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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Plan your experience by viewing our itineraries and pricing.

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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
“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
“It was truly a wonderful leadership retreat and we look forward to coming back.”
— American Petroleum Institute
“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
"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
"Absolutely tremendous program tying strategy to leadership. Provided a perfect start to our board meeting."
— Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International
"This engagement with our industrial security senior leaders brought a wide range of discussions to address mission, people and success."
— Keith Minard, DCSA Industrial Security Policy Chief
"I was fascinated to learn more about how General Washington’s leadership principles, which were so successful in the past, still resonate..."
— Dan Tillman, DCSA Industrial Security Facility Clearance Branch Chief
"Thank you for a terrific leadership experience. The experience is something they will take with them for the rest of their lives."
— Breakthru Beverage
"As industrial security leaders, applying [George Washington’s leadership traits] to our leadership style will strengthen us individually, but more importantly, collectively as a directorate."
— Dr. Dennis Daniels, DCSA Industrial Security CUI Branch Chief
"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