Each year, many Lakeside stories are shared by first-time guests, long-time Lakesiders, young families and those who are giving back to the community.
Each story expresses the values and practices that draw a community closer together. You may experience these values in your own hometown community.
A community of heart-filled welcome. After visiting, people are excited to share their Lakeside experience with new friends and invite them to participate in the Chautauqua program. Many Lakesiders take what they learned from their stay to teach a new hobby, interest or passion to a friend, which expands Lakeside’s enrichment and inspiration. They also introduce future spouses and continue to build family traditions around the Chautauqua community.
ace for their two boys during the impressionable years of their childhood.