“The Farm” is a campus nickname that originated from the days when horses rather than students roamed what was once the farm of university founders Leland and Jane Stanford. Today, the beautiful campus is home to a vibrant community supported by world-class academic resources, comfortable campus housing and award-winning dining.

This guide highlights the many campus resources and activities available to you during your stay. For additional information, please reach out to your Housing Service Center (HSC). Take an enjoyable walk in our beautiful campus using this handy campus "walking time" map.   It’s a pleasure having you as our valued guest this summer on The Farm.

Staying On The Farm             Eating On The Farm              Exploring The Farm

Staying On The Farm

Eating On The Farm

Food Allergy Concerns

• SDHA offers various options for guests with food allergies, sensitivities and special dietary needs through our Food Allergies @ Stanford program. 
• Our dining and culinary staff are trained to work with students and guests with food allergies and other special dietary needs. 
• We label the following allergens in the dining halls: coconut, egg, fish, milk, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat. We also identify items that are vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free. 
• If you have a food allergy, please inform the dining hall manager so that appropriate accommodations can be made. 
• While we take many precautions to correctly identify ingredients and prevent cross-contact, we are unable to guarantee the absence of potential food allergens in our food or facilities. 

Please direct additional food allergy questions to nutritionist@stanford.edu.

Exploring The Farm

Campus Tours

• Free walking tours for prospective students are conducted by Visitor Center student staff. Check walking tour hours with the Stanford Visitor Center or visit visit.stanford.edu/explore-campus to learn about campus destinations and self-guided tours to interesting campus sights. 
• Plan to join golf cart and group tours by checking available hours at visit.stanford.edu. Advance booking is required for most golf cart or group tours. A nominal fee is charged per person but there is no charge for persons with disabilities accompanied by one companion.
• The Hoover Tower Observation Platform and Hoover exhibits typically open for tours during the summer. Ticket information and other details can be found at the Hoover Institution website.  Please review visiting hours carefully and plan your trip in advance. If you need to show proof that you are on campus as a summer visitor or conference participant, obtain a conference ID card from your Housing Service Center.  The gold ID card does NOT grant a waiver of the tour fee, but you can use it to show that you are on campus as a summer conference participant or guest. 
• The Hoover Institution Library & Archives provides valuable resources for history scholars and enthusiasts. While rare and fragile materials are accessible exclusively in the Stanford reading room, select digital content is available at the DC office. Registration and reservations are required for access. Hoover Tower’s latest exhibition, The Battalion Artist, explores Natale Bellantoni’s wartime experiences in the Pacific. As a Navy Seabee, he contributed to America’s victory after Pearl Harbor. Presented by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives, this journey highlights his artistic legacy.
• The Knight Henessy Denning House (580 Lomita Drive) a striking architectural landmark on the Stanford campus, serves as the dynamic heart of the Knight-Hennessy Scholars community. Built in 2018 through the generosity of Roberta and Steve Denning, it fosters connection, learning, and artistic inspiration. This timber-framed masterpiece offers in-person and virtual tours subject to tour availability.  Come explore its stunning art collection and distinct architecture. 

University Bookstore Locations

• Stanford Bookstore (519 Lasuen Mall): Shop for Stanford merchandise, books, gifts, apparel, and more.
  Store hours are Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., but hours are subject to change. Check summer hours and other services by visiting stanfordbookstore.com. 

• Stanford Athletics Shop (corner of Galvez Street and Campus Drive under the track bleachers): Stanford athletic gear, clothing, and gifts. Open Monday - Friday 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Visit the physical store for on-the-spot shopping or shop online.

  
   

Campus Services at Tresidder Memorial Union

• Banking Services. Stanford Federal Credit Union and Wells Fargo Bank both offer full-service banking on campus. Bank of America, Stanford Federal Credit Union, and Wells Fargo ATMs are located at Tresidder.
• Campus Bike Shop rents out bicycles on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. Rental rates include locks, helmets, and maps. For online bike rental reservations, store hours, and rates, visit campusbikeshop.com. Monday - Friday  9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Saturday  9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• Stanford Store. This student-run business offers Stanford merchandise. Proceeds benefit Stanford student organizations. store.stanford.edu. The store is in Tressider Union behind Starbucks.
• Stanford Hair provides haircuts, color, relaxers, and perms. Located in Tressider Union. Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• Stanford Ticket Office sells tickets for most campus performances. Call (650) 725-2787
• Tresidder Express. Tresidder Express offers Stanford apparel and miscellaneous convenience store items such as beverages, snacks, and health & beauty aids.
   

Recreational Facilities

• Stanford’s Department of Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation sells daily Guest Athletic Facility Passes to conferees ages 18 and over who want to use the campus recreational facilities. 
• Conference attendees may purchase guest passes for their own use during the official dates of the conference upon presentation of a photo ID and their conference ID card. Obtain your conference ID card from your Housing Service Center. 
• Passes are $20 each and valid for the entire day.  They can be purchased at Arrillaga Center for Sports and Recreation (ACSR) at 341 Galvez Street or Arrillaga Outdoor Education and Recreation Center (AOERC) at 285 Santa Teresa Street during normal business hours. Visit rec.stanford.edu/belong/membership for facility hours and locations.

Swimming Pool

• The Avery Recreation Pool, located at the AOERC facility,  is open to conference guests and their immediate families with the purchase of a guest pass. 
• Guests age 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult and can only swim during family swim hours. Review the pool rules and other information by visiting the Recreation & Wellness website.

Tennis

• The Taube South Courts are closed for renovations, but the West Campus Courts are available on a first come, first served basis if they do not conflict with scheduled activities (P.E. classes, tennis camps, special events, or a current reservation with a printed confirmation). Visit Recreation & Wellness Racquet Sports for information about reservations, including creating a free account.
• Tennis racquets and balls are not provided and tennis shoes are required on the courts at all times. 
• Summer conference guests must purchase a Guest Athletic Facility Pass to use the courts.

Golf

• The Stanford Driving Range is open to the public 7 days a week. The range features 50 well-spaced driving stations, five target greens, and lights for night play. Visit stanfordgolfcourse.com/golf/learning-center.
• There is a small pro shop with gloves, balls, bags, shirts, wedges, and golf apparel for sale onsite.  Visit stanfordgolfcourse.com.

Arts at Stanford

Cantor Arts Center (Lomita Drive at Museum Way) encompasses 24 galleries with art from ancient Egypt to the 21st century.

• Outdoor sculpture installations include Andy Goldsworthy’s “Stone River” and one of the largest collections of Rodin bronzes outside of Paris.
• Auguste Rodin (1840–1917) revolutionized figurative sculpture, pushing the expressive limits of the human form. This powerful installation at the Cantor Arts Center features nearly 100 of his most influential works—the largest collection in any U.S. museum—alongside pieces by his mentors and admirers.  Free Rodin sculpture tours are offered at 11:30 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Go to the Arts at Stanford website for the latest information.
• Scientists coined “Anthropocene” over 20 years ago to describe a new geological epoch shaped by human activity. Second Nature: Photography in the Age of the Anthropocene features 44 photo-based artists exploring its impact—vanishing ice, rising waters, resource extraction, and the lasting effects of colonialism and climate migration.   
• The Cantor Arts Center acquired 233 masks from Ruth Asawa’s family home in Noe Valley, never before displayed in full outside their original setting. The masks became part of The Faces of Ruth Asawa, a long-term installation which highlights the artist’s deep connection to clay and offers fresh insight into her diverse body of work.
• Docent-led tours of current exhibitions are offered Saturday and Sunday at 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Cantor Arts Center is open Wednesday - Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 
• Admission is free but day reservations are required. Book online at museum.stanford.edu. Phone: (650) 723-4177

The Anderson Collection (314 Lomita Drive), adjacent to Cantor, is one of the world’s most outstanding private assemblies of modern and contemporary art.

• An Expanded Lens offers a fresh perspective on the Anderson Collection, blending historic arrangements with contemporary pairings from the Anderson family’s holdings. The exhibition runs through August 17, 2025, and invites viewers to reconsider their relationship with the artworks.  
• Docent-led tours are offered weekly on Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30 p.m.
• Admission is free but day reservations are encouraged. Book online at anderson.stanford.edu. Phone: (650) 721-6055

Stanford Jazz Festival and Workshop 

• For over five decades, the Stanford Jazz Festival has been home to iconic performances, from legends like Dizzy Gillespie and Stan Getz to groundbreaking artists like Joshua Redman and Bill Frisell.   
• This summer, the Stanford Jazz features dazzling performances of 26 extraordinary artists and bands over six weeks of vibrant music and culture at the Stanford Jazz Festival from June 22 to August 1st. SJW also brings back to campus Jazz Camp for students aged 12 to 17 and Jazz Institute for adults and advanced youth.
• Tickets for the Stanford Jazz Festival are available at the Stanford Jazz Ticket Website. For information and group discounts, call (650) 736-0324 or visit stanfordjazz.org.

Stanford Repertory Theater 

• Stanford Repertory Theater’s Voices of the Earth - from Sophocles to Rachel Carson and Beyond is available to all Stanford conference participants and visitors.
• If you would like to see the full-length audio/visual presentation, listen to their radio broadcast, or read the script, it’s all free. Visit stanfordreptheater.com and click on the Voices of the Earth tab. Registration takes 20 seconds, and you will receive a password that give you free access to all the material, provided it is for non-commercial purposes.

Stanford Live! Summer Season

• Bing Concert Hall and Frost Amphitheater offer an engaging summer series of world-class performances and events presented by Stanford Live, creating unforgettable experiences and a vibrant learning community. Summer@Live returns to Frost Amphitheater this July with a vibrant mix of global sounds. 
• Experience the electrifying TAMASHA: An Extravaganza of Desi Fusion with Bollywood star Raja Kumari on July 12, the San Francisco Symphony’s breathtaking performances on July 10 and 17, and the soulful IMUA Hawaii Festival featuring Jake Shimabukuro on July 19. 
• From classical masterpieces and Hollywood scores to Bollywood beats and Hawaiian rhythms, this series offers something for every music lover. VIP perks include private entry, table service, and premium seating. For a list of summer events and ticket information, visit live.stanford.edu.

Office for Religious & Spiritual Life (ORSL)

• The Office for Religious & Spiritual Life (ORSL) and Memorial Church are located within the Main Quad. 
• The ORSL welcomes all genders and sexual identities, all religious and non-religious traditions, and all cultural backgrounds.  
• University Public Worship (UPW), a non-denominational Christian service, is held in Memorial Church on Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Multi-faith UPW services are held periodically. Roman Catholic Mass is held every Sunday at 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Visit web.stanfordcatholic.org. 
• Visit the ORSL website for summer hours and other church services at the Memorial Church for the public.
   

Photo credits:

• R&DE Strategic Communications
• Stanford University, Human Resources Department, Photographs used for New Employee Orientation (PC0118). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif. 
• Ian Terpin / University Communications 
• Jeff Goldberg / Esto
• Linda A. Cicero / Stanford News Service 
• Stanford Institute for Creativity and the Arts