Chautauqua on a Budget
A More Accessible Way to Experience Chautauqua
CHQ on a Budget offers an affordable, dormitory-style stay during Weeks Eight (Aug. 15–21) and Nine (Aug. 22–28) of the Summer Assembly. Spend a full week immersed in lectures, concerts, conversation and lakeside summer traditions.
Please note this program runs from Sunday to Saturday.
Contact Information
Athenaeum Hotel Sales Office
jvogle@chq.org
716.357.6389
What’s Included
Lodging for Six Nights
Breakfast & Dinner Daily
Chautauqua Gate Pass
Parking Included
Week Eight Lecture Theme
On Living Well: A Week Curated with Dr. Sanjay Gupta
This week invites Chautauquans to explore what it means to pursue a healthier, more resilient life — from the habits that support longevity to the systems that shape public health.
Week Nine Lecture Theme
Turning Roots Into Rock
This week at Chautauqua, in partnership with the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, traces the electrifying journey from blues, gospel, country and folk to the sound that changed everything. We’ll explore how rhythm, voice, story and spirit fused into something louder, bolder and unmistakably new — and something that continues to evolve today.
2026 Cost
Cost: $1,295 per person
Pricing includes lodging, breakfast and dinner, a Chautauqua Gate Pass for admission to all Amphitheater programs and parking. Reservations will be confirmed upon receipt of registration, with full payment due at the 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 $339 per request.
Facilities and Services
Lodging is available at the newly renovated 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 in the Greene Family Commons cafeteria.