Week of Events
Joyful Teaching: Cultivating Joy through Mindfulness & SEL
Learn mindfulness and social emotional behavioral support practices that you can use to support the wellbeing of you and your students1 p.m., Monday, June 22 – 1 p.m., Wednesday, June 24. This is the registration page for Prairiewoods. Click here for University of Iowa registration.Program sessions will start at 9 a.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday. Sessions will […]
Sunday, June 21, 2026
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June 21, 2026 -Morning Hatha Yoga
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June 21, 2026 -Drum Circle & Guided Imagery
Morning Hatha Yoga
Start your day with gentle movement and deep breathing in nature when you join us Sundays for Morning Hatha Yoga on the landStart your Sunday with calm and clarity at Morning Hatha Yoga with Breathing Room Yoga. This gentle, grounding class welcomes all levels and focuses on breath, mobility, and mindful movement. Sundays at 9:00 […]
Drum Circle & Guided Imagery
Participate in an African/Latin/Native drum circle in a fun afternoon with Drum IowaJoin Drum Iowa and Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) for a lively drum circle. Don’t forget your drums! (We also will have instruments available for you to borrow.) You don’t need to be a magnificent drummer or musician to enjoy this fun afternoon, […]
Monday, June 22, 2026
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June 22, 2026 -Metta Yoga – Gentle
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June 22, 2026 -Metta Yoga – Chair
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June 22, 2026 -Meditation at Prairiewoods (MAP)
Metta Yoga – Gentle
Experience the healing powers of meditative yoga from the spiritual environment and natural beauty of Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha). Join us as we link our movements with our breath and cultivate strength, flexibility and relaxation through regular hatha-style yoga classes. RYT-200 Hour Certified Yoga Alliance Instructor Heather English offers gentle/beginner’s yoga every […]
Metta Yoga – Chair
Experience the healing powers of meditative yoga from the spiritual environment and natural beauty of Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha). Join us as we link our movements with our breath and cultivate strength, flexibility and relaxation through regular hatha-style yoga classes. RYT-200 Hour Certified Yoga Alliance Instructor Heather English offers gentle/beginner’s yoga every […]
Meditation at Prairiewoods (MAP)
Come together in silence to meditate in communityMondays, 6:30–7:30 p.m. U.S. Central TimeJoin a weekly gathering of new and long-time meditators who share the simple goal of sitting together. This is not a class on mindfulness but an open time to sit and meditate in silence together. We check in with one another, and share the recent […]
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
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June 23, 2026 -Evening Centering Prayer
Evening Centering Prayer
Relax and be rejuvenated by silent centering prayersecond & fourth Tuesdays, 5:30–7 p.m. U.S. Central TimeJoin a supportive group of people for Evening Centering Prayer at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha). This contemplative prayer form assists people in deepening relationships with God or Source of All Being. Each evening invites participants to an opening […]
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
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June 24, 2026 -YOLO (Your Other Lunch Option)
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June 24, 2026 -Prairiewoods Knitters & Stitchers
YOLO (Your Other Lunch Option)
Shake up your lunch routine with a wholesome, fresh lunch made by the Prairiewoods chefsMoved to Wednesday, Jun 24, 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. U.S. Central TimeTired of the same old lunch places? Let’s renew our bodies and refresh our spirits in a beautiful setting! Join Prairiewoods for YOLO (Your Other Lunch Option)—a lunch choice celebrating wholesome, fresh […]
Prairiewoods Knitters & Stitchers
Practice your knitting hobby in the company of new friends in this in-person time of creativitysecond Tuesday, 9:30–11:30 a.m., & fourth Wednesday, 6–8 p.m. U.S. Central TimePractice knitting and stitching in the company of new friends! This is a group of crafters of various skill levels who create handmade goods for charity at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson […]
Thursday, June 25, 2026
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June 25, 2026 -Metta Yoga – Gentle
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June 25, 2026 -Metta Yoga – Chair
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June 25, 2026 -Go Deeper Thursdays (Zoom)
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June 25, 2026 -Men Exploring Faith (hybrid)
Metta Yoga – Gentle
Experience the healing powers of meditative yoga from the spiritual environment and natural beauty of Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha). Join us as we link our movements with our breath and cultivate strength, flexibility and relaxation through regular hatha-style yoga classes. RYT-200 Hour Certified Yoga Alliance Instructor Heather English offers gentle/beginner’s yoga every […]
Metta Yoga – Chair
Experience the healing powers of meditative yoga from the spiritual environment and natural beauty of Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha). Join us as we link our movements with our breath and cultivate strength, flexibility and relaxation through regular hatha-style yoga classes. RYT-200 Hour Certified Yoga Alliance Instructor Heather English offers gentle/beginner’s yoga every […]
Go Deeper Thursdays (Zoom)
Connect at a deep level with an hour of online spiritual conversationThursdays, 4–5 p.m. U.S. Central TimeGo Deeper Thursdays is an ongoing personal exploration and deepening in community. This online group began during the pandemic as an opportunity to be in community while physically isolated. Over the years, we have seen many faces and heard […]
Men Exploring Faith (hybrid)
Join with a small group of reflective men about the transformations we go through as we agesecond & fourth Thursdays, 4–5:30 p.m. U.S. Central TimeBehavioral scientists and spiritual guides have noted a major transformation in the life direction of many men as we mature. It may happen gradually or abruptly, as early as our 20s or in […]
Friday, June 26, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, June 27, 2026
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June 27, 2026 -Family Nature Therapy
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June 27, 2026 -Circle of Trust: Summer Flourishing
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June 27, 2026 -Nourished by Nature: Foraging for Wild Edibles
Family Nature Therapy
Families will be encouraged to participate in outdoor practices as they explore the land at Prairiewoods!Our Family Nature Therapy program invites parents and kids to unplug from daily stressors and mindfully reconnect with nature. Inspired by research showing time in nature reduces stress and improves mood, this walk nurtures connection with nature and each other.If […]
Circle of Trust: Summer Flourishing
Participate in a day-long retreat, based on Parker Palmer's idea of a "hidden wholeness" within us, where we will explore our authentic selves in community with othersSaturday, June 27, 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. U.S. Central TimeCircle of Trust© retreats offer participants an immersive experience of the Courage & Renewal© approach. Sponsored by the Center for Courage & Renewal (CCR) founded by […]
Nourished by Nature: Foraging for Wild Edibles
Come discover edible plants with foraging and eco-gardening educators from EarthMind!Join us for a tasty, experiential journey of the senses as we explore and sample common wild and cultivated plants growing across the Prairiewoods grounds. This relaxed outdoor class invites you to slow down, savor the flavors of the landscape, and experience the well-being that […]