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

• College 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 Common Room
  A cozy place 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:

• Benches on the Quad
• Keigwen Amphitheater and benches near Lake Andrews (the puddle)
• The Otis Memorial by Lake Andrews
• Muskie Garden
• Mount David
• Olin Terrace
• The many gardens throughout the campus
• Thorncrag Bird Sanctuary
• Riverside Greenway Trail by Sunnyside Park
• Riverwalk Trail near Railroad Park
• Riverside Cemetery
• Bates Morse Mountain Conservation Area
• The Bates Lean-To in Greene, Maine
• The Bates Yurt in Greene, Maine