EXPLORERS

Jon Kedrowski: Sleeping on the Summits – April 6

Just a handful of tickets left to hear adventurous tales of camping atop all of Colorado’s highest peaks, skiing volcanoes and climbing in the Himalayas. Thursday, April 6. 7:00 PM. Chautauqua Community House. Buy tickets online.

HISTORY

Colorado Women in the Progressive Era – April 12

With voting rights secured in 1893, Colorado women advocated for other social causes including child welfare and labor rights leading up to the ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920. Learn more with Dr. Tom Thomas, PhD. Wednesday, April 12. 7:00 PM. Chautauqua Community House. Buy tickets online.

CHAUTAUQUA DINING HALL

Winter happy hour specials through April

Enjoy delicious Colorado bistro cuisine, including specials on appetizers, small plates, beer and wine. Served daily from 3 to 6 PM. Click here to view the full menu. For reservations, call 303.440.3776 or email here.

CHAUTAUQUA HISTORY

Missionaries at Chautauqua

Boulder’s Chautauqua was nondenominational from the start. There were plenty of religious offerings, but all creeds were welcome and speakers from many denominations presented programs. A group of missionary women formed the School of Missions in 1907 as a lecture series, and it quickly became popular. Missions House was constructed by the Chautauqua Association in 1911 to accommodate the increasing number of students. Designed in the Craftsman architecture, the lodge reflects an architecture trend that was popular across the country. The School of Missions moved to Estes Park in 1956, leaving the lodge open to accommodate Chautauqua quests. Today, Missions House is a popular venue for meetings, weddings and private events.

1912 Advertisement for the Rocky Mountain School of Missions. Courtesy: Colorado Chautauqua Association archives.

SUPPORT

Become a Tree Steward

The deadline for our spring tree planting is May 1. Help preserve and sustain the natural beauty of Chautauqua for generations to come by becoming a Tree Steward. Contributions help plant new trees, treat and remove trees, or go where the need is greatest. To learn more, click here or call 303.952.1635.