Week of Events
Day of Self Renewal
Focus on you in a full day of renewal and rejuvenationThursday, Aug 6, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. U.S. Central TimeFind complete rest and relaxation for mind, body and spirit during a Day of Self Renewal at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha). This tranquil day facilitated by Rev. Jean Sullivan features your choice of two services, group meditation […]
Searching for Home: Thomas Merton and Thomas Berry in Conversation
Engage with two thinkers foundational for the sisters in the imagining of PrairiewoodsA 30th Anniversary Retreat!Thomas Merton spent a lifetime searching for a physical and spiritual home. While he found some sense of it at Gethsemani, his searching continued even to the abrupt end of his life. Still, Merton had an uncanny ability to sense the […]
Sunday, August 2, 2026
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August 2, 2026 -Morning Hatha Yoga
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 land Start 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 […]
Monday, August 3, 2026
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August 3, 2026 -Metta Yoga – Gentle
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August 3, 2026 -Metta Yoga – Chair
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August 3, 2026 -Going Inward with Sounds & Vibrations
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August 3, 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 […]
Going Inward with Sounds & Vibrations
Bask in the resonant sound of Himalayan and crystal singing bowls first & third Mondays, 6:30–7:30 p.m. U.S. Central Time Experience sound, stillness, playfulness and relaxation through the enigmatic vibrations of Himalayan and crystal singing bowls. During this in-person hour at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha), Kathy Broghammer will lead us to connect with […]
Meditation at Prairiewoods (MAP)
Come together in silence to meditate in community Mondays, 6:30–7:30 p.m. U.S. Central Time Join 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 […]
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
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August 4, 2026 -Just Add Water: A Beginner’s Watercolor Experience
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August 4, 2026 -Just Add Water: A Beginner’s Watercolor Experience
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August 4, 2026 -Cook Off the Land: Late Summer Workshop
Just Add Water: A Beginner’s Watercolor Experience
Learn the art of watercolor painting in a creative workshop for beginnersTuesday, Aug. 4, 9:30–11:30 a.m. U.S. Central TimeLet’s paint the state bird: the American Goldfinch. This is a beginner-level painting class, and participants do not need any previous watercolor experience. A template is provided so you can enjoy and focus on the watercolor paint! Bring […]
Just Add Water: A Beginner’s Watercolor Experience
Learn the art of watercolor painting in a creative workshop for beginners Tuesday, Aug. 4, 9:30–11:30 a.m. U.S. Central Time Let’s paint the state bird: the American Goldfinch. This is a beginner-level painting class, and participants do not need any previous watercolor experience. A template is provided so you can enjoy and focus on the watercolor […]
Cook Off the Land: Late Summer Workshop
Discover ways to incorporate seasonal produce into your summer meals! What does it mean to truly cook off the land? This seasonal kitchen workshop explores practical and inspiring ways to cook with the vegetables, herbs, fruits, and abundance emerging from Iowa gardens and local farms during the height of late summer. Participants will learn simple […]
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
No events on this day.
Thursday, August 6, 2026
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August 6, 2026 -Metta Yoga – Gentle
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August 6, 2026 -Metta Yoga – Chair
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August 6, 2026 -Into the Oneness: Qigong for Energy, Equanimity & Peace
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August 6, 2026 -Healing Sound Bath & Yogic Sleep
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August 6, 2026 -Go Deeper Thursdays (Zoom)
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August 6, 2026 -Contemplative Living with Thomas Merton (Zoom)
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 […]
Into the Oneness: Qigong for Energy, Equanimity & Peace
Participate in gentle qigong movements for energy, equanimity and peace Thursday, Aug. 6, 12:45–1:35 p.m. U.S. Central Time Based on age-old Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this gentle and accessible class involves meditative, healing energy and compassion-based standing movement, breath work, visualization, acupressure and seated practice. Facilitator Rev. Dr. Catherine Quehl-Engel will guide us to begin […]
Healing Sound Bath & Yogic Sleep
Relax and rebalance mind, body and spirit through singing bowls and yogic sleep Thursday, Aug. 6, 1:45–2:30 p.m. U.S. Central Time Rebalance mind, body and spirit through the soothing, penetrating power of healing sound and vibration via singing bowls. Then drop into deepest levels of relaxation and peace through authentic, age-old yogic sleep (yoga nidra)—a […]
Go Deeper Thursdays (Zoom)
Connect at a deep level with an hour of online spiritual conversation Thursdays, 4–5 p.m. U.S. Central Time Go 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 […]
Contemplative Living with Thomas Merton (Zoom)
Delve into the truths of human existence using the writings of Thomas Merton first & third Thursdays, 7–8:30 p.m. U.S. Central Time Join the Merton Group as we slowly explore New Seeds of Contemplation, one of Thomas Merton’s best-loved books. As one of the great spiritual leaders of our time, Merton invites readers to join him as he […]
Friday, August 7, 2026
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Saturday, August 8, 2026
No events on this day.