It was fascinating to visit the original Chautauqua in New York, as we have one of our own here in Boulder, albeit on a much smaller scale. This one has operated programs organized around arts, education, religion and recreation since 1874. They offer special events, popular entertainment, theater, film, symphony, ballet, opera, visual arts exhibitions, and a residential music program. "Chautauqua" has come to represent an organized gathering to introduce people to great ideas and issues of public concern. During the beginning of the century, at the height of the movement, some 12,000 communities had hosted a chautauqua. For many reasons, it essentially died out in the 1930s. Today, chautauqua is experiencing a revitalization as people are rediscovering the value of lifelong learning.
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| One of the many beautiful cottages of Chautauqua, NY. |
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| The podium at the Hall of Philosophy |
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| One of many floor tile decorations commemorating a Chautauqua Literary and Scientific book club, the oldest continuous book club in America. The date is when the class graduated who started their reading list together. |
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| A quiet walk through the community of Chautauqua. |
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| Carole Faulk and us waiting for Len to pick us up at the Athenaeum Hotel. Carole is my oldest friend (from the 50s!). Carole and Len spoiled us with traditional Swedish feasts and their incredible hospitality. I wish I had taken pictures of some of the spreads with which they graced the table. |
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| Cocktails on the beautiful veranda of Hotel Lenhart, overlooking Bemus Bay on Chautauqua Lake. |
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