Home- About- Facilities at Colgate - Chapel House Chapel House Our History Chapel House, created through the generosity of an anonymous donor, opened its doors in 1959. READ MORE about Chapel House's history Vision Statement Chapel House has released a vision statement following a systematic review of comments, letters, e-mails, and feedback from several fora. READ MORE: Vision Statement Study and Reflect At Chapel House, you may study and reflect in an environment conducive to the meditative and devotional disciplines. READ MORE in the Chapel House library. Artwork Through Time At Chapel House you will be immersed in a collection of artwork from the great religions. READ MORE: Chapel House resources. Spiritual Retreats Overnight guests may take advantage of the natural beauty for reflective moments. READ MORE: Stay overnight at Chapel House. Chapel House is a sanctuary and spiritual retreat center open to all for study and contemplation. We welcome guests of any religious affiliation or none, visitors who travel from down the street or across the globe. Menu Menu About Chapel House Overnight Guests Chapel Resources Find Chapel House Feedback Event Calendar Mission and Vision Our director, Steven Kepnes, offers a reflection on upcoming building maintenance needs and Chapel House's reaffirmed mission of serving as a space for quiet reflection. Our Offerings Chapel House provides a serene setting for study, worship, and meditation. Its resources include the following: Chapel: Available to guests in residence, casual visitors, and groups, the chapel is open 24 hours a day. Overnight accommodations: Any of six private, airy rooms may be reserved by individuals planning a stay of two nights or more. Library: Over 5,000 volumes represent the wisdom of the great religions of the world. Religious art: In every public space, visitors will find original works of art from a number of traditions. Music room: Listeners have access to thousands of recordings, from Gregorian chant to gospel, Sufi and Sabbath prayers, Buddhist sutras and Hindu ragas. Find Chapel House Chapel House is located on the hill at the top of Colgate University's campus in Hamilton, NY. DIRECTIONS Whom We Serve Chapel House is open to everyone. Our visitors may subscribe to any religious tradition — or none. Walk-in visitors and resident guests may be students, members of the Colgate community, or may have no affiliation with the university. Chapel House is available as a space for introspection and study to all who wish to take advantage of its resources. Hours Sun–Fri: 9 a.m.–10 p.m. Sat: 11 a.m –8 p.m. Please use the online reservation system to make reservations. The chapel remains open 24 hours daily. Contact Information Chapel House Colgate University 13 Oak Drive Hamilton, NY 13346-1398 Kathy Keyes Cook & House Manager kkeyes@colgate.edu Phone: 315-228-6087 Richard Braaten Interim Director of Chapel House rbraaten@colgate.edu Phone: 315-228-7675 Rodney Agnant Program Coordinator in Residence rjagnant@colgate.edu Phone: 315-228-7675 For questions regarding online reservations, please contact Kathy at kkeyes@colgate.edu. For general inquiries and questions regarding programming, please contact Rodney at rjagnant@colgate.edu. Colgate Chapel House About Colgate at a Glance University Mission Statement Goals of a Colgate Education Colgate's Origins Maps and Travel Options Colgate Campus About Hamilton, New York The People of Colgate Facilities at Colgate The Arts Athletics Chapel House About Chapel House Overnight Guests Chapel Resources Find Chapel House Feedback Classrooms and Research Libraries Ho Tung Visualization Lab Benton Hall New Residence Halls ColgateX Colgate at 200 Years RELATED LINKS Diverse Religions DIVERSE RELIGIONS There are communities on campus for those of any religious tradition, or none. Wellness WELLNESS Spiritual wellness is one of the eight dimensions at Colgate's Shaw Wellness Institute. Directions FIND CHAPEL HOUSE Chapel House is set on the hill above Colgate's campus. Contact Us CONTACT US - Phone: 315-228-7675 - Fax: 315-228-7914