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SUMMARY:Wild Spirituality: Invitation and Conversation
DESCRIPTION:“The old story is no longer effective. Yet we have not learned ‘the new story.’ We are talking only to ourselves. We are not talking to the rivers\, we are not listening to the wind and stars. We have broken the great conversation.” – Thomas Berry \nVictoria Loorz wrestled with this broken conversation as a pastor\, mother\, and climate activist\, listening deeply and following its call for repair. Recognizing that intimacy with the rest of the sacred world is the foundation for ecological and spiritual regeneration\, she has taken up the work of restoring sacred relationship with the land through Church of the Wild\, Seminary of the Wild and the Wild Church Network. By way of her speaking\, writing\, and guiding\, many have been invited to open their hearts to the voices of the sacred whispering though forest and ocean\, in the wind and stars. \nJoin Victoria in a conversation about about the reconnection of spirituality and nature that she calls “wild spirituality”; join with others who also long to return to a more intimate relationship with the living world; discover together new courage\, clarity and energy for the loving work of restoration and repair. \nProgram Leader – Victoria Loorz\, MDiv.\nVictoria Loorz\, MDiv. is a Wild Church pastor and eco-spiritual guide devoted to restoring sacred relationship between humans and the more-than-human world. Founder and Director of the Center for Wild Spirituality\, home to the Wild Church Network\, a network of over 300 place-based eco-spiritual gatherings and Seminary of the Wild Earth\, a two year eco-spiritual intensive to re-weave your spirituality and vocation back into intimate relationship with the land\, waters\, and wild beings of your home habitat. Author of Church of the Wild: How Nature Invites Us into the Sacred and Field Guide to Church of the Wild\, as well as the upcoming Wild Spirituality: How the Sacred Invites Us into Kinship with Nature. \n  \n  \nCost\n$37/person \nRegister\nPlease register by Aug. 1\, 2026. There is no refund if you need to cancel your registration.
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LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
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SUMMARY:Contemplative Cooking Class: Summer
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nTogether we will prepare a light\, vibrant menu featuring Chilled Sweet Corn Velouté\, a Tomato-Peach Salad\, Sautéed Collard Greens with Boquerones\, Lemon-Shallot Fingerling Potatoes and Baked Parmesan-Herb Crusted Fish. \nSkills this class will teach: \n\nPalate development (learn how to taste food and understand how to food taste)\nSeasonal cooking skills (different cooking skills and why are they appropriate for different seasons)\nEthics in working in a kitchen\nBeing mindful and present while doing a task\nContemplating the gift of all creation while cooking.\nLearning about ingredients and building intimacy with it.\n\nCost & Registration \n$65/person. Please register by Aug. 8. Limited to 16 people. \nThere are no refunds for cancellations\, however registrations are transferable to another attendee by the person who purchased the program. \n\n\nProgram Leader – Chef Felipe Saint-Martin\n \nFelipe Saint-Martin is the esteemed Culinary Director and Chef de Cuisine at Holy Wisdom Monastery in Middleton\, Wisconsin\, where he infuses Benedictine hospitality with innovative\, sustainable cuisine. Originally from Brazil\, Felipe’s culinary journey began in the vibrant kitchens of Rio de Janeiro before he immigrated to the United States\, embracing new challenges with resourcefulness and perseverance. His career spans renowned establishments\, including Claude Troisgros  Brasserie and Laguioli Lab in Brazil\, and in New York City\, where he refined his craft at acclaimed restaurants such as Gramercy Tavern and Eataly Market. In these fast-paced\, Michelin-starred kitchens\, Felipe mastered the art of blending bold flavors with refined techniques\, working with top-tier chefs to create unforgettable dining experiences. Now at Holy Wisdom Monastery\, Felipe crafts meals that celebrate the earth’s bounty\, drawing from the monastery’s 130-acre restored prairie and gardens to create dishes that nourish body and spirit. \n  \nWhat others are saying about Chef Felipe’s cooking classes:\n“What a treasure to get in the kitchen up close with Chef Felipe! I was touched by the great skill and authentic heart that he brought to every element of the meal – something that comes through every time I dine at Holy Wisdom\, and something that I hope to practice at home\, too.” \n“Felipe is a talented and engaging teacher and chef! Great combination of experience\, culinary knowledge and energy!” \n“We had a great time cooking with Chef Felipe. The meal turned out delicious and was even better because it was made by a community of kind people working to create something together!” \n 
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/contemplative-cooking-class-summer-2026/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
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SUMMARY:Listening to Land\, Listening to Self: An Eco-Contemplative Writing Retreat
DESCRIPTION:What does the land tell us when we truly listen?\nHow 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. \nWe’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 to explore the power of our words to create a liveable future. \nYou’ll leave with fresh writing\, readings and tools to inspire your creative and contemplative practices\, and connection to others who care about the more-than-human-world. \nSchedule (subject to change) \nSaturday \n\n9:00-10:00 am – Welcome\, introductions\, and writing session\n10:00-10:15 am – Break\n10:15-11:15 am – Meditation\, mindful writing instruction\, optional sharing\n11:15 am-12:00 pm – Mindful walking and writing outside\n12:00-1:00 pm – Lunch\n1:00-2:15 pm – Meditation\, reading\, and discussion\n2:15-2:30 pm – Break\n2:30-3:00 pm – Writing and optional sharing\n3:00-3:45 pm – Dialogue with a more than human being (outside)\n3:45-4:00 pm – Close\n\nSunday \n\n9:00-9:30 am – Meditation\n9:30-10:00 am – Writing\n10:00-10:15 am – Break\n10:15-11:15 am – Mirror walk with partner outside\n11:15 am-12:00 pm – Writing and optional sharing\n12:00-1:00 pm – Lunch\n1:00-2:15 pm – Meditation\, reading\, and discussion\n2:15-2:30: Break\n2:30-3:30: Listening to land exercise (outside)\n3:30-4:00: Closing ceremony\n\nWorkshop Leader – Rebecca Jamieson\nRebecca Jamieson grew up on the land between Spring Green and Dodgeville\, where she spent countless hours exploring the rock outcroppings\, woods\, and fields. After 12 years living on the West Coast and New England\, she now lives in Madison. \n  \nRebecca is the author of the poetry collection The Body of All Things and is the recipient of a 2025 Wisconsin Writers Award\, and the 2024 Tupelo Press Prose Prize. Her writing has appeared in numerous publications\, including Rattle\, The Offing\, The Mid-American Review and the anthology Driftless. She’s currently at work on a collection of personal essays. \n  \nWhen she’s not writing\, you can find her hiking\, baking\, or cuddling her two cats. \n\n\n  \nCost\nCommuter: $220/person \n\nIncludes Saturday and Sunday lunch.\n\nResidential: $295/person \n\nProvides overnight accommodations.\nIncludes Saturday lunch and dinner\, and Sunday lunch.\n\nEarly bird pricing: $35 off per package until June 1\, 2026. \nRegister\nPlease register by August 20\, 2026. The capacity of the program is 20 people and registration will close when full. \nCancellation policy: If you need to cancel your registration\, 75% of the cost is refundable before the August 20\, 2026 registration deadline\, and 50% of the cost is refundable after the registration deadline until the start of the program. \n \n 
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/listening-to-land-listening-to-self/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
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