wriggles out at our beautiful playground with its state-of-the-art play and climbing structures, including a mini-Auditorium and child-sized replica of the Flatirons. Finish the day watching the sun drop behind the Flatirons, followed by a spirited board game on your cottage porch.
Activities Curated For You
WHEN YOU STAY WITH US
Chautauqua guests enjoy weekly guided hikes, history tours, mindfulness sessions, and happy hours – all designed for our visitors’ enjoyment. Our Guest Service agents can also suggest great restaurants, exhibits and shopping in Boulder and beyond. And, be sure to ask our Experiences Curator (303 952 1614) if you are looking for uniquely Boulder ideas for a day trip, outdoor or wellness activity.