The Shepherd School Courtyards are perhaps the most secluded spots on the Rice Campus. They provide a coomon meeting place and relief from rehearsals and practicing. The North Coutyard is a favorite meeting place after Shepherd School Orchestra rehearsals. The North Courtyard is a tranquil place to have lunch after practicing or between classes. This courtyard is soothing with the sounds of the central fountain and four smaller fountains around the perimeter of the courtyard.
Practice rooms are visible above on the second floor of the building.
This courtyard is near Hirsch Orchestra Rehearsal Hall. There is a spectacular night view of the courtyard from either hallway adjacent to it during nightime.