We welcome the opportunity for our graduates and friends to return to campus. Alumnae and alumni are given two free nights in the guest houses every calendar year. These free nights are granted on a non-cumulative, non-transferable, space available basis and do not apply to Lifetime Theological Education programs. It is always advisable to call as far in advance as possible when booking a free night.

All other guests as well as alumni/ae who have exceeded the annual two-night allotment may stay in the guest houses for $65/night for a single and $75/night for a double. Visitors staying in the guest houses should be on Seminary or church-related business.

Wilmer Hall, Building 1, and Johns Hall, Building 2, are the guest houses located on the Seminary campus. They are located on the west side of the circle in the center of the campus. Reservations for Johns and Wilmer should be made at least 72 hours in advance of your arrival.

Wilmer and Johns Halls are not operated as a hotel. There is no daily maid service. Fresh linens and soap are provided when you arrive. Parking for guests is located only in the lot behind the Seminary Post Office. There is no parking on the circle in front of the guesthouses. Check in is anytime after 3:00pm and check out is by 10:00am on the day of departure. When departing, please leave the keys on the desk in your room and leave the door unlocked. If payment is due, it should be made according to directions at the registration table in the lounge located on the first floor of Wilmer Hall. For the comfort of all our visitors, Wilmer and Johns Halls are non-smoking buildings and no pets are allowed.

A Laundry Room is located on the first floor of both Wilmer Hall and Johns Hall. The washer and dryer in each hall are for the use of our visitors, but are also used by our cleaning staff.

Visitors are always welcome to join us for meals in the Refectory or worship in the Chapel.

The Refectory, which is adjacent to Johns Hall, serves meals when academic programs are in session. The meal schedule is as follows:

Monday-Friday
Breakfast
7:15am-7:45am
$8.00

Lunch
11:45am-12:45pm
$9.00

Dinner
5:45pm-6:15pm
$10.00

Saturday
Continental Breakfast
7:00am-10:00am
$7.00

Brunch
11:30am-1:00pm
$9.75

Dinner
5:45pm-6:15pm
$10.00

Sunday
Continental Breakfast
7:00am-10:00am
$7.00

Lunch
1:30pm-2:00pm
$9.00

Dinner
5:45pm-6:15pm
$10.00

Community Worship is an integral part of Virginia Seminary. The Seminary community gathers to worship on a regular basis and all visitors to the campus are invited to join us in the Chapel. Services are held Monday through Thursday at 8:15am. These services follow the Order for Daily Morning Prayer, except on Wednesdays and Feast Days when the Holy Eucharist is celebrated. Occasionally on Wednesday morning we have Morning Prayer when there is an evening service of Holy Eucharist on the same day.

The Cokesbury Bookstore at VTS is located on the ground floor of the Addison Academic Center and is open all year, Monday through Friday from 10:00am to 5:30pm and on Saturdays from 10:00am to 2:00pm. The bookstore is closed on legal holidays. Browsers are always welcome!

The Bishop Payne Library operates on the following schedule when classes are in session:
Monday-Thursday: 8:30am – 10:30pm
Friday: 8:30am – 6:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday: 2:30pm – 10:30pm

During the summer, hours are 8:30am – 4:30pm Monday through Friday and 7:00pm – 10:00pm on Tuesday evenings. The library is closed for all legal holidays. Copying is available for a cost of $.10 per copy. The library is always happy to have visitors. Please introduce yourself to the attendant at the main circulation desk, so that someone may assist you in your library needs.

The Post Office is the small white building facing Seminary Road. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 3:00pm (closed 1:30-2:00pm for lunch) and on Saturday from 9:00am to 1:00pm.

The Finance Office at Virginia Theological Seminary (situated near the Reception Desk in Aspinwall Hall) will cash US Dollar Travelers Checks and US Personal Checks up to $50.00.

Local Calls must be preceded by 9 and the area code. The phone number of your room is on the handset.

Long Distance Calls require a calling card number provided by your telephone company or a prepaid phone card. Dial 9 then the 1-800 number on the card. There are public telephones in Center for Lifetime Theological Education and the Refectory from which you may make a collect or direct call.