Children ages 6-9 are invited for some learning and prayer time during Sunday Assembly's Liturgy of the Word. If you have questions or you are an adult interested in listening to God with the children (willing to sit along as a second adult), contact Sarah Wilkin Gibart.
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 ...
Enjoy the beauty and harmony of nature as bumble bee queens and butterflies forage on a hillside of wild lupine and wild indigo in the Holy Wisdom Monastery Prairie. Join Judy Cardin, Wisconsin Bumble Bee Brigade Educator, and Amy Alstad, Director of Land Management & Environmental Education, Holy Wisdom Monastery for a beautiful spring walk and talk. We will meet at 10:00 am at the trailhead & kiosk at the top of the monastery building parking lot. No registration necessary. Click here for a trail map
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. May 19 – Birds & Binoculars Kids and adults are invited to look at the world through binoculars. What birds can we see? We will also learn about Eastern Bluebirds and Sandhill Cranes with two experts. Registration coming soon.
Learn from the Waunakee EMS how to use the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) at Holy Wisdom Monastery. Contact Toby Grabs, tgrabs@holywisdommonastery.org, 608-836-1631, x108 to register.
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. June 23 – Butterflies & Berries We will search the prairie for butterflies and their eggs using magnifiers. We will also explore the woods to find seasonal berries and learn who eats them. Registration coming soon.
