• Kids on the Prairie

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

    Explore natureโ€™s beauty and surprises! Kids on the Prairie is for children and their adult family members. Experienced volunteer educators and guides will facilitate a short hike to learn about nature and explore the grounds and trails. This free event is open to members of Holy Wisdom communities and the general public. June 23 โ€“ Butterflies & Berriesย  We will search the prairie for butterflies. Our monarch expert will show us some monarch eggs. We will use magnifiers to find interesting insects on prairie plants. Then weโ€™ll explore the woods to find seasonal berries and learn who eats them.

    Free
  • Center for Clergy Renewal Gratitude Brunch

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

    The Center for Clergy Renewal cohort pastors benefit from being a part of the Holy Wisdom communities during their Immersions. This brunch is a way to say thank you and share some of the pastors' reflections about what the experience meant to them. Date & Time You are invited to join us for the CCR Gratitude Brunch on Sunday, July 14, 2024, from 10:15 am - 11:30 am. The brunch follows Sunday Assembly worship which starts at 9:00 am. Schedule ย  9:00 - 10:00 am โ€“ Sunday Assembly worship (optional) 10:15 - 10:45 am โ€“ Brunch 10:45 - 10:50 am ...

    Free
  • Community Art Exhibit Opening Reception

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

    Opening Reception You are invited to the Community Art Exhibit opening reception, on Sunday, July 21, 2024, 10:15 am at Holy Wisdom Monastery. Meet the artists, enjoy some cookies and view an amazing collection of art from a variety of different artists, all from the Holy Wisdom Community of Communities. No registration is necessary for the reception, and all are welcome, so bring your friends. Community Art Exhibit July 16-Sep. 16, 2024, at Holy Wisdom Monastery This exhibit celebrates the talents of our community members โ€“ people from the Friends of Wisdom Prairie, Sunday Assembly, Oblates, the Center for Clergy ...

  • Summer Stewards

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

    Are you worried about climate change but donโ€™t know what to do? Would you like time away for reflection, discernment and prayer? Do you want to deepen your spirituality in a setting that connects your faith with care for the earth? Be a Summer Steward at Holy Wisdom Monastery for six days in July. Live the monastic rhythm 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, gardening, reading and spiritual conversation. Share your experiences, reflections and questions ...

    $200
  • Wisdom Prairie Summer Tour

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

    Experience the seasonal beauty of Wisdom Prairie by coming out to explore during a time of peak summer blooms. Experienced tour guides will lead small groups on routes of varying length through the restored prairies, savannas and woodlands of Holy Wisdom Monastery.ย All are welcome. ๐—”๐—ฐ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† Various tour lengths will be offered. You must be able to walk one mile on mowed hiking trails. ๐—Ÿ๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป Meet at the outdoor kiosk located at the top of the Holy Wisdom Monastery's upper parking lot. ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ Please register below so we have enough tour guides and can communicate with you about the event. <!-- ...

    Free
  • Community Cookout

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

    Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024 โ€“ rain or shine You are invited to the Community Cookout at Holy Wisdom Monastery on August 8, 2024, 5:00-7:00 pm for a fun, casual, community building event. This is a great event to come to if you've been curious about Holy Wisdom Monastery and looking for a reason to visit or if you want to support the monastery while the Retreat & Guest House is shut down for geothermal work. Please encourage your friends and family to come, all are welcome! All proceeds will go to support the mission and work of the monastery. Please ...

  • Kids on the Prairie

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

    Explore natureโ€™s beauty and surprises! Kids on the Prairie is for children and their adult family members. Experienced volunteer educators and guides will facilitate a short hike to learn about nature and explore the grounds and trails. This free event is open to members of Holy Wisdom communities and the general public. August 11 โ€“Lost Lake Critters.ย Who lives in the lake? Take a look at the tiny critters that feed all the residents of Lost Lake. Observe the painted turtles and explore the trails around the lake for signs of other creatures.

    Free
  • Young Adult Community Bonfire

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

    Join our Young Adult Community for pizza and a bonfire on Tues., Aug. 20, 6:00-8:00 pm. This is a fun social event for people ages 18-35 who want to build community with others.ย  In the event of rain, we will have indoor activities. Contact YoungAdults@holywisdommonastery.org with questions. Please register below so we know how many to expect.

    Free
  • Kids on the Prairie

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

    Explore natureโ€™s beauty and surprises! Kids on the Prairie is for children and their adult family members. Experienced volunteer educators and guides will facilitate a short hike to learn about nature and explore the grounds and trails. This free event is open to members of Holy Wisdom communities and the general public. September 8 โ€“ Seed Collectingย  Seeds hold all of life. Take a seed stroll through the prairie. Then collect seeds of some native prairie plants and learn how to plant them. Every family will take home seeds from two species.

    Free