The Venue

The Colorado Chautauqua

Interior of the Rocky Mountain Climbers Club.

The Colorado Chautauqua is a national historic landmark with a long tradition of hosting educational and intellectual events. It was originally opened in 1898 to provide a summer school location for Texan teachers as a part of the Chautauqua Movement of the late 19th Century—an adult education and social movement that positioned itself as an intellectual counterpoint to the “low brow” entertainment of Vaudeville. The Colorado Chautauqua is the only one west of the Mississippi that has been in continuous operation since its founding. Its location at the base of the Flatirons was chosen for its natural beauty and access to invigorating physical activities, such as hiking and climbing. Our plasma retreat plays a small part in carrying on the intellectual tradition of this important Colorado landmark!

Getting Around the Chautauqua

Chautauqua map and directions.

Parking

There is free parking at the Chautauqua, though it fills quickly. Paid parking is available in the neighborhood across the street from the Chautauqua. Carpooling is encouraged. In addition, there is a free shuttle service that picks up at the CU Regent Park-n-Ride lot on campus.

Rocky Mountain Climbers Club (RMCC)

The day will begin at the RMCC, which can be accessed from the alley on the North side of the Community House.

Getting to the Chautauqua

900 Baseline Road
Boulder, CO 80302

From Denver

Take I-25 N/US-87 N toward FT COLLINS. Merge onto US-36 W via EXIT 217 on the LEFT toward WESTMINSTER/BOULDER. Take the BASELINE RD exit toward CO-93. Continue on Baseline Rd up the hill. Just past 9th Street, turn LEFT into Chautauqua Park.

From Golden

Take CO-93 N to Boulder. Turn LEFT onto BASELINE RD. Continue on Baseline up the hill. Just past 9th Street, turn LEFT into Chautauqua Park.

From Longmont

Take CO-119 S to Boulder. CO-119 S becomes CO-157 S/FOOTHILLS PKWY. Turn RIGHT onto BASELINE RD toward CO-93. Continue on Baseline up the hill. Just past 9th Street, turn LEFT into Chautauqua Park.

Getting to Ado's Kitchen

Route 1:

Head East on Baseline, then North on 13th Street. ETA: 4 min.

Route 2:

Head West on Baseline, then North on 9th Street, then East on College Ave., then North on 13th Street. ETA: 4 min.

Parking Near Ado's Kitchen

Option 1:

There is a lot across the street from Ado's on 13th Street.

Option 2:

There is a lot on Pleasant Street a couple blocks North of Ado's.

Option 3:

There is street parking throughout the local neighborhood, but watch the signs to identify public parking spaces.

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