Facilities & Equipment

The learning model of the Wright Graduate Institute is a distributed, tutorial model, with one-on-one independent studies combined with weekend seminars and programs. Because Wright's graduate learners and faculty are widely dispersed geographically, the majority of faculty-learner interaction is by phone and electronic mail. All WGI faculty are equipped with cell phones, remote computer access, and appropriate software, and strive to make themselves accessible through these media.

The community of WGI learners, faculty, and staff gather monthly for a weekend residential session on its campus at the Prairie Springs Woods Conference and Retreat Center near Elkhorn, Wisconsin.

The campus features two beautiful dome-shaped buildings, built with wooden beams arced into hyperbolic parabolas. The main floor of the second dome is the retreat center's primary instructional and community gathering space, accommodating up to 115 individuals in lecture-style seating or 80 individuals seated at tables. The second dome's lower level features a 300 square foot office and reception area. Including the three smaller buildings present at the center, there are a total of seven meeting spaces and dormitory-style sleeping quarters for up to 75 students and faculty.

The campus is equipped with a fully stocked mechanical shed, wireless internet access, plentiful parking areas, and a private drive. The campus facility is also used as a training facility by the Wright Leadership Institute on a schedule that is compatible with its use by Wright Graduate Institute.

Location/Parking Info

Directions to the campus from Chicago, IL

• Take the Edens North to Tri-State I-94 towards Milwaukee.
• Exit off the Tri-State in Illinois on to Route 173. Go West through Antioch to Richmond.
• In Richmond, go West on Highway 12 (right). Highway 12 becomes four lanes just outside of Richmond. Remain on Highway 12 until expressway ends and joins with Highway 67 in Elkhorn, WI.
• Turn right on Highway 12/67. Follow Highway 12/67 to Highway ES.
• Turn left onto Highway ES. Follow Highway ES until it ends at Highway A.
• Turn left onto Highway A.
• Follow Highway A to Highway H and turn right/north. (Caution: Highway H will go left first but then go right – the direction you want to go).
• After turning right onto Highway H, the road to The Center is about a 1/4 mile ahead. You will pass Lost Nation and Bubbling Springs roads.
• You will notice a plain white sign/billboard on the right. The road to The Center is gravel and across from the mailbox.
• Turn right after the sign/billboard and follow the gravel driveway about 1/2 mile to guest parking. Park and carry bags to the basement of the third building on your right, or follow other posted directions upon arrival.

Wright Graduate Institute main line: 262-581-5054
Dome II telephone: 262-742-2110