Be Washington experience

Experienced and Emerging Leaders:

Continue your growth in strategic thinking, leadership, management, communication, team building, and collaboration skills with The George Washington Leadership Institute. With a decade of high-level experience, our nationally recognized programs are ideal for:

  • Board meetings
  • Team retreats
  • Executive-level leadership and management programs
  • Emerging leader development

Located at George Washington's Estate

Programs take place at the George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon.
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We are located next to the first president’s estate, George Washington’s Mount Vernon. Your itinerary can include a tour of the historic site.
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Contact us to book a free visit to tour our facilities in person.

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Aerial view of Mount Vernon

Leadership Programs and Team Building Experiences

Leadership Seminars

Leadership Programs

Apply George Washington's leadership qualities in the modern workplace.

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Estate Tours

Estate Tours

Tour George Washington’s estate and his presidential library. See rare documents, books, and items from our collection.

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Estate Tours

Be Washington Interactive Leadership Experience

Step into the shoes of the first president and commander-in-chief and choose how to lead during times of historic crisis.

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Estate Tours

Whiskey Tastings

Sample George Washington’s whiskey and learn about his entrepreneurship at our reconstructed fully-functioning distillery.

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“The various scenarios ... helped us create a much deeper respect and bond with George Washington. It was an honor to be there…and this was an extremely professional experience and of the highest caliber.”
— Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency
"The offsite highlighted the importance of not just mission-focused leadership, but likewise the ’emotional intelligence’ elements of leadership."
‍— Andrew Lotwin, Deputy Assistant Director for DCSA NISP Operations
"This was an outstanding experience! Well, organized and well presented. I would strongly recommend that this continue for future seminars."
‍— Executive Leadership Program Participant, Government Agency
“You can never have enough of this type of training. Good organizations care about their leaders. Great ones not only care – they invest in their leaders.”
— Matthew Roche, DCSA NISP Operations Chief
"This was an outstanding presentation. Really like the connection to our past great leaders and how they applied their skills with our current leadership journey—great concept! Would suggest more of this."
‍— Executive Leadership Program Participant, Government Agency
“It was truly a wonderful leadership retreat and we look forward to coming back.”
— American Petroleum Institute
"This was an extremely valuable experience."
‍— Executive Leadership Program Participant, Government Agency
“The experience helped me create a much deeper respect and bond with George Washington and the concept of civic virtue, which is the heart of our Republic.”
— Dr. Don Mathes, DCSA Industrial Security Plans, Programs & Strategy Chief
"Fantastic venue staffed with knowledgeable and fantastic speakers."
‍— Executive Leadership Program Participant, Government Agency
"The setting for the event at Mount Vernon was so beautiful. It was a great break from the normal grind of responding to emails and participating in meetings. It was a breath of fresh air."
— Lauren Firich, DCSA Industrial Security Quality Management Branch Chief
"Outstanding lectures, discussions, tours, and venue. Very good day."
‍— Executive Leadership Program Participant, Government Agency
"Absolutely tremendous program tying strategy to leadership. Provided a perfect start to our board meeting."
— Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International
"This stop at the George Washington Institute is a must. All of the speakers were fantastic. Truly a memorable day at mount Vernon The history is amazing and does correlate to current topics."
‍— Executive Leadership Program Participant, Government Agency
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