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The ChautauquaWawasee is dedicated to the exploration of the best in human values and the enrichment of life through a program of events focused on Art, Education, Faith, and Recreation. Our goal to to provide unique programs that enrich the individual, families and community.

Art

We celebrate, encourage and study the arts and believe they are integral to all of learning. Learn More

Education

A cornerstone principal of Chautauqua is the belief in consistence self-improvement through lifelong learning. Learn More

Faith

At Chautauqua, religious faith is perceived, interpreted and experienced as central to the understanding and expression of our social and cultural values. Learn More

Recreation

We believe the recreation experience and a healthy lifestyle are essential to the Chautauqua experience and fuller life overall. Learn More

Our 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.

We are a non-profit corporation 501-(c)(3). Consult with your tax advisor. Donations may be tax-deductible.

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Oakwood Foundation Inc.

Chautauqua-Wawasee
702 E. Lake View Rd
Syracuse, IN 46567

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Events, Recreation

Lake Wawasee “Points of Interest” Cruise- Narrated by Ann Garceau- SOLD OUT

Chautauqua-Wawasee and the Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum will once again enjoy local historian Ann Garceau as she narrates a cruise of Lake Wawasee highlighting “Points of Interest” aboard the SS Lillypad II. This event is always popular so get your tickets early. Ann will share her knowledge about historic hotels, events, property owners, restaurants, entertainment venues, […]

Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation’s Earth Day Festival-2023

Love Nature? Love butterflies? This is the topic to be explored at one session of the upcoming Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation’s Earth Day Festival on May 6th, 2023. WACF is organizing more than twenty educational, fun, hands-on programs and activities to be held outdoors at WACF Education Center south of Syracuse. Plan to stop by […]

RELIGION: Where It Came From, Where It’s Heading, and How It Continues to Change the World

RELIGION: Where It Came From, Where It’s Heading, and How It Continues to Change the World Michael Spath, DMin, PhD This interactive three-part series explores faith, spirituality and religion – their origins, how they shape and were shaped by the environment, the development of the brain and human social patterns. Why is this important for […]