Dear Lakesiders,
We’re excited to welcome you and your family back for a summer of enrichment at Lakeside Chautauqua. Soon, we’ll gather here on the shores of Lake Erie to usher in our 149th Chautauqua season.
Lakeside's timeless mission
In 1873, the founders of Lakeside dreamed of a place where people could gather in community to reconnect, learn, create, worship, and renew in a sacred, peaceful setting. Their dedication, work and financial commitments laid the foundation for this special place.
Every generation since, a group of dedicated leaders, staff, board members, volunteers, individuals, families, homeowners, faithful supporters and the community have deepened their connection to Lakeside’s timeless mission – to enrich the quality of life for all people, to foster traditional Christian values, and to nurture relationships through opportunities for renewal and growth – spiritually, intellectually, culturally and physically – while preserving Lakeside’s heritage.
Looking towards the future, 150 Years & Onward
After two challenging years of the ongoing global pandemic, the Lakeside Chautauqua Board of Directors and staff have spent considerable time, prayer and planning to preserve the legacy of Lakeside and build a thriving future as we approach our Sesquicentennial Celebration.
We’ve received questions and had many engaging conversations with Lakesiders over the past few weeks. Please know that we’re committed to listening, keeping you informed, and inviting you to be a part of the conversation this summer.
Join the conversation
Your voice, ideas and insights matter. Visit our 150 & Onward page to find out how you can get involved in preserving and planning for Lakeside's future. You'll also find a series of ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ at the bottom of the page that we will continue to update throughout the summer.
We all want to preserve the Lakeside experience for our children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. How will you, Lakesiders of today, pay it forward to generations to come? Young and old, we need your best thinking and creativity.
We have great hope and expectations for this year as we continue to strengthen our mission and envision a thriving future for Lakeside Chautauqua. Thank you for your support and commitment to the mission of Lakeside to enrich the quality of life for all people.
Sincerely,
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Kip Greenhill, President & CEO
Lakeside Chautauqua
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Lakeside Chautauqua is a year-round destination open to all for rest, renewal, growth and reconnection. Our Chautauqua season, from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, invites you to nurture mind, body and spirit through purposeful programs through our four pillars of Chautauqua – religion, education, arts and recreation.
Religion: At the heart of the Lakeside experience is religion, and we offer opportunities to help guide your faith journey. Learn more...
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Much has changed in our world, especially these past two years with the challenges of an ongoing global pandemic. As a result, we have undertaken revisions to how Lakeside operates our $11 million organization by implementing the next best practices to make better and more timely decisions, save money, and streamline the operations of our nonprofit organization.
We started this practice under the leadership of Lakeside’s new President Kip Greenhill in August 2021, and we’re already seeing cost savings benefits from our internal reviews. Learn more...
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As you know, our community is a unique and complex organization, and the financial resources required to operate and create the Lakeside experience every year continue to increase.
Lakeside has not been immune to the effects of the ongoing global pandemic. We are living in a rapidly rising inflationary period, and our costs to operate and maintain Lakeside keep going up. You’ve seen costs continue to rise in your own household and community, and the same is true for Lakeside. Learn more...
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Children are significantly impacted by Lakeside’s unique Chautauqua experience. Year in and year out, young minds, bodies and spirits are introduced to enriching religious experiences, educational opportunities, cultural arts performances and recreational activities found at Lakeside.
Children, like all our guests, take part in the Lakeside Chautauqua experience and use the facilities on the grounds. Learn more...
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This year, a Preservation Fee will be applied to all Daily and Weekly Adult Chautauqua Passes – $1 per pass per day if purchased online prior to your arrival or $2 per pass per day if purchased upon entering the gates.
Lakeside’s facilities and grounds play a significant role in the Chautauqua experience. Across the campus, there are more than 80 historic structures and facilities, 9 miles of roads and sidewalks and extensive parks and grounds to maintain. We face significant infrastructure challenges ahead. Learn more...
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Over these past few months, we have kept you and your family at the center of our planning, especially with regards to the Chautauqua experience and ease in navigating Lakeside.
Calendar of Events Brochure: A modified version of the Calendar of Events brochure you’ve seen in previous years will be available upon your arrival Memorial Day weekend. Preachers of the Week, Chautauqua Lecture Series themes, cultural arts performances and recreational events are displayed by week. Learn more...
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This summer, we’re being deliberate about creating opportunities for us to reflect and plan for our future, together as a community. After the challenges of the past two years, it is important that we use these experiences as moments of learning to help pave a new pathway forward.
Your voice, ideas and insights matter! When people come together and share ideas, we end up making better decisions, and the best days of Lakeside are ahead. Please join our 150 & Onward conversation this summer and plan to participate in the following:
- Neighborhood conversations
- Porch talks
- Online surveys
- Social media polls
- Digital dialogues through social media
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Digital feedback through our Questions & Insights Card
- Individual conversations
We all want to preserve the Lakeside experience for our children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. How will you, Lakesiders of today, pay it forward to generations to come? Young and old, we need your best thinking and creativity.
Stay tuned for additional details about Lakeside’s 150 & Onward, and please plan to participate in the conversations this summer either in-person or through Lakeside’s digital community.
We have great hope and expectations for this year as we continue to strengthen our mission and envision a thriving future for Lakeside Chautauqua. Thank you for your support and commitment to the mission of Lakeside to enrich the quality of life for all people.
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