Summer Stewards

A 6-day living experience at Holy Wisdom Monastery for single women 

Summer Stewards

Dates & Times
  • July 14, 3:00 pm-July 19, 2026, 11:30 am
♦ Are you concerned about climate change?
♦ Does life seem uncertain and chaotic?
♦ Are you longing for time away to reground yourself?
♦ Are you looking for time for reflection, discernment and prayer?
♦ Would you like to deepen your spirituality in a setting that connects your faith with care for the earth?

Become a Summer Steward for six days in July at Holy Wisdom Monastery, an intentional women’s community with deep roots in the Benedictine tradition. Live the monastic tradition of prayer, work and rest in a progressive, inclusive community whose mission includes being in right relationship with the earth and one another. Join us for prairie and oak savanna restoration, daily prayer and spiritual conversation. Share your experiences, reflections and questions with women on a similar journey.

All this while living together in community on the monastery grounds. No previous experience required. We are an ecumenical community and encourage single, unpartnered women 18-45 to apply.

Cost

$200

Scholarships are available.

Event schedule 
  • Arrival – Tues., July 14, 2025 – 3:00 pm
  • Follow the rhythm of prayer, work, meals and leisure each day
  • Work outdoors part of each day on the monastery grounds
  • Participate in spiritual conversation, reading, creative activities in community
  • Enjoy leisure time in the evenings
  • Participate in an ecumenical Eucharistic liturgy on Sunday, July 19, 2026
  • Departure – depart by 11:30 am on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
Applications

Applications open soon. Please apply for Summer Stewards by June 28, 2026. If you have questions, please contact Sister Everline Jeruto, OSB at ejeruto@holywisdommonastery.org, 608-836-1631, x144.

Experience…

Are you looking for a meaningful summer experience that connects your faith with care for the earth? Be a Summer Steward at Holy Wisdom Monastery for 6 days this summer.

“I think of this place as connection, and that’s something that a lot of people are searching for. Connection to land and connection to others. Everyone can benefit from being here.”

– Lai Sam, past Summer Steward

I’m interested! What now?

  • Contact us with questions
    • Sister Everline Jeruto, OSB
    • Phone: 608-836-1631, x144
    • Email: ejeruto@holywisdommonastery.org
  • Applications open soon