There are many quiet, beautiful places on and near the campus which are conducive to contemplation and reflection. Some of our favorite sites include:

• Museum of Art, Olin Arts Center
• College Chapel
  Come sit by the fountain for meditation.
  7 a.m.- 7 p.m.
• The Ladd Library
• Perry Atrium, Pettengill Hall
• College Greenhouse, Carnegie Science Hall

Outdoor Spaces

• Mount David
• The Otis Memorial by Lake Andrews
• Olin Terrace
• Benches on the Quad
• The many gardens throughout the campus
• Thorncrag Bird Sanctuary
• Bates Morse Mountain Conservation Area
• The Bates Lean-To in Greene, Maine
• The Bates Yurt in Greene, Maine