• Neurographic Art: A Contemplative Practice

    Holy Wisdom Monastery 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United States

    Neurographic Art is a contemplative practice that taps into the healing power of creativity. Can't draw a straight line? Perfect! This workshop is for those with or without previous art experience. Participants will learn the basics of Neurographic Art and create their own work which will be suitable for framing. All supplies will be provided, including a mat for the art created and handouts to take home. Join us to learn about this contemplative, feel-good art practice that provides relaxation, reduces stress and increases creativity. Due to popular demand, we have opened a second session (of the same program) in ...

    $37 – $56
  • Grace & Reflection: A Courage & Renewal® Weekend

    Holy Wisdom Monastery 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United States

    Grace & Reflection: A Courage & Renewal® Weekend Each renewal weekend will include creating a quiet, focused, and enlivened space — a Circle of Trust® — where personal, inner wisdom can be heard. There will be a mix of time spent in large group, small group, and individual reflection along with poetry, teaching stories, wisdom traditions, nature, and activities for exploration. We will use these experiences and other rich metaphors to symbolize and discover and explore life questions. Together, we will experience creating spaces in our lives to tend and nurture our desire to live fully with courage and resilience. ...

    $250 – $435
  • Lent Series: Contemplating Jesus as “I Am” (in-person)

    Holy Wisdom Monastery 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United States

    The mystical symbols, sacred texts and wisdom traditions in the Gospel of John are designed to reveal the Holy One, the great "I AM," through Jesus. Come explore with us these symbols and texts, enliven your spiritual imagination, be part of a contemplative community as your Lenten practice this year. Schedule Each 90-minute session will include a flow of teachings, readings, small group conversations, large group sharings and contemplative silence. Dates/Times – Lent 2026 This is a 5-part series, offered in-person at Holy Wisdom Monastery on Tuesdays from 10:00-11:30 am, and online on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 pm. In-Person at Holy ...

    $65
  • Lent Series: Contemplating Jesus as “I Am” (Virtual)

    Holy Wisdom Monastery 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United States

    The mystical symbols, sacred texts and wisdom traditions in the Gospel of John are designed to reveal the Holy One, the great "I AM," through Jesus. Come explore with us these symbols and texts, enliven your spiritual imagination, be part of a contemplative community as your Lenten practice this year. Schedule Each 90-minute session will include a flow of teachings, readings, small group conversations, large group sharings and contemplative silence. Dates/Times – Lent 2026 This is a 5-part series, offered in-person at Holy Wisdom Monastery on Tuesdays from 10:00-11:30 am, and online on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 pm. In-Person at Holy ...

    $65
  • Holy Week Silent Retreat

    Holy Wisdom Monastery 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United States

    Anyone who would like to experience a deep and sustained silence in the quiet companionship of others is invited to the Holy Week Silent Retreat. For some, this retreat will be an opportunity to contemplate and participate in – with greater intention – the texts, liturgies, and prayers of Holy Week. For all, it is an invitation to live the rhythms of monastic life in an extended retreat experience. Optional contemplative engagements (e.g. journal prompts, walking meditations and opportunities for artistic expression) will add depth to the experience, as will opportunities for lectio divina and shared reflections on the meaning ...

    $360