Buy native plants between March 21 and May 5, 2024, from Johnson’s Nursery. Pick up plants at Holy Wisdom Monastery on May 10. Fifteen percent of total sales gets split 50/50 between Holy Wisdom Monastery and Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance. Click here to learn more
Explore nature’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. April 14 – Signs of Spring We will look for signs of emergent plants, animals and insects. Depending on the weather, we may find nectar sources for emerging bumble bees. Register Please register below so we know how many will join us.
Have you volunteered with Holy Wisdom Monastery in the last year? We want to thank you! Volunteers are essential at Holy Wisdom Monastery and the sisters and coworkers wish to show our appreciation for all the time and effort you have generously given to our communities. We hope you can join us for a delicious meal and some well-deserved recognition for your hard work. Schedule 11:45 am – Midday prayer in the oratory (optional) 12:00-1:00 pm – Lunch is served in the monastery guest dining room Stay for the Spring Solar Tilt and the Wisdom Prairie Spring Tour After the Volunteer Appreciation ...
Be the first to tilt the new solar panels Holy Wisdom Monastery is on track to become a fully net-zero energy campus by the end of 2024. You are invited to participate in the Spring Solar Tilt, a hands-on, inaugural community event where we gather together to celebrate solar energy, honor the changing seasons and pray for the earth. The 30-panel array can be tilted vertically or horizontally, depending on the season. The panels are currently in their more vertical position which helps to shed snow and catch the lower winter sun more efficiently. They must be manually hand-cranked by ...
Experience the seasonal beauty of Wisdom Prairie by coming out to explore the spring landscape. Knowledgeable tour guides will lead small groups on routes of varying length through the restored prairies, savannas and woodlands of Holy Wisdom Monastery. Guides will share our story of caring for the earth and help participants deepen their relationship with this land. All are welcome. Must be able to safely navigate spring trails. Please meet at the front doors of the monastery at 2:15 pm on the date of the tour. If the event is canceled due to inclement weather, we will email you by ...
Holy Wisdom will welcome the wonderful sounds of the Luther College Collegiate Chorale for a performance on Saturday, April 20, at 3:00 pm in the assembly room. This choir is made up of 30 talented soprano and alto voices, including Sunday Assembly member, Grace Rosholt, who is a sophomore music education major at Luther College. The choir will share a program of diverse and exquisitely sung music in this beautiful concert. The concert is free and open to the public. We hope you will join us on April 20! Register Please register for the Luther College Choir Concert below. <!-- ...
Come to a Transfer of Leadership to honor and recognize Sister Mary David Walgenbach's many years of creative and transformative leadership as prioress of the sisters' community at Holy Wisdom Monastery. Celebrate and support Sister Lynne Smith as she becomes the new prioress of the sisters' community. The celebration includes: 9:00 am – Sunday Assembly Eucharist and Transfer of Leadership 10:15 am – Brunch Register Please register by April 28, 2024.
The Quest for Healing and Home – The Great Search 2 We hope you can join us at Holy Wisdom Monastery for The Quest for Healing and Home – The Great Search 2 from May 9-11, 2024. In 2022 John Philip Newell began a second series of annual retreats to address the deep spiritual yearnings of this moment in time and to help give birth to new beginnings in our lives and world. The Great Search 2 is the second of a three-part series of annual retreats led by the Celtic teacher John Philip Newell and his colleague Cami Twilling ...
The Young Adult Community Bonfire is a social event for people ages 18-35. In the event of rain, we will have indoor activities. Questions Contact YoungAdults@holywisdommonastery.org with questions. Register Please register below, one week in advance of the event.
Great Wisconsin Birdathon The Great Wisconsin Birdathon is Wisconsin’s largest fundraiser for bird conservation. Each year bird enthusiasts from across the state form teams with the goal of finding as many unique bird species as possible while raising important funds for bird conservation. Holy Wisdom Monastery is participating in this event for the fourth time this year! We hope you'll support our team Wrens of Wisdom Prairie in our efforts to find as many bird species as possible on our property on May 11th, 2024. There are several ways to participate: Join us for a birding tour or 'sit' We ...
