Rudolph Courtyard
The patio is located on the first floor of the Danforth University Center, next to the Orchid Room on the South end of the building. The space is open to the public during DUC open hours: Monday- Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m., and Saturday-Sunday, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.
Hillman Hall: Interior Garden
Located on the building’s second floor in Rooms 218 and 228. The gardens are accessible Monday-Friday from 8:15 a.m.-5:15 p.m. via the Graham Research Suite and the Bridgewater Office of Administration. The two gardens provide natural lighting, chairs, and tables to utilize for reflection or studying.
Elizabeth Gray Danforth Butterfly Garden
Located on Forsyth Blvd. at Wallace Drive, dedicated in October 1996 by the Women’s Club at Washington University in St. Louis in memory of Elizabeth “Ibby” Gray Danforth, the university’s first lady from 1971 to 1995. The garden is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Dr. Huston Smith Meditation Garden
Located on the North side of Graham Chapel. The garden is named for Dr. Huston Smith, a world religions scholar who taught in the College of Arts & Science from 1947-1958. The space offers benches and a quiet space for reflection in the center of the Danforth campus.
Hillman Hall: Calares Garden Terrace
Green roof on the third floor of Hillman Hall. The space is available 24 hours a day for Brown School students. Doors are locked to the public from 6:00 p.m.-7:30 a.m. on weekdays and all weekend. The terrace offers offers patio tables and seating.
The Bird Rain and Buder Gathering Gardens
Located outside the South side of Hillman Hall. The gardens, which are available 24/7, were named for former faculty member and Dean of the School of Dental Medicine Dr. John T Bird Jr., DDS 1953 and Sister Madonna Buder, AB 1952.
Ann and Andrew Tisch Park
Provides five acres of green space on the East End of the Danforth Campus, past Brookings Quadrangle. The park includes a sculpture garden, movable chairs, and a fountain.
Olin Library: Serenity Room
Located on the second floor of Olin Library in the Northeast corner of the building. The room is available for prayer, meditation, and reflection during open library hours. This space is open for students of any/no faith traditions. Prayer rugs and seating for meditation are available.
Medical School: Danforth Chapel
Dedicated prayer and reflection space on WashU’s Medical Campus. The space is located on the first floor of McDonnell Medical Sciences Building and is available 24/7 for students, faculty, and staff with a Medical School badge. The non-denominational chapel includes chairs and prayer rugs.
Lopata House: North Side Reflection Room
Located in the basement of Lopata House in The Village (Northwest corner of campus). The space is available 24 hours a day for residents of Lopata House and until 9:00 p.m. for other students, faculty, and staff.