Day events (single or multiple)

    St. Olaf College offers spacious and high-tech venues for all types of events, meetings, banquets, and conferences.
    Spaces are available year-round, and some academic spaces available during the summer months only.

    The campus is within walking distance of historic downtown Northfield with its charming shops, river walks, eateries, and parks.

    St. Olaf is an ideal venue for:

    • Business, academic and professional leadership programs, trainings, and meetings
    • Association meetings and conferences
    • Athletic clinics and tryouts
    • Weddings and special events

    Meeting Spaces 

    • Buntrock Commons
      • large and small meeting rooms
      • theater with full media
      • ballroom, three sections
      • boardroom
      • formal dining rooms
      • cafeteria
      • informal lounges
      • outdoor plaza
    • Classroom Buildings
      • wide variety of multi-use classrooms, lecture halls, and auditorium spaces are available throughout the campus. Most rooms are equipped with full media.

    Music, Theater, and Dance Venues

    • Christiansen Hall of Music (CHM), Hall of Music (HOM), and Studio A
      • recital/performance hall
      • classrooms with media and pianos
      • formal reception room
      • practice rooms
      • recital hall with pipe organ
    • Center for Art and Dance
      • dance studios
      • art exhibit and reception space
      • classrooms
    • Theater Building
      • proscenium stage theater with seating for 335
      • black box theater/dance studio

    Athletic Fields and Courts/Recreational Facilities 

    Catering and Meal Plans 

    In Stav Hall, Bon Appetit offers full meal plans that feature a variety of fresh, wholesome selections geared to please all ages. For informal meals and snacks, Lion’s Cage provides a coffee bar, short-order meals, beverages, snacks, soups, salads, and sandwiches. In addition, Bon Appetit caters served buffet meals, breaks, box lunches, receptions, and picnics.

    Bon Appétit is the exclusive catering service of St. Olaf College and will design a menu for your event’s specific needs.

    For the comfort and safety of your guests, no alcoholic beverages are permitted on campus.  Bon Appétit offers fine non-alcoholic wines and beers, including sparkling wines suitable for toasting. Samples are available on request.

    Contact the Bon Appétit office for menus, pricing, and more information for your event by calling (507) 786-3763 or emailing catering@stolaf.edu.

    Services and Amenities 


    Committed to your convenience, we offer the following:
    free parking
    free wifi
    bookstore, print center, post office, on location
    audiovisual and technical support.

    Security 


    Uniformed security officers patrol the campus and are on call 24 hours a day. Occupied residence halls are staffed during the evening hours.

    Reservations and Inquiries 

    For reservations or an appointment to discuss your event, call the St. Olaf Conferences and Events Office at 507-786-3043 or 800-726-6523.

    Insurance Policy

    Renting space at St. Olaf College requires an event insurance agreement between the party and an insurance provider of the choice. The agreement must list St. Olaf College as an additional insured party for general liability ($2,000,000 minimum liability).