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Who We Are

Who We Are

The Winthrop Rockefeller Institute is a nonprofit conference and retreat center located atop Petit Jean Mountain in Central Arkansas. Organizations across business, education, government, and the nonprofit sector gather on our campus for productive and meaningful time together.

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How We Help

How We Help

Our campus and facilities are designed to support four types of convenings: programs, workshops, facilitation, and conferences. Our top priority is to work with you to design an approach that best supports what you want to accomplish while you’re here.

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Every detail of your event can be tailored to meet your group’s needs. Discover more about the spaces, amenities, and convening services we offer to ensure your meeting is a success.

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“It’s off the beaten path, but that’s a plus. You are there, and you can take time to build relationships, build friendships, and enjoy the beauty that Arkansas has to offer. Why would you not meet at the Institute?”

Dale Saffold, former president of the FBI National Academy Associates Arkansas Chapter

Gov. Winthrop Rockefeller

During his 20 years on Petit Jean Mountain, Rockefeller convened more than 200 gatherings of business, political, and civic leaders to address the state’s most pressing issues. He understood that lasting progress requires people working together.

9,104 guests served in fiscal year 2024-25
4,157 impact hours spent with facilitation clients
555 Institute program attendees from across Arkansas