This is Chautauqua. Community events for the whole family hosted in Syracuse Indiana and Lake Wawasee.
We celebrate creativity through performances, exhibitions, and hands-on opportunities that inspire expression, imagination, and a lifelong appreciation for the arts.
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We foster lifelong learning through lectures, conversations, and shared learning that encourage curiosity, reflection, and personal growth at every stage of life.
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At Chautauqua, faith plays an important role in shaping shared values, reflection, and connection within our social and cultural life.
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Recreation and healthy living are essential to life at Chautauqua, supporting connection, balance, and enjoyment through shared activity.
Learn MoreOur goal is to “raise the bar” continually by improving the quality of programs, authors, and presenters. Your support enables us to grow and carry out our mission of providing valuable programs related to education, arts, faith and recreation. Our vision is for Chautauqua-Wawasee to be cited as one reason a business and/or people choose to move and live in Syracuse, Kosciusko County, and Indiana. We promise to use all gifts wisely and responsibly toward this vision.
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Oakwood Foundation Inc.
Chautauqua-Wawasee
702 E. Lake View Rd
Syracuse, IN 46567
Pawasee Dog Parade returns to Oakwood Resort on June 6 The Pawasee Dog Parade returns to Syracuse on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon at Oakwood Resort, located at 702 E. Lake View Road, Syracuse, Indiana. Now in its third year, this tail-wagging community favorite invites dogs, families, and friends to enjoy […]
John Adams Living History Comes to Syracuse, Indiana This July 4th Weekend He argued. He debated. He made enemies… and changed the world anyway. This July 4th weekend, this entertaining and educational experience brings one of America’s most outspoken Founding Fathers to life right here in Syracuse. A John Adams Living History Experience in Syracuse, […]
Wawasee Fine Arts Festival 2026 Returns to Oakwood Resort Experience Art, Music, and Family Fun on the Shores of Lake Wawasee Mark your calendar for one of the most anticipated early summer events in northern Indiana-the 12th Annual Wawasee Fine Arts Festival returns on Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at […]
SEO for Beginners for Nonprofits | Chautauqua 2026 Learning Lab
SEO for Beginners: How to Be Found Online and Use Data to Grow SEO for Beginners: How to Be Found Online and Use Data to Grow By: Deena M. DuFour – Chautauqua-Wawasee Graphics/Social Media Director Search engines can help people discover your organization. What happens after that depends on your website. If visitors quickly understand […]
Practicing the Pause with Chautauqua-Wawasee
Practicing the Pause An Invitation to Slow Down Introduction by: Deena DuFour At Chautauqua Wawasee, we are beginning a new series centered on a simple but powerful idea. Life is not meant to be rushed through. It is meant to be lived, noticed, and experienced. Practicing the Pause invites us to slow our pace and […]
Volunteer Opportunities at Chautauqua-Wawasee
Volunteer Opportunities at Chautauqua-Wawasee Chautauqua-Wawasee is a volunteer-driven organization, and we are always looking for passionate individuals to get involved and make a difference in our community. Whether you have a few hours to spare or are ready to take on a larger commitment, there are many ways to contribute to our mission and help […]