Housing & Dining

SSU’s campus was rated #34 in The Best Colleges 2021 rankings for “100 Most Beautiful Campus in America.” Just minutes away from one of several of SSU’s wildlife preserves and nestled within acres of towering trees and includes lush lawns, ponds, and walking trails. The Copeland Creek, which participants will learn about when they visit the Fairfield Osborn Preserve, runs through campus. Walking and biking trails connect with a network of paths along the creek and through Rohnert Park.

Housing

Housing accommodations will be located on the SSU campus. SSU’s housing is rated #1 in the California State University system for dorms. Participants will stay at Beaujolais Village. This non-traditional housing includes suite-style and apartment-style accommodations with private rooms and bathrooms. A shared kitchen and living area are perfect for collaboration with Institute peers. And don’t forget a swimsuit! Northern California summers are typically mild in June and Beaujolais Village has a pool and hot tub.

Key SSU Housing Information

$79/night for a single room with a private bathroom

Linen pack (bedding) $10 one time fee

$6 per day per vehicle

You can choose to add on meals on specific days, or not at all. Attendees can bring their own dishware and utilize the kitchens in their housing suites.

Meals & Dining

Meal plans available with housing for The Kitchens.

Breakfast $15 per person/per meal

Lunch $16 per person/per meal

Dinner $18 per person/per meal

All inclusive housing and meals: Package rate is $142 per person per night and includes bed space, linens, parking permits, meeting space, and wireless internet access. No refunds for unused meals.

More Dining Options

Enjoy Lobos for lunch on campus between 11 AM and 2 PM. Sip is open for coffee and light bites.

Across the street from campus, participants can enjoy lunch and dinner at a variety of locally-owned restaurants, including Himalayan, Japanese BBQ, sushi, and Mexican cuisine, or grab frozen yogurt for dessert. A convenience store is in the shopping center, or visit Oliver’s Market just 2 miles up the road (7 minutes in an Uber or Lyft). We also suggest having groceries delivered from Whole Foods or Safeway. Apartments or dorm pods have kitchens.