Landscape of Hartwick

Special Events & Accommodations

Overlooking the Susquehanna River Valley, Hartwick offers a beautiful, private setting to host your next event.

Host your Event with Us

We have a diverse selection of spaces throughout campus from classrooms, and theaters, to stunning art galleries. The facilities come with a range of optional amenities including catering, parking, and overnight accommodations.

We offer:

  • Planning and production support
  • In-house catering support
  • On-site accommodation
  • Competitive pricing
  • Technology resources and high-speed internet
  • Audio-visual support
  • Free Wi-Fi

Complete our Event Inquiry Form to tell us what you need.

Wedding guests at Hartwick College

Weddings

Tying the knot? With breathtaking views of the “City of the Hills,” historic brick architecture, and on-site event services, Hartwick College is the perfect place, either indoor or outdoor, for your perfect day.

Hartwick College Rental Space for Events

Space Rentals

Whether you’re looking for a private room to host an important meeting, or a larger space to entertain your guests for a special event, our office will help you choose from Hartwick’s wide selection of event spaces.

Hartwick College Apartments for Overnight Accommodations

Overnight Accommodations

Close proximity to Cooperstown, as well as the All-Star Village and Dreams Park makes Hartwick College the ideal “home base” as you visit New York’s Leatherstocking region.

Hartwick College Conference facilities in Shineman Chapel House

Conferences & Camps

If it is for a week, or only for a day, Hartwick College’s accommodating facilities and in-house services are a few of the many reasons to host your next session here.

Hartwick College Catering Partners for events

Campus Partners

Hartwick College works closely with Aramark Dining & Facilities, as well as Morris Tent Rentals, HardHit Productions and other local vendors to ensure you have what you need to pull off a successful event.

Hartwick College Event Tent on Frisbee Field at Hartwick College

Event Planning

Ready to plan your event? Our team is here to help you every step of the way. Get started today! Contact us via email at specialevents@hartwick.edu or by phone at 607-431-4519.


 

Weddings

Choose Hartwick College for your special day.

Whether it’s an intimate wedding or as many as 200 guests, we have the event spaces to accommodate your needs. Planning a wedding can be stressful, but our events team is here to help make the process easier.

2023 Wedding Catering Packages

Tell Us What You Need

Hartwick College drone view of campus on Oyaron Hill

Nestled in the hills above the city of Oneonta, Hartwick has stunning views of the surrounding area.

Hartwick College Yager Hall Bell Tower view of hils
Hartwick College table setting for wedding

Our in-house catering service means creating a great menu is simple and convenient.

Hartwick College Catering set up to welcome wedding guests
Hartwick College Bresee Hall at dusk

The campus has beautiful brick buildings with a timeless appearance.


 

Space Rentals

Need a meeting space? Hosting a special celebration? Hartwick College has you covered. With a wide selection of rooms and event spaces, we’ll help you find the ideal location for your next gathering. No need to worry about food and drinks, our catering team will handle it all. We offer flexible room setup according to your event needs. TVs, projectors, media, and Zoom capabilities mean presenting is easy at Hartwick.

Tell Us What You Need

Special Events Facilities

Stack Lounge, Dewar Union

Stack Lounge, Dewar Union

Open floor plan including a stage. Fitting for large presentations, proms, banquets or receptions.
Capacity ranging from 200-400 people depending on room set-up.

Ostego Meeting

Shineman Chapel House

Open floor plan. Fitting for small lectures, receptions, and dinners.
Capacity ranging from 80-100 people depending on room set-up.

Hartwick College Campbell Patio, Dewar Union

Dewar Patio, Dewar Union

Located outside Stack Lounge, the patio is fitting for cocktail hours, parties, and small receptions. This is an outdoor location covered by a tent.
Capacity 50 people.

Stevens-German Library, Yager Hall

Our library is a versatile space which is fitting for ceremonies, lectures, receptions, and summer camps.
Capacity 100-150 people depending on room set-up.

Foreman Gallery, Anderson Center for the Arts

The Foreman Gallery has an open floor plan and is fitting receptions, ceremonies, and banquets.
Capacity is 150 people depending on room set-up.

Yager Hall, Hartwick College

Frisbee Field

Outdoor setting overlooking the Susquehanna River Valley. Fitting for receptions, ceremonies, and banquets.
Capacity 100+ people depending on tent and table set-up.

Performance Spaces

Anderson Theater, Anderson Center for the Performing Arts

Fitting for lectures, performances, and ceremonies.
Capacity 181 people.

Slade Theatre, Yager Hall

Located in Yager Hall, outside the Stevens-German Library. Fitting for lectures, performances, and ceremonies.
Capacity 305 people.


 

Conferences & Camps

With our overnight accommodations, in-house dining options, media capabilities, and a wide variety of event spaces, Hartwick College is well-suited to accommodate your next session. Lecture halls, theaters, athletic facilities, and banquet rooms are some of the many event spaces available. Close proximity between buildings means every space on campus is just a short walk away. Beautiful views of the city of Oneonta provide participants with memorable scenery. With 24 hour Campus Safety, you can rest assured that Hartwick is a safe place to be.

Tell Us What You Need

Conference Rooms, Classrooms & Facilities

This is a small selection of classrooms and facilities.  For more information, contact specialevents@hartwick.edu

Eaton Lounge, Bresee Hall

Intimate setting for meetings, lectures, and presentations. Room currently has rectangular tables as well as chairs.
Capacity 25-40 people, depending on room set-up.

Farrington Room, Dewar Union

Fitting for small meetings, presentations, or dinners. The room is set-up with 6 rectangular tables and 26 chairs.
Capacity 36 people.

Chesebro Room, Dewar Union

Fitting for small meetings, presentations, or dinners. The room currently has a combination of rectangular and round tables and chairs.
Capacity 60 people.

Clark Hall

Room 155, Clark Hall

Fitting for small meetings, presentations, and lectures. Room has one large rectangular table and chairs.
Capacity 18 people.

Golisano Hall, Hartwick College

Room 223, Golisano Hall

Fitting for small meetings, presentations, and lectures. Room has one large rectangular table and chairs.
Capacity 12 people.

Johnstone Science Center

Room 209, Johnstone Science Center

Fitting for small meetings, presentations, and lectures. Room has one large rectangular table and chairs.
Capacity 10 people.

Hartwick College Wright Stadium Field at dusk

Wright Stadium

Fitness Studio, Campbell Fitness Center, Hartwick College

Hutman Studio, Campbell Fitness Center, Dewar Union


 

Campus Partners

Hartwick works closely with our campus partners to deliver exceptional event experiences. Aramark catering/dining will help you determine your menu and estimated cost. Our partnership with Morris Tent Rentals gives you a wide selection of tablecloths, linens, tables, and chairs, as well as smaller tents. Hosting a larger outdoor event? Hardhat Productions offers large tents, as well as any stage rentals you may need.

Tell Us What You Need

Buffet table setting by Hartwick College catering services

Our Aramark catering/dining services partner provides exceptional guest experiences.

Our Staff

James Cummings

Event Scheduler and Summer Rentals Coordinator
607-431-4523

Ryan Butler

Major Events Coordinator
607-431-4831

Vaccinations are not required but strongly encouraged for visitors and contractors. The College reserves the right to require masks on an event-by-event basis.

Covid-19 Updates

Our Media Services staff work closely with our Special Events Coordinator to ensure your media needs are met.

Media Services

Special Events & Scheduling

Dewar Union, 4th Floor
specialevents@hartwick.edu