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  • 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 2026

    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

  • Centering Prayer Groups

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

    Centering Prayer Groups All are welcome to join our two centering prayer groups which meet on alternating Wednesdays. Both incorporate a short reading and time for silent prayer or meditation. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 7:00-8:00 pm Retreat & Guest House Room 10 Includes a short walking meditation in between periods of seated meditation For more information contact Barb Abbott, 608-284-7424 2nd and 4th Wednesdays  2:30-3:30 pm Monastery Oratory – Two, 20-minute periods of seated meditation with a 5-minute break For more information contact Carole Kretschman, 608-233-7390 We feel the presence of the Holy One even more strongly than when we center ...

    Free
  • Lent Series 2026

    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
  • Winter Tour 2026

    Wisdom Prairie Winter Tour

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

    Join us for an experience for everyone to explore the seasonal beauty found on the monastery grounds in winter. Knowledgeable tour guides will share the story of caring for the earth and help participants deepen their relationship with this land. Tour will cover 1-1.5 miles on walking trails at a leisurely pace. Meet at the kiosk in the monastery building parking lot (take the right fork in the driveway). Tours will take place in small groups. We will proceed with the tour in the event of light to moderate rain or snow but will cancel for thunderstorms or other severe ...

    Free

  • Ink and insight

    Ink and Insight Mindful Writing Circle

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

    Join us for a quarterly gathering that blends creative writing and mindfulness in a supportive, inclusive space. Whether you identify as a writer or simply enjoy exploring your inner voice, this group offers you a gentle rhythm of reflective writing (with optional prompts), sharing in community, and contemplative practices like guided meditation and mindful walking outdoors, weather permitting. Come as you are. No experience needed — just a willingness to pause, listen, and write. You'll leave with new words, insights, and connections. Dates/Times – Sundays from 10:15 am-12:00 pm Jan. 25 Mar. 1 Jun. 7 Nov. 1 Schedule 10:15 am ...

    $50

  • Sacred Thresholds

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

    Sacred Thresholds is a contemplative prayer gathering. We are living through a unique chapter in American history when our most cherished values seem threatened, indeed, our whole way of life. Each of us, in our own way, is asking, What can I do?, and the answers, so far, seem woefully inadequate to the challenge. It is in that same spirit of humility that we are offering Sacred Thresholds as our answer to that question. Woefully inadequate, yes, small, but genuine, offered in a communal spirit, coming together to make a circle, to pray, in old ways and in new ways, ...

    Free

  • Centering Prayer Groups

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

    Centering Prayer Groups All are welcome to join our two centering prayer groups which meet on alternating Wednesdays. Both incorporate a short reading and time for silent prayer or meditation. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 7:00-8:00 pm Retreat & Guest House Room 10 Includes a short walking meditation in between periods of seated meditation For more information contact Barb Abbott, 608-284-7424 2nd and 4th Wednesdays  2:30-3:30 pm Monastery Oratory – Two, 20-minute periods of seated meditation with a 5-minute break For more information contact Carole Kretschman, 608-233-7390 We feel the presence of the Holy One even more strongly than when we center ...

    Free

  • Ancient Trails, Ancient Tales: The Archaeology of Madison

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

    This talk will provide a sweeping overview of the last 14,000 years of human history in and around Tee Jope (The Four Lakes area of Madison). From caribou to dugout canoes, effigy mounds to ancient trails, Wisconsin's archaeological sites have much to tell us about the past. Program also includes lunch by the Holy Wisdom culinary team. Schedule 11:45 am – Doors open Noon – Lunch 12:45 pm – Presentation "Ancient Trails, Ancient Tales" 1:45 pm – Q&A and wrap up Speaker – Dr. Amy Rosebrough Dr. Amy Rosebrough is the Wisconsin State Archaeologist, in the State Historic Preservation Office ...

    $15 – $47
  • Family gathering around a table doing arts and crafts

    Family Gathering

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

    All families with children are invited to a special Lenten Family Gathering, Saturday, March 7, 3:00-6:00 pm. Join us for a Family Gathering to experience the joy of anticipation in community. At this event, school-age children will gather to learn and play together, and childcare for the littlest ones is provided. Parents and caregivers will have some free-choice time to enjoy all the Monastery has to offer. The gathering will conclude with a shared meal. Children ages 6-9 are invited to join Sarah Wilkin Gibart for prayer and creative work time. We will explore the rich theme of Lent. Parents, ...

    $25