On-Campus Housing, Facilities & Travel

Facilities

Whitman College is located in Walla Walla, in the heart of Washington’s wine country, and offers excellent air conditioned facilities for all program activities. The Retreat will rehearse and perform in Cordiner Hall, the Hall of Music, Chism Recital Hall, and in various academic buildings on the compact campus. The campus is a beautifully landscaped, shaded, classic brick college with a stream running through it. CAMPUS MAP

On Campus housing in dormitories consists of single and double occupancy rooms.  2024 dorms will be Prentiss, Douglas and College House.   Douglas Hall does not have air-conditioning.  College House utilizes evaporative cooling, but has no elevator.  College House features en suite restrooms. There is a surcharge for all single occupancy rooms. Housing includes bedding, linens and towels.

NOTE

Walla Walla can get very hot in the summer. Regardless of the dorm assignment, you will want to bring a fan to help keep you cool. Particpants who fly into Walla Walla and stay on campus will have a fan provided to them. 

Participants may also choose to purchase and bring to camp an authorized evaporative cooler. The name and model number of evaporative coolers authorized for use by Whitman College are listed below.

  • NewAir - Frigidaire 2-in-1 Evaporative Air Cooler and Fan, 350 sq. ft. with 4 Fan Speeds and Large Detachable 5 Gallon Water Tank - White
    Model: EC300W-FA
    SKU: 6419943
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  • HESSAIRE MC18M Portable Evaporative Cooler – Color May Vary, 1300 CFM, Cools 500 Square Feet, White
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Campers assume financial responsibility for the purchase of this device and any water damage the device may cause.

Participants may not host a non-paying overnight guest in on-campus housing.  If you expect a guest, please speak to the MMR Registrar about registering as a non-participant as required by our rental contract.

Meals are provided by Bon Appetit and feature local produce and wide variety. Meals are served cafeteria style in the Dining Hall Cleveland Commons and include vegetarian and other dietary needs options.  Meal Plans  include All Meals, Lunch only, and Lunch and Dinner.

On-Campus Housing will be assigned by the Registrar.  Applicants must have completed their registration including the deposit before housing will be assigned.  If necessary, housing may be assigned by lottery.

Many campers find off-campus housing in Walla Walla.  Contact information for hotels and motels that offer MMR campers a discount can be found here.  Vacation housing is available through AirBnB, VRBO, and B&B's. Also, search VACATION RENTALS WALLA WALLA on the web.

Travel

Use your  favorite map app and search on 345 Boyer Avenue, Walla Walla, WA 99362 for travel directions.

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