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  • Walking & Listening as Ecological Arts

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

    Join us Aug. 28, from 9:00-11:30 am, on the land to experience walking, observing and listening as forms of ecological art alongside Artist in Residence, Anne Beffel, and Director of Land Management & Environmental Education, Dr. Amy Alstad. We'll gather at the monastery building parking lot kiosk and walk contemplatively, ending at Lost Lake. We'll pause often to hear and see the life surrounding us. We'll explore our direct sensory experiences in parallel with stories and observations of how the land has healed itself in response to the work of attentive land stewards. Leave with questions and techniques for discerning links among contemplative practices, sensing our ways into ...

    Free
  • Listening to Land Listening to Self

    Listening to Land, Listening to Self: An Eco-Contemplative Writing Retreat

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

    What does the land tell us when we truly listen? How does a pesticide-sprayed lawn or a restored oak savanna affect our bodies and minds? In this two-day contemplative writing retreat, we’ll explore the role of writers in this time of climate crisis and discover how to grieve what is lost while finding strength and joy in what is possible. We'll use creative writing, mindfulness practices and the land at Holy Wisdom Monastery to connect with the wisdom that arises when we listen deeply to ourselves or a place. We’ll use periods of mindful awareness, writing, sharing, reading and discussion ...

    $185 – $295

  • I Choose Peace

    I Choose Peace: Sound Healing & Guided Meditation

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

    You are welcome to explore a transformative journey through stillness with I Choose Peace: Sound Healing & Guided Meditation. This uniquely enchanting heart-centered experience invites you to explore the depths of world peace and love through the calming resonance of sound bowl healing, serene, guided meditations and space for reflective journaling. It’s more than just meditation; it’s a pathway to self-love and a deeper connection with your inner infinite peace and Mother Earth. Whether you’re a seasoned meditator or completely new to the practice, this offering provides a safe and accessible pathway to exploring mindfulness and meditation while experiencing sound ...

    $37 – $56

  • Faith in Action – HR1, One Big Beautiful Budget Bill

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

    We have an opportunity to learn more about HR 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, passed by our federal representatives on July 4, 2025. HR 1 is having an unjust impact on children, older adults, people with disabilities and our environment in Dane County. Some of the impact is already being felt through the SNAP/WIC (food share) programs with families and our food pantries. We can be in community with one another as we educate ourselves, express our concerns, and respond through specific letters to our Dane County Supervisors. Through these actions, we become a community of advocates working ...

    Free
  • irest yoga nidra

    iRest Yoga Nidra: Guided Meditation Through the Layers of Awareness

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

    Yoga Nidra is a guided meditation that allows one to embrace the fullness of life by moving through the various embodied layers of awareness. It creates a sense of deep peace, relaxation and nourishes resilience to deal with the stressors of everyday life. The practice has been found to regulate one's nervous system to facilitate improved sleep and enhance overall wellbeing. Schedule Introduction & Intentions Guided Yoga Nidra Meditation Sharing of Experiences & Silence This experience is open for people age 16 years and older. Leader Iris Mickey is a Certified iRest Yoga Nidra Teacher and a Certified Yoga Therapist. ...

    $37

  • Contemplative Cooking Class

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

    Join us for a beginner friendly cooking class that teaches how to cook with seasonal ingredients, while slowing down and being present to what we are creating. We will have fun learning from Chef Felipe and working together to create a delicious summer meal. The cooking class is mostly demonstrational, with a few hands-on opportunities for those that present themselves as more interested in a hands-on opportunity. The contemplative cooking classes are mindful, technique-focused cooking classes, celebrating peak-season ingredients. Skills this class will teach: Palate development (learn how to taste food and understand how to food taste) Seasonal cooking skills ...

    $65

  • Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

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

    Mindfulness can be a powerful tool to identify your physical, mental and emotional habits and needs. Becoming more familiar with your own mind and its patterns can help you relate more directly to whatever is happening in your life – including difficulty and pain – and discover greater balance and ease. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) was created in 1979 and has been widely taught and scientifically studied around the world; research has shown positive improvements in physical and psychological symptoms. Good news: you don’t need to “clear your mind.” You don’t need special equipment. This class will focus on practice; ...

    $410

  • Be Still Art Exhibit Reception

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

    Join us for the opening reception of artist David Mngodo's exhibit, Be Still, at Holy Wisdom Monastery on Friday, October 2, 2026 from 6:00-8:00 pm. Mngodo is a self-taught artist whose abstract paintings in acrylics invite the observer to see things we encounter every day in a brand-new way. When painting animals and birds, his use of color and negative space tell a story and evoke deep feelings for the subject. Light refreshments will be served at the reception and David will talk about his art at 6:30 pm. Schedule 6:00 pm – Reception opens. Light refreshments are available and the artist ...

    Free

  • Shinrin-Yoku: Walks for the Weary

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

    Join us for a relaxing walk on the prairie at Holy Wisdom Monastery. It will be a slow-paced quiet walk guided by Valerie Vervoort, a certified Shinrin-yoku guide. The intent of this 90-minute walk is renewal through using our senses of sight, hearing, touch and taste. Invitations planned by your guide are easy and subject to each person's comfort level. Sharing and tea will be part of the experience. Participants will need to dress appropriately for weather conditions and be able to walk a mile and a half on trails that are sometimes uneven and include gentle slopes. Walking sticks ...

    $37 – $56

  • Getting ready for the November 3rd election presentation/discussion

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

    Join the Social Justice Committee for Getting ready for the November 3rd election presentation/discussion. Topics include getting out the vote in November, what to know about the three amendments on the ballot and information about mail-in ballots. This event takes place after Sunday Assembly worship in the monastery boardroom. All are welcome.