The International Institute for Culture is housed in a splendid 1904 mansion in the scenic Overbrook section of Philadelphia. It was designed by Charles Barton Keen, architect for some of the most prominent merchants and industrialists in Philadelphia at the turn of the century. Ivy Hall is styled as a private home and provides a comfortable ambiance for conferences, seminars, lectures, and retreats. The most imposing feature of the house is a ballroom that is a magnificent setting for various functions such as ballroom dancing, musical recitals, art exhibits, and lectures.