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You are visiting our website during a period of growth and transition for The Institute. Our mission—which we have fulfilled for 31 years—remains the same. Explore the future with us! Read more >

Blue Ridge Summit
in Spotlight
Thursday, May 19

Everyone Invited
Garden Grand Opening!
Saturday, May 21

Youth Fest!
at Pine Hill Rec Park
Sunday, May 22

LAST ONE of the season!
Guided Appalachian Trail Hike
Sunday, May 29

Why did The Institute
leave Renfrew?
Read all about that here. 

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