Facilities

Facilities at the Raystown Field Station consist of the Lakeside Center campus which houses our residential academic semesters and Grove Farm which serves primarily as a retreat center. All facilities are available for rental to the public when not occupied by Juniata programs.

Lakeside Center

Lakeside Center includes Shuster Hall, a multipurpose/classroom building, and two lodges with 14 beds total.

Shuster Hall

Shuster Hall 
Field Station

Shuster Hall is a LEEDs certified green building. Perfect for meetings and retreats, the upstairs is a large open room with comfortable seating at tables for 60. There is small kitchen for anyone to use, and a commercial kitchen with catering services as an option. The downstairs is a classroom/lab facility with a projector, whiteboard, and seating for about 20.

 

Lakeside Lodges

Davis and Robison Lodges
Field Station
Davis and Robison Lodges provide comfortable modern housing, with each lodge having a complete kitchen. The lodges function as dorm space for the residential semesters, and are not equipped with bedding. These facilities can be rented with or separate from Shuster Hall. Davis Lodge can accommodate 6 persons and Robison can accommodate 8 persons.
 

Recreation Area

Recreation Area
Field Station
A recreational area by the lake with a picnic table and fire ring, provide users lake access. For more information about swimming and boating opportunities, please see our Recreation Area FAQs.
 

Grove Farm

Grove Farm
Field Station

18th century farmhouse that is an excellent location for retreats, classes, or a weekend away with the family. This farmhouse has a fully equipped kitchen, showers, and a 20-person enclosed porch. Our daytime use capacity for the facility is 35 people. Overnight accommodations include four bedrooms (10 beds) and camping space. The house is in a lovely remote location, with hiking trails and the lake nearby.

 

 Junaita College field station map

Juniata College's 365-acre Raystown Field Station is situated on the James Creek branch of Raystown Lake near mile Marker 13.