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SUMMARY:Handmade Fresh Pasta Workshop: Exploring the Heritage of Fresh Pasta
DESCRIPTION:Rescheduled from Jan. 19 to Feb. 16 \nJoin Holy Wisdom Monastery’s own Chef Felipe Saint-Martin in a hands-on cooking class\, where you will learn how to make authentic northern Italian recipes on your own. In the first of its kind at Holy Wisdom\, the Handmade Fresh Pasta Workshop will use cuisine to explore the relationship between agriculture and grains\, as well as the diverse cultural iterations of bread- and pasta-making. \nUsing fresh ingredients grown on the monastery grounds\, participants will knead\, roll and cut their way to a delicious and heartwarming experience exclusive to Holy Wisdom. \n  \nMenu \nAppetizer – Winter Root and Kale Salad \n\nCreating a maple-mustard vinaigrette from scratch\, learn about flavor diffusion while working with seasonal Wisconsin produce.\n\nMain Course – Cappelletti al Brodo \n\nAfter kneading\, rolling and cutting pasta dough from scratch\, participants will learn how to shape and stuff cappelletti pasta with locally grown squash\, ricotta\, parmesan and fresh winter herbs.\nSubstituting vegetables for meat\, learn how to make a sweet\, nutty broth traditionally served during winter in northern Italy.\n\nMocktail – Spiced Cranberry Glow \n\nComplementing the winter menu\, enjoy a non-alcoholic spritzer made of sparkling water\, fresh cranberry juice\, honey-ginger syrup and a hint of cinnamon. Served over ice with an orange slice.\n\n  \nLeader – Felipe Saint-Martin \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 Trois Gros 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  \nCost and registration \n$89/person. \nLimited to 25 participants. There are no refunds for cancellations. \nWear closed-toe shoes that you feel comfortable standing in for about two hours\, and have long hair tied back. Please be aware that this workshop cannot accommodate gluten-free or vegan dietary restrictions.
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/handmade-fresh-pasta-workshop/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community of Communities,Educational Experience,Holy Wisdom Monastery,Hospitality
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SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:On Ash Wednesday\, March 18th\, all are invited to join the sisters for midday prayer with ashes at 11:45 am in the Oratory. You may also join us in the Assembly Room at 5:30 pm for the Liturgy of the Word with ashes. The choir will sing.\n\n\nOur Lenten practice at the monastery throughout the season of Lent and Holy Week\, is that silence be observed in the Assembly Room 10 minutes before Sunday Assembly Liturgy begins. We suggest using this time to center ourselves before our Creator. The greeters will keep the doors of the Assembly Room closed so that conversation in the gathering area does not disrupt this important time of prayer.
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/ash-wednesday-7/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community of Communities,Prayer and Worship,Sunday Assembly
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SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:On Ash Wednesday\, March 18th\, all are invited to join the sisters for midday prayer with ashes at 11:45 am in the Oratory. You may also join us in the Assembly Room at 5:30 pm for the Liturgy of the Word with ashes. The choir will sing.\n\nOur Lenten practice at the monastery throughout the season of Lent and Holy Week\, is that silence be observed in the Assembly Room 10 minutes before Sunday Assembly Liturgy begins. We suggest using this time to center ourselves before our Creator. The greeters will keep the doors of the Assembly Room closed so that conversation in the gathering area does not disrupt this important time of prayer.
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/ash-wednesday-6/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community of Communities,Prayer and Worship,Sunday Assembly
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Groups - 3rd Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:Centering Prayer Groups \nAll are welcome to join our two centering prayer groups which meet on alternating Wednesdays. Both incorporate a short reading and time for silent prayer or meditation. \n\n1st and 3rd Wednesdays\n\n7:00-8:00 pm\nRetreat & Guest House Room 10\nIncludes a short walking meditation in between periods of seated meditation\nFor more information contact Barb Abbott\, 608-284-7424\n\n\n2nd and 4th Wednesdays \n\n2:30-3:30 pm\nMonastery Oratory –\nTwo\, 20-minute periods of seated meditation with a 5-minute break\nFor more information contact Carole Kretschman\, 608-577-3243\n\n\n\nWe feel the presence of the Holy One even more strongly than when we center by ourselves. … Our prayer has less outward distractions for that hour than if we center at home. … Having the group supports us in our prayer life.
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/centering-prayer-groups-3rd-wednesday/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Centering Prayer Groups,Community of Communities,Oblates,Prayer and Worship,Sunday Assembly
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SUMMARY:Grace & Reflection: A Courage & Renewal® Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Grace & Reflection: A Courage & Renewal® Weekend\nEach 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. \n\nRevitalize your commitment to the values that give meaning to your life.\nIncrease your ability to listen openly and be present.\nLearn reflective practices to become more intentional.\nExplore questions to build and sustain community.\nExpand trustworthy and authentic relationships.\n\nThe Circle of Trust® approach is based on the work of Dr. Parker J. Palmer\, Founder and Senior Partner Emeritus of the Center for Courage & Renewal\, who is a world-renowned writer\, speaker and activist. Explore the principles\, practices and resources from the Center for Courage & Renewal: https://couragerenewal.org/courage-renewal-approach/ \nThis program is being independently organized and led by a Courage & Renewal Facilitator(s) prepared by the Center for Courage & Renewal. \nSchedule\nFriday\, February 20 \n3:00 pm – Check-in for Retreatants Staying in RGH\n6:30 pm – Registration\n7:00-9:00 pm – Session One \nSaturday\, February 21\n9:00-10:15 am – Session Two\n10:15-10:30 am – Break\n10:30 am-12:00 pm – Session Three\n12:00-1:30 pm – Lunch and Free Time\n1:30-3:00 pm – Session Four\n3:00-3:15 pm – Break\n3:30-5:00 pm – Session Five\n5:15 pm – Dinner \nSunday\, February 22\n10:00 am-12:00 pm – Session Six \nLeaders – Mary Louise Peters\, MSE & Amy Christianson\, EdD\n \n  \nMary Louise Peters is a Courage & Renewal® Facilitator\, providing retreats and renewal experiences since 2010. She has worked as an educator and consultant at local\, state and national levels to improve early childhood and special education for children and families\, teaching practices and conditions for staff\, and state educational systems. \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \nAmy Christianson recently completed the Courage & Renewal® Practicum Program. Amy has been a participant in a number of seasonal and Circle of Trust retreats. She has a long professional career in education within early childhood\, K-12 and higher education settings. Amy’s background includes educational leadership\, organizational change and working with diverse populations. \n  \n\nCost\n$250 commuter; $435 residential \nRegister\nPlease register by February 13\, 2026. The maximum number of participants is 18 and registration will close when full. \nCancellation policy – if you register but must cancel your registration\, you can receive a 75% refund up until February 13\, 2026. After that\, a 50% refund is available until the retreat starts. \n \n  \n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Courage & Renewal Weekend\nSave the dates for the next Courage & Renewal Weekend\, May 29-31\, “Wonder and Hope”    \n 
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/grace-and-reflection-26/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holy Wisdom Monastery,Prayer and Worship,Retreats,Seasonal Retreats,Spirituality Programs
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