Guest House
The Prairiewoods Guest House provides clean, simple rooms for guests who wish to stay overnight. The first floor, which is accessible, has three single rooms and four double rooms (which can be used as singles), as well as a kitchen and lounge. The second floor has twelve double rooms plus several common areas, including a large lounge, a kitchen and an enclosed porch. While each of the guest rooms has its own sink, a bathroom with shower is shared between two double rooms. Healthy, fresh meals cooked on-site are available for an extra charge.
Room Rates
Day Stay (room for the day but not overnight):
$30 or $45 with lunch
Single room with continental breakfast:
$65, additional meals are $15 each
Double room with continental breakfast:
$90, additional meals are $15 each per person
Hermitages
Prairiewoods also has two Hermitages, or small cottages on the edge of the woods, for people who want more quiet and solitude. Each of these simple one-room buildings is a self-contained living space for one person, equipped with a stove, refrigerator, bathroom and other amenities. These Earth-friendly buildings offer ecological features such as straw-bale construction, radiant floor heating and a wetland septic system. The electricity, which comes totally from solar energy, provides only direct current (DC) for the lamps and other electronics provided. (Guests cannot plug in non-DC appliances such as hair dryers, razors or CPAP machines.) A ceiling fan and portable fan are provided for warm weather. There is no air conditioning.
The Hermitages are available on a two-night minimum basis. Guests staying in the Hermitage provide their own meals. Basics such as sugar, flour, coffee, tea and cooking oil are provided. Towels and bed linens also are provided.
Hermitage Rates
$60 per day. Minimum two day stay required, one person only.
Book Your Stay
You set the time and we’ll help with the details!
Call 319-395-6700 or email ecospirit@prairiewoods.org
The Food
At Prairiewoods, food is more than a meal — it’s an expression of gratitude for the land, the seasons, and the sacred connection between Earth and community.
The Ethos
To share a meal here is to root yourself in the present moment — to taste the sweetness of the earth, the care of human hands, and the quiet grace that flows through this place.
Our kitchen offers lovingly prepared, buffet-style meals made with fresh, seasonal, whole foods. Many ingredients are sourced from our gardens and local farmers, honoring the rhythms of the land.
Guests are warmly invited to share in these home-cooked meals or choose the quiet simplicity of preparing food in a furnished Hermitage kitchen.
Meal Prices
Nourishment at Prairiewoods is simple, seasonal, and grounded in hospitality.
- Continental Breakfast — Complimentary for overnight guests
- Lunch or Dinner — Starting at $15 per person
- Hot Breakfast — Available for groups of 5 or more, starting at $10 per person
Final pricing may vary based on group size, seasonal menus, and special requests.
Special Dietary Needs
We’re happy to accommodate a range of special dietary needs, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options with advance notice. Please note that our kitchen is not certified allergy-free. Refrigerators are available for those who prefer to bring their own food.
