Kenyon College

Eaton Center North, 209 Chase Avenue, Gambier, Ohio 43022
1000 Guests

Event Types Welcomed

Adult Social Events
Corporate Social Events
Expo/Competitions
Family Reunions
Leisure Travel
Professional Meeting / Training / Conference / Retreats
Wedding Ceremonies
Wedding Receptions
Youth Retreat/Camps

About

Founded in 1824, Kenyon is the oldest private college in Ohio. Considered to be one of the country’s most beautiful campuses, this thousand-acre campus is on the National Register of Historic Places. Click here to read our brochure and learn more about our incredible Gambier, Ohio event venue. Consider incorporating a piece of history into your meeting or conference when you hold your next corporate gathering at one of our sought after venues.

Kenyon College offers excellent facilities, outstanding services, and an attractive location for conferences, camps, weddings and retreats.

Our Gambier, Ohio facilities are available for rental on a limited basis by individuals or outside organizations when students are in residence. The majority of use by outside organizations takes place in the summer, fall and spring break periods.

Meeting & Event Spaces

Max Capacity: 1000 Guests
Largest Classroom Style: 69
Largest Theatre Style: 612
Largest Auditorium Seating: 612
Largest Arena Seating: 3000
Academic Year Largest Group: yes

Ascension Hall

Dating back to 1859, Ascension Hall, is just one of the Victorian Gothic castle-like structures that dominates campus. In total, it acts as home  to ten classrooms, as well as the cosy Nu Pi Kappa, a third-floor study lounge complete with comfortable furniture, and Philomethesian, a medium-sized lecture-hall. 

Black Box Theater

In its new north campus home, the Black Box Theatre  is a great open space for goups to perform or  meet. Due to its proximity to the North Campus Apartments, this also acts a suitable space for groups to check-in/out in an air-conditioned envioronment. 
  • 90 Theatre Style

Bolton Dance Studio

 Complete with wall-wall mirrors and conveniently located in the heart of south campus, Bolton Dance Studio provides a wonderful space for dance or music workshops. 

Bolton Theater

Bolton Theater is the second-largest professional theatre space on-campus. Host to a wide variety of proffessional-grade student work during the academic year, this is the perfect space for a group interested in dramatic performances, showcases, or discussions. 
  • 389 Theatre Style

Brown Family Environmental Center

The Brown Family Environmental Center, commonly known as the BFEC (pronounced "bee-fek"), lies a stones throw away from the village center. During your visit, explore 480 acres of woodlands, hiking trails, prairie habitats and gardens. The breathtaking natural beauty makes a perfect backdrop for wedding receptions, birthday parties or even educational tours, which can check in at the visitors' center. Or if it's relaxation you are after, opt for a lazy day of river tubing on the Kokosing, one of Ohio's State Scenic Rivers, or a gentle bike ride down the Kokosing Gap Trail. 

Chapel

Built between 1869 and  1871, the Church of the Holy Spirit lifts its steeple high above south campus. It is a nonesectarian church, complete with an array of stunning stained-glass and functioning bells, making it the perfect backdrop for weddings, christenings or any other ceremonies you have in mind. 

  • 125 Theatre Style

Colburn Hall

Enclosed in beautiful red-brick and situated adjacent to the historic Bexley Hall,  Colburn Hall used to serve as the College's Seminary library. However, newly renovated, it acts as a multi-functional events hall complete with high ceilings and a stage area that is perfect for a DJ. It is conveniently located next to the North Campus Apartments and makes the perfect space for after-parties or other celebratory events. 

Davis House Seminar Room

Edelstein House Conference Room

Cheever Seminar Room

Gund Commons Ballroom

Gund Commons Game Room

Gund Gallery

Hayes Hall

Higley Auditorium

Hill Theater

Horn Gallery

Horvitz Hall

Kenyon Athletic Center

O'Connor House

Outdoor Athletic Fields

Peirce Hall

Rosse Hall

Samuel Mather Hall

Brandi Recital Hall

Weaver Cottage

Ransom Lawn

Food & Beverage Options

Peirce Dining Hall

Peirce Hall is the destination dining hall for the Kenyon Community. An all-you-care to eat facility, Peirce offers all guests a menu focused around the fresh, local produce, dairy, grains and proteins. Purchasing over 42% of our products locally, we have built and maintained strong relationships within Gambier and the surrounding communities. We welcome you to join us and enjoy all the great meals that Peirce has to offer.

Kenyon Inn Restaurant

Enjoy Knox County's only 4-star dining in an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere. Sample fine wines, and end your meal with a créme bruleé "to die for." And yes: we intentionally ended the previous sentence on a preposition... we are a literary place, after all!

The Gambier Deli

A New York style deli on the campus of Kenyon College.

The Village Inn

| Menu

The Village Market

With its comfortable front-room booths and gleaming bar,The Village Inn offers sandwiches, salads, entreés and bar service.

A small market with a recently expanded deli located in Gambier.

Accommodations

  • Total Number of Overnight Guests: 1000
  • Number of Overnight Rooms: 1500
Overnight Room Attributes
  • Air-conditioned rooms available
  • Linens Provided
  • Kitchen Available
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Hanna Residence Hall

34 (2 Singles, 17 Doubles, 15 Triples) Rooms | 81 Beds

This accommodation has A/C

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Leonard Residence Hall

83 (20 Doubles, 55 Singles) Rooms | 89 Beds

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North Campus Apartments

185 (46 4-person apts, 6 8-person apts) Rooms | 232 Beds

This accommodation has A/C

Old Kenyon Residence Hall

95 (44 Singles, 49 Doubles, 2 Triple) Rooms | 148 Beds

This accommodation has A/C

Weaver Cottage

4 Rooms | 4 Beds

This accommodation has A/C

Bushnell Residence Hall

South-campus dorm, with close proximity to the Kenyon Athletic Center and Peirce Dining Hall. Rooms are split between two floors and divided into 4 halls, with a communal bathroom per each hall. Well-equipped for social groups with full access to a well-lit and comfortable lounge, complete with cable TV, as well as a kitchen in the basement. 
30 (4 Singles, 24 Doubles, 1 Triple) Rooms | 55 Beds

This accommodation has A/C

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Caples Residence Hall

98 (50 Doubles, 48 Singles) Rooms | 148 Beds

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Gund Residence Hall

44 (3 Singles, 41 Doubles) Rooms | 85 Beds

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Lewis Residence Hall

47 (14 Singles, 33 Doubles) Rooms | 78 Beds

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Manning Residence Hall

30 (4 Singles, 24 Doubles, 2 Triples) Rooms | 58 Beds

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Mather Residence Hall

96 (16 Singles, 71 Doubles, 9 Triples) Rooms | 185 Beds

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McBride Residence Hall

94 (16 Singles, 69 Doubles, 9 Triples) Rooms | 181 Beds

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New Apartments

108 (24 4-person apts, 8 6-person apts) Rooms | 144 Beds

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Norton Residence Hall

47 (14 Singles, 33 Doubles) Rooms | 80 Beds

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Taft Cottages

36 (12 4-person apts) Rooms | 48 Beds

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Watson Residence Hall

29 (17 Singles, 12 Doubles) Rooms | 41 Beds

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Kenyon Inn

The Kenyon Inn is Kenyon's premier hotel, which offers 4-star dining services as well as facilitating private events, such as corporate meetings or weddings. It boasts a main dining room and lounge, in addition to a private dining room (Paul Newman Room) that can seat approx. 35 guests.  Guest rooms may include either one king sized bed, or two full-sized beds; the restroom may include a tub if requested, and one room offers a handicap accessible tub/shower. The kitchen serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as a Sunday brunch. 

For more information, please visit the website: 
http://www.kenyoninn.com/
30 Rooms

This accommodation has A/C

Featured Amenities

Accessible Facilities
Air Conditioning
Fitness Center
In-House Catering
Linens
Overnight Rooms
Paid Parking
Running Trails
Taxi
Theater Seating

Venue Location + Transportation

Address

Eaton Center North,

209 Chase Avenue,

Gambier Ohio, 43022

Transportation

Taxi

Nearby Airport

Port Columbus Int'l Airport - 60 minutes

Nearby International Airport

Port Columbus Int'l Airport - 60 minutes

Parking

Parking on Site: Yes

Nearby Cities

Columbus, OH (45 miles)

Things to Know

Catering

Must Use In-House Catering: Yes

External Catering Allowed: Yes

Cultural Catering Available: Yes

Venue Policies

Alcohol Consumption: Yes

Smoking Permitted: Yes

ADA Accessible: Yes

Technology

Guest Wi-Fi: Fee

Onsite Tech Support: Yes

Equipment Available On-Site:
  • Projector Screen