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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nestled in the hills above the city of Oneonta, Hartwick has stunning views of the surrounding area.
Our in-house catering service means creating a great menu is simple and convenient.
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.
Special Events Facilities
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.
Shineman Chapel House
Open floor plan. Fitting for small lectures, receptions, and dinners.
Capacity ranging from 80-100 people depending on room set-up.
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.
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.
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.
Room 155, Clark Hall
Fitting for small meetings, presentations, and lectures. Room has one large rectangular table and chairs.
Capacity 18 people.
Room 223, Golisano Hall
Fitting for small meetings, presentations, and lectures. Room has one large rectangular table and chairs.
Capacity 12 people.
Room 209, Johnstone Science Center
Fitting for small meetings, presentations, and lectures. Room has one large rectangular table and chairs.
Capacity 10 people.
Wright Stadium
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.
Our Aramark catering/dining services partner provides exceptional guest experiences.
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.
Our Media Services staff work closely with our Special Events Coordinator to ensure your media needs are met.
Special Events & Scheduling
Dewar Union, 4th Floor
specialevents@hartwick.edu