What is Chautauqua on a Budget?
Chautauqua on a Budget is a 6-day dormitory accommodation special that is only available during select weeks of the Summer Assembly Season. Reservations are limited and are accepted on a first-come basis. To register, please call the Athenaeum Hotel Sales Office at 716-357-6389.
In 2026, the program will be offered:
Week Eight • August 16–22*
Week Nine • August 23–29*
*Please note this program runs Sunday to Saturday.
Contact Information
Athenaeum Hotel Sales Office
jvogle@chq.org
716.357.6389
2026 Cost
Cost: $1,529 per person
Pricing includes lodging, meal plan to include breakfast and dinner, Chautauqua gate pass that provides admission to all Amphitheater programs and parking. Reservations will be confirmed upon receipt of registration with full payment due at time of booking. Once sold out, names will be placed on a waiting list.
The total balance is due at the time of booking. After June 1, all deposits are non-refundable. We recommend that you consider purchasing third-party trip cancellation insurance.
Add-on Options
A limited number of single rooms or private baths are available for an additional $300 per request.
Facilities and Services
Lodging is available at Greene Family Commons (formerly Bellinger Hall), a two-story retreat center featuring double rooms (2 twin beds in each) with shared, connecting bathroom. Towels and bedding are provided. All meals are served at Bellinger Hall in the cafeteria.