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
Pottery Workshop for Beginners with Scott Souers-UPDATE- SOLD OUT Hands-On Stoneware Pottery Class | Spring 2026 Kick off the 2026 season with our popular Pottery Workshop for Beginners, offered by Chautauqua-Wawasee. This three-week beginner pottery class is ideal if you’ve been looking for a hands-on introduction to working with clay. Participants will learn directly from […]
Old Fashioned Hymn Sing Returns on Palm Sunday at Syracuse Community Center A Larger Venue for a Growing Community Tradition Due to an overflowing crowd at our first-ever Old-Fashioned Hymn Sing in the quaint, historic Oakwood Chapel, Chautauqua-Wawasee is relocating this popular community event to a larger venue. The Old Fashioned Hymn Sing will now […]
What’s Flying Through Northern Indiana This Spring? A New Waterfowl Festival Invites the Public to Experience Migration Up Close A Front-Row Seat to Spring Migration This March, bird watchers, nature lovers, and curious minds alike are invited to experience spring migration up close. The Waterfowl Festival offers a full day dedicated to birds, wetlands, and […]
Ann Strong Inducted into Chautauqua-Wawasee Emeritus Board
Ann Strong Inducted into Chautauqua-Wawasee’s Emeritus Board Chautauqua-Wawasee proudly announces the induction of long-time Lake Wawasee resident Ann Strong into the organization’s Emeritus Board. Ann’s leadership, vision, and years of service have been central to the development and growth of Chautauqua-Wawasee since its founding in 2011. In recognition of her outstanding contributions, Board President Mark […]
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our 2024 Donors!
Old Fashioned Hymn Sing Draws Crowd at Oakwood Chapel
🕊️ First Chautauqua Old Fashioned Hymn Sing Draws a Crowd Palm Sunday evening was the perfect setting for a heartfelt gathering, as more than 50 people attended Chautauqua-Wawasee’s first Old Fashioned Hymn Sing held at the historic chapel at Oakwood Resort. Mary Moretto, who organized the event, reflected on its success: “We had no idea […]