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  • Wisdom Prairie Summer 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 summer. Experienced tour guides will share the story of Caring for the Earth and help participants deepen their relationship with this land. Meet at the kiosk in the monastery building parking lot. Tours will last 1-2 hours. We will proceed with the tour in the event of light to moderate rain but cancel for thunderstorms or other severe weather. Cost There is no cost to participants for this tour. Donations to Care for the Earth are always welcome. Register Please register with ...

    Free

  • Beyond Imagination: Community Art Exhibit Opening Reception

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

    Join us on Sunday, July 27, 2025 for the opening reception of Beyond Imagination the newest art exhibit at Holy Wisdom Monastery. This exhibit features artwork by Holy Wisdom community members using techniques including painting, batik, stained glass, colored pencil, weaving, pastels, photography and block and monotype prints. In 2024, 28 people from a variety of monastery communities, had their work in the exhibit. The opening reception will be held after Sunday Assembly worship, from 10:30 am - noon. Artists will be available to speak with attendees about their work. Light refreshments will be provided by the artists. The exhibit ...

    Free

  • No Other Land Film & Discussion

    Join us for the viewing and discussion of No Other Land, an Academy Award winning documentary between Palestinian activist and Israeli journalist about the destruction of the West Bank community. The event is sponsored by the Sunday Assembly Social Justice Committee and will take place in the Holy Wisdom Monastery guest dining room. Popcorn will be served. Those who wish may donate after the movie to Doctors Against Genocide.

  • Flower Market

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

    Visit the Flower Market after Sunday Assembly! Take home a beautiful bouquet, assembled by volunteers and the land care team, of monastery grown cut flowers* to enjoy. This market will feature zinnias and other wildflowers. We appreciate your support and hope you enjoy the Benedictine value of beauty expressed through a bouquet of monastery flowers. Suggested donation of $20; your donation will support the meaningful and continued work of Holy Wisdom. Cash/check only Checks made out to Benedictine Life Foundation As a reminder, please never remove flowers or other natural items from the monastery grounds yourself. Our land care team ...

  • Welcome & Presence: A Courage & Renewal® Weekend

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

    Welcome & Presence: A Courage & Renewal® Weekend The 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. ...

  • Kids on the Prairie

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

    Explore nature’s beauty and surprises! Kids on the Prairie (KOTP) 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 10 – Butterflies and Bugs Get up close to insects on flowers. Look for monarchs and other insects. Find out what they are doing on different common plants.

    Free

  • Eco-Contemplative Creative Writing Retreat

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

    Three Creative Writing Workshops in One Day Join three talented workshop facilitators who will guide you through contemplative and nature-based creative writing practices to inspire and generate your writing. No experience necessary, join us for a nourishing and creative day. Lunch is prepared by our chef, a simple yet nourishing meal from our gardens and local farmers. An optional guided prairie tour is included. Schedule 8:30 - 9:00 am – Arrival and Coffee 9:00 - 9:30 am – Opening Circle and Intentions 9:30 - 11:00 am – Writing and Wellness with the Land – Megan Sharpless 11:00 - 11:45 am ...

  • Conversations About Our Benedictine Life: Humility

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

    Deepen your understanding of Benedictine spirituality by joining us for one or more of the Conversations About Our Benedictine Spirituality: Humility sessions. These gatherings offer time for reflections, for the reading of short pieces on humility from the Rule of Benedict and other authors, an exploration of how Benedictine humility differs from our every day understandings of it, and conversations about the gifts and challenges of living this Benedictine value in our lives. These sessions are open to any adult who relates to any of the Holy Wisdom Monastery communities.

    Free

  • Flower Identification Walk

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

    Practice your wildflower ID skills! Friends of Wisdom Prairie volunteers Sylvia Marek and Julie Melton are offering a new series of guided hikes through the summer prairie focused on identifying what's in bloom. You can expect a leisurely walk, approximately one hour long, on grassy trails. These informal tours will be offered monthly on the third Thursday of the month for the remainder of the growing season. No registration necessary. Meet at the kiosk at the top of the monastery building parking lot (stay to the right at the fork in the driveway). If you'd like to receive reminders about ...

    Free

  • Walk Into Wonder: Shinrin-Yoku for the Weary

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

    Want to have nothing to do?  Join us for rest, beauty and community as we stroll on the trails of the beautifully restored Holy Wisdom prairie and woodlands. This fully guided walk is led by trained forest therapist, Valerie Vervoort. The guided walk will include intermittent invitations for optional activities such as deep breathing and using your senses. Purposefully slow and meditative. We will walk a mile or a mile and a half through moderate trails. Forest therapy has been proven to lower blood pressure, increase natural killer immune cell activity and restore a sense of well-being. Schedule Walk starts ...

    $35