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

• Peter J. Gomes Chapel
  Visit the chapel between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. daily.
  Meditation cushions in pews at the very front.
• The Muslim Prayer Room, Hindu shrine, and Buddhist Meditation Room
  Located in Chase Hall, which is open 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m. every day. If you would like access at other times, please contact us.
• The Multifaith Chaplaincy
  Many cozy places to study, think, or meditate; 163 Wood St., 2^nd floor.
• Ladd Library
• Perry Atrium, Pettengill Hall
• Museum of Art, Olin Arts Center
• College Greenhouse, Carnegie Science Hall

Outdoor Spaces:

• The Quad (benches or stretch out anywhere)
• Backyard of the Multifaith Chaplaincy (163 Wood St.)
• Keigwen Amphitheater and benches near Lake Andrews (the puddle)
• The Otis Memorial by Lake Andrews
• Muskie Garden
• Mount David
• Olin Terrace
• Library Terrace
• Garden next to Hathorn Hall
• The Bates Garden
• Thorncrag Bird Sanctuary
• Riverwalk Trail by Sunnyside Park
• Riverside Cemetery
• Mt. Apatite in Auburn
• Riverwalk in Lewiston and Auburn
• Garcelon Bog
• Bates Morse Mountain Conservation Area
• The Bates Lean-To in Greene, Maine
• The Bates Yurt in Greene, Maine