Rowan Houses

Welcome to the Rowan Neighborhood! Explore the individual houses, themes, and communities found within this neighborhood.

Rowan House Pages

Robert Moore South (BOB)
Robert Moore South (BOB) is known for its extremely central location and therefore social nature, but few people realize it represents much more than just that. BOB is a self-op, the kind of house that students live in as a transition out of a dorm that r
Columbae
Columbae is a vegetarian, social justice-focused co-op run on the principle of consensus— the idea that house decisions on everything from food to communal principles should be made with the input and consent of everyone living in the house. The house is
Durand
Durand has a small, intimate size that allows residents to get to know all of their neighbors and form a welcoming community. Durand's position on the Upper Row has led to strong connections with other houses. Throughout the year, the house hosts shared s
Enchanted Broccoli Forest
EBF is a loosely arts-themed co-op dedicated to empowering BIPOC, gender-marginalized, queer, and FLI voices. Intentionality guides our process. Around that, we pride ourselves on our cooking, music, and art and our community is comprised of not-so-amateu
Grove
Grove is a close-knit community. We often have casual in-house events, like trivia nights, to fit with our laid back attitude. However, we also host larger events, like concerts, that bring the whole Grove community and friends outside of the house togeth
Hammarskjöld
Hammarskjöld, the “house with the large front porch and tall columns,” is Stanford’s international-themed co-op. Located at 592 Alvarado Row, it is one of the smallest of the co-ops, with 33 total residents, including student leaders.
Jerry
The atmosphere of Jerry varies from year to year. Some years residents expect many social events (Jerry-hosted all campus parties, happy hours, etc.), and some years residents are pretty low key and prefer occasional study breaks and arts events. However,
Kairos
Kairos’ small size makes for an intimate and connective co-op experience. Located on the mid-upper row, residents can easily enjoy social life on the row while finding a retreat back at the house. Kairos was established in 1988 and is one of the youngest
Narnia
Narnia House is a social oasis. Only a seven minute walk from the Row, Narnia reaps all the social benefits while also offering some distance from the roar of the Row. Home of Bagelmania (a quarterly event where we enjoy dancing and eating bagels), Narnia
Pluto
The house was recently renovated with ample common space for get-togethers as well as a sunroom that is perfect for reading and studying. The building is one of the most beautiful on Mayfield Avenue, with outdoor spaces including a basketball court and p
Roth
Residents enjoy regular community events, collaborations with other upper row houses, and a welcoming community. Roth is located on Santa Ynez, between 610 Mayfield and the President's house. Roth is a brilliant place to find a new, relaxed community for
Storey
Storey House is known for its extraordinary food; students and staff travel from across campus every other week for our extravagant brunches. Overall, the house has a very comforting feeling, as a result of the tight knit community. Our goal is to foster
Synergy
Synergy is a student-run cooperative community located on Stanford campus, tucked just above the Row. Synergy was founded in 1972, growing out of a student-initiated course that sought to establish and experiment with a community encouraging cooperative r
Terra
Terra is the unofficial queer and trans-themed co-op and the community strives to foster a space that is safe for marginalized students. This translates to a commitment on the part of all residents to participate in conversations on intersectional (i.e. c
Xanadu
Xanadu—“the enigma of the Row”—is an inclusive home. We strive, above all else, to be a community where residents feel comfortable being themselves. We balance doing smaller house events to strengthen our house community with using the privilege of our be
ZAP
ZAP is a row house located in the Cowell Cluster. The social culture at ZAP is typically relaxed and wholesome! The house is known to allow student groups and residents to host parties and other social gatherings, and therefore has a very welcoming atmosp
alpha Kappa Delta Phi/Chi Omega
alpha Kappa Delta Phi / Chi Omega is located in the northern part of campus at 1018 Campus Drive. It is easily accessible to the heart of the Farm.
Kappa Sigma
Kappa Sigma (1035 Campus) has an atmosphere that is exciting and busy. There are many leaders within the house to assist with decision making for the organization. The house features include a game room, piano/bar room, open kitchen, large lounge, and a c
Sigma Phi Epsilon
1047 Campus Drive is situated near the Stanford Dish as well as Lake Lagunita. The location provides convenient access to a variety of outdoor trails for exercise. 1047 is also a self-operated house that is managed by residents with a house cook on-site.
Pi Beta Phi
Located in the Cowell Cluster, our house contains a vibrant, compassionate community that promotes social and academic empowerment. Residents can be found in study groups in the kitchen, or listening to music in the sunny courtyard, or chit-chatting in th
550 Lasuen
550 Lasuen Mall is a self-operated house located on the Row, near Tresidder Memorial Union.
Sigma Nu
Our house is very conducive to a vibrant community, as most of the rooms are in close proximity to one another. The lower lounge and dining areas and front and back yard provide plenty of area for events or pick-up games of frisbee or basketball. Our chef
576 Alvarado
Historically autonomous and self-managed, 576 Alvarado is a co-op that prides itself on its deep history and sense of independence. We encourage all house members to take initiative in creating a community that is valuable, comfortable, and unique.
Kappa Alpha Theta
Kappa Alpha Theta (585 Cowell) is well known for its location in the back of the Cowell cluster, which makes the house quiet and private. It is also a great location to go anywhere on campus, or hang out on Cowell lawn. The community at Kappa Alpha Theta
Phi Kappa Psi
Our community is diverse, vibrant, and just the right amount of weird. The three-story house features a balcony, a courtyard, a spacious front porch, and occasionally a raccoon when we leave the window open. We love to meet new people, so come by the hous
Toussaint Louverture
Toussaint Louverture, or "TouLou," is a vibrant community on the upper Row. While residents value a fun-loving and spontaneous atmosphere, they also share a passion for inclusivity and social justice. The house has hosted events like the popular tradition
The Warehaus
The Warehaus is a self-operated house located on the upper Row. Residents enjoy easy access to the heart of campus life, along with wonderful amenities within the house.
Neptune
Formerly known as Slavianskii Dom, remnant decorations sprinkle the house as Neptune strives to bring vibrant, wholesome, inclusive energy to its house, neighborhood, and the Upper Row.
Kappa Alpha
Kappa Alpha is located in the northern section of campus at 664 Lomita, near Lake Lagunita.
Alpha Phi/Kappa Kappa Gamma
Alpha Phi/Kappa Kappa Gamma is located in the northern part of campus at 675 Lomita and is easily accessible to the heart of the Farm.
680 Lomita
680 Lomita is located at the top of a hill. Our backyard also includes such amenities as a basketball court and sand volleyball court in addition to a nice patio and grassy area. 680 Lomita is non-Greek and non-theme. 680 is meaningful to the Stanford com
Delta Delta Delta
We welcome friends to visit our house on any given day, and promise that you will be greeted by a diverse, good-natured—albeit somewhat rambunctious—group.
Mars
Due to its coveted location, amazing chef, and tight-knit community, Mars is a beloved home to its residents. The house attracts a diverse array of people from all corners of campus. Mars is known for being one of the smallest houses on the lower Row, mak