32 Acres of History, Nature, and Innovation
Explore Our Campus
Historic architecture, community gardens, event spaces, and LEED-certified buildings define Pilgrim Place.
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Gardens & Greehnouse
A greenhouse and garden beds in two gardens are shared by residents for fresh vegetables, flowers, and potted plants. Community compost bins are located at both gardens and are used by residents and the grounds staff.
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Abernethy Dining Room
Delicious noon meals are prepared by chefs who are trained by Unidine Dining Services.
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Decker Hall
A meeting hall where lectures, musical programs, weekly films and other events take place.
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Fitness & Aquatic Center
Offers a variety of equipment with skilled fitness instructors available for personalized exercise programs. Classes include yoga, line dancing, balance and chair exercises. The pool has a salt-water filtration system and includes a warm-water therapy spa.
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Napier Center for Creative Change
LEED renovated and certified resident center includes meeting rooms, social room with kitchen, and resident media and archives rooms.
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Pendleton Arts & Crafts
Allocated spaces for weaving, quilting, woodworking, ceramics, painting, pottery, jewelry, needlework, rosemaling, knitting, and stained glass. Many of these items are sold at our annual two-day Festival.
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Porter Hall & Library
This iconic building was built in 1930 in memory of Mary Porter, a major influence in the development of Pilgrim Place. It serves as the site of the library, with inviting reading room, community lounge, for relaxing and chatting, and guest rooms.
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Petterson Museum of Intercultural Art
The Petterson Museum of Intercultural Art is located on the Pilgrim Place campus and originated as a joint effort between the residents of Pilgrim Place and renowned ceramist and teacher Richard Petterson. Visit us here.
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Located in beautiful Claremont, CA
Small-Town Atmosphere close to L.A.
Located approximately 30 miles east of Los Angeles, Claremont is a prestigious community consisting of 35,000 residents. The City is closely associated with the academically acclaimed Claremont Colleges, a consortium of five undergraduate and two graduate higher education institutions.

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