Hi Class of '59: When you sign up for Meeting of the Minds, you will have the

option of staying at Lagunita Court, where we have reserved a block of rooms.

Also, we will have Wednesday and Thursday evening dinners as a group outdoors

in the beautiful courtyards. Here's some information to help you decide

Lagunita Court

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Lagunita - Spanish for “little lake” - is named for the neighboring part-time lake and is one of Stanford’s most historic residences. This beautiful, Mediterranean-style complex, built in the 1930’s and renovated in 1998, consists of three small, four-class houses, and two three-class houses, arranged around a picturesque central courtyard and dining commons. Lag (pronounced “log”) is divided into two sides: East Lag and West Lag. East Lag is home to Naranja and Ujamaa. Eucalipto, Adelfa, and Granada make up West Lag. Residents enjoy their own lounge, common areas, an outdoor trail that encircles nearby Lake Lagunita, and a grassy field (Roble Field) across the street. The house names are also unique: Three names are Spanish for different trees: Eucalipto (eucalyptus), Granada (pomegranate), and Naranja (orange); Adelfa is Spanish for oleander. Ujamaa is a Swahili name for “extended family” or “familyhood” and consists of two houses originally called Olivo (olive) and Magnolia (magnolia). Throughout the larger residence, each individual house develops their own distinct community – in particular, Ujamaa is home of the African-American theme program, and Adelfa is a Focus House with an interactive and in-depth Writing program. You can Google Lagunita Court to view photos and get more information.