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The Windhover Contemplative Center is a spiritual refuge on Stanford's campus, inspiring personal renewal. Named after a series of paintings by Nathan Oliveira, Windhover provides a tranquil space for quiet reflection for students, faculty, and staff throughout the day. 

Decorative accent featuring eight dots representing the eight Neighborhood colors.

 

Learn more about Windhover at the Office for Religious & Spiritual Life here

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Additional Information About Windhover Contemplative Center

Location 

Windhover is situated at 370 Santa Teresa Street, at the corner of Santa Teresa Street and Samuel Morris Way, directly across from Roble Hall. The space is also near Roble Hallew Guinea Sculpture Garden. 

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Accessible Entrance

The main entrance to Windhover is accessible via a decomposed granite path along the west side of the building and features a power-operated door. Once inside, occupants can navigate through several rooms that showcase artwork. The reflection pool, located at the back of the building, can be reached by continuing along the exterior pathway beyond the main entrance or through an interior door. The labyrinth is accessible via a decomposed granite path in front of the building.

Restrooms

Accessible restrooms for men and women are located at the front of the building, at the end of all the open rooms.

Parking & Transportation

Disabled parking is available innext to Windhover. More disabled parking is alsoTeresa Street, close to Lomita Drive. Marguerite shuttle stops are situated at the corner of Santa Teresa Street and Lomita Drive. Lot 31 on Santa Teresa Street,  found on Santa 

Exterior of Windhover with the interior of the building visibile through the windows and trees in frame.