Rooted in Legacy, Convening for Change
Bring your group to the InstituteWe work collaboratively with partners across sectors to solve problems and create opportunities.
Hold your next convening on our historic cattle ranch atop Petit Jean Mountain.
The Roustabout, our new coffee shop, is a place for guests to relax and work together.
Learn about our nonprofit organization, funding, and partnership with the University of Arkansas System.
The Winthrop Rockefeller Institute is a nonprofit organization that believes valuing diversity of opinion, practicing collaborative problem solving, and engaging in respectful dialogue combine to create transformational change.
We call it the Rockefeller Ethic.
Our mountaintop campus offers an unparalleled, productive space for groups of all sizes to do their best work. We can host intimate lunch meetings to conferences with 150+ attendees. We invite organizations to fill out the Conference Application and take the first step to your next best meeting.
Plan Your MeetingThere must be a place where people can come together to do their best thinking and learning in a way that encourages all voices to contribute in search of solutions to tough issues. The Institute is that place — help us create transformational change in Arkansas and beyond.
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We’re once again celebrating the civic season with a fresh round of recommended reads, all handpicked by Arkansas leaders. This year’s titles were chosen to be nonpartisan, aimed at deepening our understanding of American democracy and avenues for civic engagement.
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Spring is ending soon, but summer fun is just beginning! Explore Petit Jean State Park’s beauty and events, from scenic walks to birdwatching. The City of Morrilton also brings the season to life with exciting community activities.
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Typically, Walks with the Governor is available to organizations and Institute guests who specifically request the workshop during their stay, but it is now available to the public. To celebrate our 20th anniversary, anyone can attend a Walks with the Governor workshop — just RSVP!
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