Chapel House, a place of retreat nestled in the woods of Colgate University, provides a meditative environment for the study of religious books, art, and music. There is a library of several thousand volumes; works of religious art by Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim, Confucian, Jewish, and Christian artists; a collection of recorded religious music; a chapel; seven rooms for guests; and a dining room where meals are served to resident guests.
Sustainability Highlights
Renewable Energy
Colgate utilizes a variety of renewable energy sources to power and heat the university. Some of the renewable energy resources currently in use include solar thermal energy at 100 Broad Street, geothermal energy at Chapel House, air-source heat pumps at the Colgate Club House, and locally sourced woodchips in our heating plant. Additionally, 100% of Colgate's electricity is generated from carbon-free sources such as hydroelectric and nuclear. More information ›