Arkansas Conference Center Facilities

During Winthrop Rockefeller’s 20 years in Arkansas, he hosted hundreds of conferences and meetings at his innovative farm headquarters atop Petit Jean Mountain.

In keeping with his passion to search for solutions, Winthrop Rockefeller Institute is committed to creating an atmosphere where education, networking and change can thrive. We aim to provide our guests with excellent customer service and a location that inspires critical thinking and constructive dialogue.

Petit Jean II Meeting Room | Click on the image to view additional photos of the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute Lodge and Conference Center.The Lodge and Arkansas Conference Center at the Rockefeller Institute has undergone a recent $20 million major expansion project, making it a first-class Arkansas conference center. With state-of-the-art meeting facilities, a variety of recreational activities, and a pastoral view of the Arkansas River Valley from Petit Jean Mountain, our Lodge and Conference Center is the perfect place to host your next conference, meeting or retreat. Our onsite coordinators are here to help you with every detail – from choosing a menu to room set-up to organizing side trips. Complete Meeting Package

As a valued Arkansas meeting planner, we want to provide you with as little or as much help as you want. You can be sure we will strive to make your meeting experience productive and enjoyable.

Complete our online request for proposal form, and one of our conference specialists will contact you directly. For more information about hosting your next conference, meeting or retreat here, contact Chris Reno, conference development officer, at (501) 727-6253 or send an e-mail.


Meeting Facilities and Meeting Planner Services

  • Over 17,000 square feet of meeting space
  • 16 meeting and breakout rooms
  • Professionally trained on-site meeting managers
  • State-of-the-art Audio/Visual equipment
  • T-1 high-speed Internet capabilities
  • Wireless internet
  • Network capabilities
  • Full-service business center

Enjoy the natural beauty of Arkansas, and host your meeting at one of three distinct open-air venues: lakeside patio at the Boathouse on Lake Abby, scenic overlook at the Studio, and lakeview terrace at the President’s Lodge.

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International Association of Conference Centers (IACC) meeting experienceWinthrop Rockefeller Institute is a member of the International Association of Conference Centers, a not-for-profit, facilities-based organization whose mission is to assist members in providing the most productive meeting facilities around the world. These facilities represent the highest-quality venues available to meeting professionals on a global basis.