Kenyon College
Eaton Center North
209 Chase Avenue
Gambier, Ohio 43022
209 Chase Avenue
Gambier, Ohio 43022
1000Largest Group
90Meeting Rooms
1000Overnight Guests
College Gates
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Peirce Great Hall 
Alumni Hall 
Thomas Hall 
Peirce Pub 
Kenyon Athletic Center 
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Study Lounge 
Middle Path 
Campbell Meeker Seminar Room 
Sunset Seminar Room 
Franklin Miller Lecture Hall 
Philomathesian Hall 
Middle Ground Cafe 
Brandi Recital Hall 
Bolton Theater 
Evans Seminar Room
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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 event venue. Consider incorporating a piece of history into your conference when you hold your next corporate gathering at one of Kenyon College’s Ohio event venues.
Kenyon offers excellent facilities, outstanding services, and an attractive location for conferences, camps, weddings and retreats.
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.
Kenyon offers excellent facilities, outstanding services, and an attractive location for conferences, camps, weddings and retreats.
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.
Nearby Cities & Number of Miles:
Columbus, OH (45 miles)
Nearest Airport/ Number of Minutes:
Port Columbus Int'l Airport / 60
Public Transportation Options:
Taxi
Parking Onsite:
Yes
Parking:
Free
Availability:
Seasonal
Room Type(s):
Residence Halls, Suite/Apartment Style
Bath Type(s):
Private, Shared, Communal
ADA Accessible:
Yes
Largest Group:
1000
Number of Meeting & Event Rooms:
90
Largest Classroom Style:
Olin Auditorium 69
Largest Theatre Style:
Rosse Hall 612
Number of Overnight Guests:
1000
Onsite Wireless Internet:
Fee
Onsite A/V Staff:
Yes
Must Use In-house Catering:
Yes
Cultural Catering Available:
Yes
Alcohol Permitted:
Yes
Phone:
740-427-5101
Ideally Suited For:
Adult Social Event
Corporate Social Events
Expo/Competitions
Family Reunion
Leisure travel
Professional Meeting/Training/Conference/Retreat
Wedding Ceremony/Reception
Youth Retreat/Camp
Corporate Social Events
Expo/Competitions
Family Reunion
Leisure travel
Professional Meeting/Training/Conference/Retreat
Wedding Ceremony/Reception
Youth Retreat/Camp
Event Spaces
| Meeting Room | Descriptions | Square Footage |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
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| 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. | |
| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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 | ||
| Gund Commons Ballroom | ||
| Gund Commons Game Room | ||
| Hayes Hall | ||
| Higley Auditorium | ||
| Hill Theater | ||
| Horn Gallery | ||
| Horvitz Hall | ||
| Outdoor Athletic Fields | ||
| Samuel Mather Hall | ||
| Brandi Recital Hall | ||
| Weaver Cottage |
Accommodations
| Facility | # of Rooms | # of Beds | Room Type | Bath Type | A/C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushnell Residence Hall | 30 (4 Singles, 24 Doubles, 1 Triple) | 55 | Residence Halls | Communal | no |
| Gund Residence Hall | 44 (3 Singles, 41 Doubles) | 85 | Residence Halls | Communal | no |
| Leonard Residence Hall | 83 (20 Doubles, 55 Singles) | 89 | Residence Halls | Communal | no |
| Manning Residence Hall | 30 (4 Singles, 24 Doubles, 2 Triples) | 58 | Residence Halls | Communal | no |
| Mather Residence Hall | 96 (16 Singles, 71 Doubles, 9 Triples) | 185 | Residence Halls | Communal | yes |
| McBride Residence Hall | 94 (16 Singles, 69 Doubles, 9 Triples) | 181 | Residence Halls | Communal | yes |
| New Apartments | 108 (24 4-person apts, 8 6-person apts) | 144 | Suite/Apartment Style | Shared | yes |
| North Campus Apartments | 185 (46 4-person apts, 6 8-person apts) | 232 | Suite/Apartment Style | Private | yes |
| Norton Residence Hall | 47 (14 Singles, 33 Doubles) | 80 | Residence Halls | Communal | no |
| Old Kenyon Residence Hall | 95 (44 Singles, 49 Doubles, 2 Triple) | 148 | Residence Halls | Communal | no |
| Taft Cottages | 36 (12 4-person apts) | 48 | Suite/Apartment Style | Private | no |
| Watson Residence Hall | 29 (17 Singles, 12 Doubles) | 41 | Residence Halls | Communal | no |
| Weaver Cottage | 4 | 4 | Suite/Apartment Style | Shared | no |
| Caples Residence Hall | 98 (50 Doubles, 48 Singles) | 148 | Residence Halls | Communal | yes |
| Hanna Residence Hall | 34 (2 Singles, 17 Doubles, 15 Triples) | 81 | Residence Halls | Communal | no |
| Lewis Residence Hall | 47 (14 Singles, 33 Doubles) | 78 | Residence Halls | Communal | no |
| Kenyon Inn | 30 | Hotel | Private | yes |
Dining
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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
With its comfortable front-room booths and gleaming bar,The Village Inn offers sandwiches, salads, entreés and bar service.
>>> menu (PDF) -
The Village Market
A small market with a recently expanded deli located in Gambier.