Sacred Spaces
Meditation & Reflection Spaces
In addition to its beautiful campus and cross-country trails, Davidson offers many spaces for meditation and reflection.
Lingle Chapel
One of the worshiping spaces of Davidson College Presbyterian Church, Lingle Chapel is open to the public 24/7 for prayer, meditation, and quiet rest. The chapel is located on the corner of Main St. and Concord Rd.
The Meditation Sunroom
This light-filled sunroom on the back of the Spencer-Weinstein Center for Community and Justice (SWC) has wooden flooring and meditation cushions. The sunroom is available any time the SWC is open.
The Lauren Cunningham '09 Labyrinth
The red-brick labyrinth and peace garden provide a great outdoor spot for walking meditation and quiet reflection. You will find it under the trees of Hobart Park (behind the athletic field scoreboard, between Faculty Drive and Baker Drive). The labyrinth is lit at night, making it accessible any time.
The Oasis
A peaceful place designed for meditation, contemplation, prayer, worship, or ritual, the Oasis is open daily, 7 a.m.-11 p.m. You will find it in the Chaplains' Office on the top floor of the Union, near the elevator. Whether you settle into a chair or use one of the meditation cushions, gaze out the windows onto campus, or meet friends to consider life's big questions, you are welcome to take some contemplative time in the Oasis.
The Nest
Located in a room on the second floor of the library (near the printer), the Nest provides space for students to reflect and re-energize. There you can sit on a zafu to meditate, rest for a while on the six-foot beanbag chair, breathe mindfully, do a crossword puzzle, or use one of the yoga mats to do some stretches. Come to this alternative library space to recharge your mental, physical, and spiritual batteries.