Visit The Institute

The Sam and Myra Ross Institute welcomes individuals and groups who wish to come to Green Chimneys for observational visits, guided tours and training.

Day Tours for Professionals and Interested Individuals

Individuals may arrange for a planned day visit to include a tour of the program, lunch, meeting with staff, observation of programs and opportunity to ask questions. A general tour is approximately 4 hours and is best scheduled during the week. While there is no charge, a $50 donation is suggested and much appreciated. Tours must be scheduled in advance.

Professional Group Tours and Seminars

Academic and professional groups can arrange a full-day experience with The Institute. Professional tours can be tailored to the needs of the group and efforts will be made to provide speakers and tour guides that reflect the group’s credentials and interest areas.

Sample Full-Day Schedule

10:00am – 4:00pm

  • Tour of Facilities: School, Dorms, Wildlife Center, Horse Program, Farm Animal Program, Gardens
  • Observation of children and animals in program
  • Meeting with key administrators
  • Reflection on progress of international animal-assisted therapy

Tour Rates

  • Group up to 5 people $100 per person
  • Group of 6 or more people $80 per person

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