 | | | Chautauqua
The word "chautauqua" is Iroquois and means either "two moccasins tied together" or "jumping fish." Whatever the precise etymology, it's clear the word described a lake in western New York which by the Civil War was known as Chautauqua Lake. That said, the idea of two cotton top moccasins tied together seems more appropriate for this occasion. |
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| The Chautauqua Movement
In 1874, John Heyl Vincent and Lewis Miller rented the site of a Methodist camp meeting to use in the post-camp meeting season as a summer school for Sunday school teachers; this became known as the Chautauqua Institution. This reflected a nation-wide interest in the professionalization of teaching. They were very clear that their intent was educational, rather than revivalist. It should be stressed that the Chautauqua Institution was never affiliated with any one denomination; pretty much every faith group in the U.S. has a chapel or building on the grounds today. Still, the sort of mild Protestantism that has informed much of American culture was an underpinning of the Chautauqua Movement. More |
| The Chautauqua Dining Hall
On July 4, 1898, over 4,000 people gathered for the opening day of the Colorado Chautauqua. Boulder civic leaders and Texas educators had joined together to create a cultural and educational summer retreat. Today, the Colorado Chautauqua is one of three remaining Chautauquas in the United States, and the only site west of the Mississippi River, in continuous operation, with its original structures intact. More |
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|  | | | The reception will be held Saturday November 26th at the historic Chautauqua Dining Hall in Boulder. Cocktail hour will begin at 4:30pm followed by dinner and dancing. | | We have arranged for a van to shuttle from the Marriott starting at 4:15pm. For folks that have arranged thier own transportation, please see the directions page or farther below for a map of the location of the dining hall. | | Passed hors d’oerves and cocktails start at 4:30. | | The dinner will be served “family style”, with food served on platters at the table and you may help yourselves! Gluten free options are available. Oh yeah... and open bar. | | | Brie Stuffed Prawns
Brie en Croute
Spinach Artichoke Dip |
| | | | Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
Quinoa with Red Onions and Herbs
Broccoli
Sauteed Asparagus
Beef Tenderloin, Port Jus, Mushrooms
Grilled Chicken Breast with Caramelized Pearl Onions and Pesto |
| | | Delicious cupcakes (seriously... unbelievable) |
| | The plan is to shake it until they kick us out! | | Shuttle service will be available again starting at 8:00 and will be running a circuit between the Marriott, the Chautauqua Dining Hall, and Downtown Boulder’s Pearl Street. Feel free to join us after the reception! | | If you should need to contact the Dining Hall for directions or for any other reason. | Local | | +1 303 442 3282 |
| | 900 Baseline Road · Boulder, Colorado 80302 | |
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