Travel

The venue is located within the Chautauqua Institute, about 1.5 hours south of Buffalo, and can be reached via I-90. Take exit 60 (Westfield) and proceed towards Mayville to reach the Institute.
The elegant Athenaeum Hotel was established in 1881, and is nestled inside the gates of the Chautauqua Institute along the shore of Chautauqua Lake. The Institute was created in 1874 by the father-in-law of Thomas Edison. Edison had personally done some wiring in the hotel. He even had his own table in the hotel's dining room! The Institute is truly a magical place, and we are excited to share it with you!