As we head towards 2026, we look forward to what will be our 6th year on the grounds at Chautauqua Institution. Located only a few blocks from Bestor Plaza, we offer lovely accommodations as well as weekly Quaker worship opportunities alongside both formal and informal programming throughout the summer. Each week of the Chautauqua season, Quaker House welcomes a Friend of the Week who brings their wealth of experience as a Friend into Quaker House. Each Friend of the Week shares programming about their “Faith in Action” (how their faith and practice have informed the work they do in the world – both paid and volunteer) as well as a “Quaker Perspective on the Theme of the Week”. In an effort to promote diversity and inclusion on the grounds of Chautauqua and beyond, we also host and collaborate in a variety of ways within the Chautauqua community. Some of our collaborators include Homeboy Industries and the African American Heritage House. Our house hosts, our Friends in Residence, bring their own Quaker presence, hospitality, and creativity into their service of Quaker House.
The 120-Year Revival
FRIEND’S JOURNAL ARTICLE – July 1, 2025
by Sue Tannehill
2025 Season Attendance
During the 2025 season, Quaker House welcomed 1,637 visitors who crossed the threshold into a Quaker House gathering. Whether held on site at QH or elsewhere on the grounds of Chautauqua, Quaker House welcomes everyone. Our gatherings continue to increase engagement with both the larger Chautauqua community and with Quakers and their communities beyond the Institution.
232 – Tuesday Lunch Discussion: My Work in the World (FOW work as a Quaker)
268 – Meeting for Worship
303 – Thursday Lunch Discussion: A Quaker Perspective on the Theme of the Week
214 – Church of the Wild (Sundays at 4 pm)
200 – Homeboys Industries presentations/gatherings (supported through Quaker House)
420 – Social Hour/Common Meal/Miscellaneous pop-up
Welcome to Quaker House.
Contact Us:
PO Box 345
28 Ames Ave.
Chautauqua, NY 14722
info@quakerschq.org
At the intersection of Chautauqua Institution and the Quaker Faith,
we have found a source of the living water. We invite others to this place.
All are welcome here.
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Housing
We offer four bedrooms for rent during the summer season at Chautauqua Institution.
We also offer affordable off-season retreat space for spiritual and community groups committed to making a difference as well as anyone desiring a quiet retreat space during the “shoulder” seasons (the few weeks before and after the Institution’s regular season). During the shoulder seasons we have five bedrooms available.
Worship in the Manner of Friends
Quaker Meeting is based on gathering in community to listen for the “still small voice within.” Such gatherings often amplify our own efforts to hear what Spirit has to say. Sitting in this expectant silence, some may feel called to offer Spirit-led vocal ministry.
We gather for unprogrammed worship on Sundays – 9:30am
(during the summer season)
All are welcome.
More About Chautauqua Institution
Mission Statement:
Chautauqua is dedicated to the exploration of the best in human values and the enrichment of life through a program that explores the important religious, social and political issues of our times.
