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SUMMARY:Go Deeper Thursdays (Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Connect at a deep level with an hour of online spiritual conversation Thursdays\, 4–5 p.m. U.S. Central Time \nGo 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 many voices—all of us willing to open ourselves in order to go deeper in our own consciousness and spirituality. Topics emerge from the conversations and maintain a general focus on our spiritual lives. Convener Ellen Bruckner guides these online conversations every Thursday. \nRegistration is required to get the Zoom link\, and a free-will offering will be gratefully accepted on the next screen. \nRegister Now: https://pw.retreatportal.com/calendar/event?programcode=26PWS33975
URL:https://prairiewoods.org/calendar/go-deeper-thursdays-zoom-9/
LOCATION:Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center\, 120 Boyson Rd\, Hiawatha\, IA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Summer Foraging
DESCRIPTION:Help find common edible & useful plants and “weeds” around the Prairiewoods grounds. \nExplore Prairie\, Woods\, & Wetlands to discover which plants are edible or otherwise useful\, plants to avoid\, & habitats in which they are found. We’ll discuss how to identify wild edibles\, what resources are available to help\, & food preparation tips. \nParticipants will: \n\nLearn about several different habitats in which various plants are found.\nDiscover which common plants are edible or useful.\nFind out how to identify edible plants and which plants to avoid.\nLearn about & share tips to prepare wild plants for consumption.\n\nRegistration is $10. \nRegister Now: https://pw.retreatportal.com/calendar/event?programcode=26PEE34599
URL:https://prairiewoods.org/calendar/summer-foraging/
LOCATION:Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center\, 120 Boyson Rd\, Hiawatha\, IA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Contemplative Living with Thomas Merton (Zoom)
DESCRIPTION: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 \nJoin 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 plants wise and fruitful seeds of the contemplative life. \nThe practice of contemplative living helps us respond to everyday experiences with greater awareness of our connections with God and others. It becomes a positive force in our lives and provides direction for our journey\, enabling us to embrace our truest selves. \nOn the first and third Thursday evenings with Prairiewoods via Zoom\, facilitator Carole Butz guides us to explore the truths of human existence. The process involves readings\, reflections and contemplative dialogue. \nA free-will offering to Prairiewoods will be gratefully accepted on the next screen. Please register for your first session by noon the previous day to get the Zoom link. \nRegister Now: https://pw.retreatportal.com/calendar/event?programcode=26PWS34259
URL:https://prairiewoods.org/calendar/contemplative-living-with-thomas-merton-zoom-4/
LOCATION:Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center\, 120 Boyson Rd\, Hiawatha\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T100000
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SUMMARY:LovingKindness Meditation Practice (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Learn and practice the LovingKindness meditation to help us be compassionate to ourselves\, others and all of creation Saturday\, Jun. 20\, 10–11:30 a.m. \nLovingKindness meditation offers a daily practice to assist us in being compassionate to ourselves\, others and all of creation. Fostering compassion and kindness instead of judgment\, anxiety and fearful reaction\, this short daily practice can assist us in creating a world environment that brings forth compassion and creative life-giving choices. \nThis program at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) and online over Zoom includes presentation\, practice and discussion. It will be facilitated by Suzanne Rubenbauer\, FSPA. \nThe cost is $10. Please note if you will be joining over Zoom or in person. \nRegister Now: https://pw.retreatportal.com/calendar/event?programcode=26PWS34607
URL:https://prairiewoods.org/calendar/lovingkindness-meditation-practice-hybrid-2/
LOCATION:Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center\, 120 Boyson Rd\, Hiawatha\, IA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Prairiewoods Garden Party
DESCRIPTION:A wonderful way to experience the beauty of Prairiewoods while supporting our mission of caring for Earth\, nurturing the human spirit and building community! \nEach June\, as the prairie begins to stretch toward summer and the gardens awaken with new life\, Prairiewoods looks forward to welcoming friends and supporters to our annual Garden Party fundraiser. It’s a beautiful time of year on our land as prairie grasses stretch toward the sun\, the woods fill with birdsong\, and the gardens begin producing the first vegetables of the season. We are always delighted to welcome guests to Prairiewoods to experience the beauty\, peace\, and hospitality of this special place. \nGarden Party is an opportunity to gather as a community in support of Prairiewoods’ mission of caring for Earth\, nurturing the human spirit\, and building meaningful connections among people. Throughout the year\, Prairiewoods offers retreats\, educational programs\, and ecological stewardship of our 67 acres\, while also providing spaces where individuals and groups can step away from daily busyness to reconnect with nature\, with one another\, and with what matters most. \nOur Green Prairie Garden also plays a meaningful role in supporting the wider community. Each year\, volunteers help grow fresh produce that is donated to local food pantries\, including Metro Catholic Outreach and the Hiawatha Public Library food pantry\, helping ensure that fresh\, healthy food reaches families who need it. \nWe hope you will join us for Garden Party on Saturday\, June 20\, from 5–8 p.m. here at Prairiewoods. The evening will feature live music\, a short live auction\, a delicious meal with wine\, beer\, and non-alcoholic beverages\, and the chance to enjoy the beauty of our grounds with friends old and new. Guests are encouraged to stroll the property and explore the gardens\, labyrinth\, Nature Playscape\, Four Winds Food Forest\, and the many peaceful spaces that make Prairiewoods so special. \nGarden Party is also an opportunity to look toward the future. During the evening we will share new ways that friends of Prairiewoods can help sustain and expand the impact of this sacred place for years to come. \nTickets are $60 per person. For Garden Party donations\, please donate via this link: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/gp2026 \nWe hope you will join us for this joyful evening of community\, celebration\, and support for the ongoing work of Prairiewoods. \nIf you have any questions or would like to stay at Prairiewoods while attending Garden Party\, please reach out to ecospirit@prairiewoods.org or (319) 395-6700. \nRegister Now: https://pw.retreatportal.com/calendar/event?programcode=26PGP31023
URL:https://prairiewoods.org/calendar/prairiewoods-garden-party/
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SUMMARY:Morning Hatha Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Start your day with gentle movement and deep breathing in nature when you join us Sundays for Morning Hatha Yoga on the land \nStart 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 am from May 31 through October. Registration preferred—come\, breathe\, stretch\, and reset.   \nPlease bring a yoga mat\, a water bottle and an open heart. Class will be moved inside in the case of rain. \nRegister Now: https://pw.retreatportal.com/calendar/event?programcode=26PHD34485
URL:https://prairiewoods.org/calendar/morning-hatha-yoga-4/
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SUMMARY:Drum Circle & Guided Imagery
DESCRIPTION:Participate in an African/Latin/Native drum circle in a fun afternoon with Drum Iowa \nJoin 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\, and you are by no means obligated to participate. Spectators are welcome\, and we’ll have you drumming in no time! \nFeel free to arrive at 5 p.m. to explore our 67 acres of land\, walk the outdoor labyrinth or commune with other drummers. The drum circle will begin at 6\, held outdoors or indoors depending on the weather. \nRegistration is not necessary. This is a free event for all to enjoy\, but there is a suggested donation of $15\, which will be accepted at the door. \nRegister Now: https://pw.retreatportal.com/calendar/event?programcode=26PCD34606
URL:https://prairiewoods.org/calendar/drum-circle-guided-imagery-2/
LOCATION:Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center\, 120 Boyson Rd\, Hiawatha\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260622T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260622T193000
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SUMMARY:Meditation at Prairiewoods (MAP)
DESCRIPTION:Come together in silence to meditate in community \nMondays\, 6:30–7:30 p.m. U.S. Central Time \nJoin 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 challenges we’ve experienced with our meditation practice. All disciplines are welcome. Our time together begins with a few words of inspiration or explanation from meditation teachers\, and then we sit in silence for 20 minutes. We conclude with open discussion and reflection\, ending by 7:30. \nThere is a suggested donation of $5 per session\, which will be accepted at the door. Registration is appreciated. \nRegister Now: https://pw.retreatportal.com/calendar/event?programcode=26PHN31317
URL:https://prairiewoods.org/calendar/meditation-at-prairiewoods-map-8/
LOCATION:Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center\, 120 Boyson Rd\, Hiawatha\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T190000
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SUMMARY:Evening Centering Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Relax and be rejuvenated by silent centering prayer \nsecond & fourth Tuesdays\, 5:30–7 p.m. U.S. Central Time \nJoin 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 check-in and two twenty-minute silent\, centering sessions. Together\, facilitator Judith Smith guides us to relax and attune our body\, mind and spirit to the Indwelling Presence. At the end of each gathering\, we have an opportunity to share insights regarding our experience and practice. \nMaybe you’ve practiced centering prayer for years or maybe you are just discovering this form of meditation focused on silent stillness. These centering prayer gatherings serve all! Centering Prayer is offered on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month\, and sessions stand alone\, so you may join us any time you are available. \nA free-will offering will be accepted at the door\, and registration is appreciated but not necessary. \nRegister Now: https://pw.retreatportal.com/calendar/event?programcode=26PWS31329
URL:https://prairiewoods.org/calendar/evening-centering-prayer-5/
LOCATION:Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center\, 120 Boyson Rd\, Hiawatha\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T180000
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SUMMARY:Prairiewoods Knitters & Stitchers
DESCRIPTION:Practice your knitting hobby in the company of new friends in this in-person time of creativity \nsecond Tuesday\, 9:30–11:30 a.m.\, & fourth Wednesday\, 6–8 p.m. U.S. Central Time \nPractice 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 Road in Hiawatha). New participants are always welcome\, including those who are new to knitting and crocheting. Together we create hats\, mittens\, blankets and baby items for charity. Grab your needles and join us! \nThis group meets in person on the second Tuesday morning and fourth Wednesday evening of each month. The group is free\, and registration is not necessary.
URL:https://prairiewoods.org/calendar/prairiewoods-knitters-stitchers-4/
LOCATION:Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center\, 120 Boyson Rd\, Hiawatha\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T170000
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SUMMARY:Go Deeper Thursdays (Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Connect at a deep level with an hour of online spiritual conversation \nThursdays\, 4–5 p.m. U.S. Central Time \nGo 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 many voices—all of us willing to open ourselves in order to go deeper in our own consciousness and spirituality. Topics emerge from the conversations and maintain a general focus on our spiritual lives. Convener Ellen Bruckner guides these online conversations every Thursday. \nRegistration is required to get the Zoom link\, and a free-will offering will be gratefully accepted on the next screen. \nRegister Now: https://pw.retreatportal.com/calendar/event?programcode=26PWS33976
URL:https://prairiewoods.org/calendar/go-deeper-thursdays-zoom-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T160000
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SUMMARY:Men Exploring Faith (hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Join with a small group of reflective men about the transformations we go through as we age \nsecond & fourth Thursdays\, 4–5:30 p.m. U.S. Central Time \nBehavioral 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 our 50s or 60s. Some men never make this shift\, described as a change from goal drivenness to receptivity\, from ego to wisdom. The transition can start from the inside (Why am I doing what I’m doing?) or the outside (from a loss or threat)\, and it may seem disruptive while on the way to being life-enhancing. \nJoin with a small group of reflective men at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) in honest conversation about these changes. This group meets in person with an online option available on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month and is facilitated by Linzy Martin. \nA free-will offering will be gratefully accepted on the next screen. \nRegister Now: https://pw.retreatportal.com/calendar/event?programcode=26PWS33894
URL:https://prairiewoods.org/calendar/men-exploring-faith-hybrid-5/
LOCATION:Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center\, 120 Boyson Rd\, Hiawatha\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T100000
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SUMMARY:Family Nature Therapy
DESCRIPTION:Families will be encouraged to participate in outdoor practices as they explore the land at Prairiewoods! \nOur 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. \nIf you or a family member have accessibility needs\, please add those comments in the registration notes section. \nRegistration is required for this free program. We suggest a donation of $15 per family. \nRegister Now: https://pw.retreatportal.com/calendar/event?programcode=26PWS34497
URL:https://prairiewoods.org/calendar/family-nature-therapy-2/
LOCATION:Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center\, 120 Boyson Rd\, Hiawatha\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T160000
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SUMMARY:Circle of Trust: Summer Flourishing
DESCRIPTION: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 others \nSaturday\, June 27\, 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. U.S. Central Time \nCircle of Trust© retreats offer participants an immersive experience of the Courage & Renewal© approach. Sponsored by the Center for Courage & Renewal (CCR) founded by Parker Palmer\, it is based on Palmer’s idea of a “hidden wholeness” within us. \nIn this time together at Prairiewoods\, we will co-create trustworthy space to do our own inner work in community with others. Discovering who we authentically are and aligning our inner and outer lives—or “soul and role”—is an ongoing\, life-long process that happens through discovering\, listening to\, and following our “inner source of truth\,” named in various wisdom traditions as identity\, true self\, heart\, spirit\, or soul. This source of guidance and strength helps us find our way through life’s complexities and challenges. Poems\, stories\, songs\, artworks\, somatic activities—all drawn from diverse cultures and wisdom traditions—will offer opportunities to contemplate\, reflect upon\, and share insights regarding authentic relationships with society\, nature\, and spirit in order to inspire the soul to speak in a community of support and trust. As we listen to the wisdom of each person’s inner teacher\, honor each person’s identity and integrity\, and renew a courageous spirit\, we journey toward personal and societal wholeness. \nEach Circle of Trust gathering will have a seasonal theme and will invite participants to engage in full-group\, small-group\, and individual reflection\, discussion\, and activity\, including opportunities to connect with the beautiful natural grounds at Prairiewoods. These Circles of Trust are open to all\, regardless of background or belief. The goal is to deepen understanding of one’s deepest self—one’s soul—especially in relationship to community\, society\, Earth\, and the spiritual realm as each circle member defines it. Participants are welcome to come to one\, some\, or all of our circle gatherings. \nThe cost is $50 per session. \nRegister Now: https://pw.retreatportal.com/calendar/event?programcode=26PWS34195
URL:https://prairiewoods.org/calendar/circle-of-trust-summer-flourishing/
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SUMMARY:Nourished by Nature: Foraging for Wild Edibles
DESCRIPTION:Come discover edible plants with foraging and eco-gardening educators from EarthMind! \nJoin 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 comes from reconnecting with nature. \nWe’ll wander through the Healing Garden\, the Garden of Eatin’\, and the Four Winds Food Forest as we learn to recognize edible and medicinal plants thriving all around us. Along the way\, you’ll taste\, touch\, and mindfully harvest while discovering how these landscapes can restore calm\, sharpen focus\, and rekindle our relationship with ourselves and the land. \nYour guides are educators with the nonprofit EarthMind (formerly Backyard Abundance) and co-authors of the recently published book Low Maintenance Eco-Gardens. As we explore\, they’ll share simple ideas and resources for creating your own at-home grazing landscape—spaces where beauty\, food\, and well-being grow together. (Books are available for purchase in the Prairiewoods gift shop.) \nNo prior foraging experience needed. Come curious. Leave rooted. \nWe’ll cover a fair amount of ground\, so please contact Prairiewoods at (319) 395-6700 or ecospirit@prairiewoods.org before class or leave a note during registration if mobility accommodations may be needed. \nThings to Bring-Comfortable outdoor attire and sun protection for hands-on learning: closed-toe shoes\, high socks\, hat\, long pants\, sunscreen-Water bottle-Basket or bag to collect your discoveries-Notebook and pen or pencil for writing or sketching (optional) \nRegister Now: https://pw.retreatportal.com/calendar/event?programcode=26PEA34492
URL:https://prairiewoods.org/calendar/nourished-by-nature-foraging-for-wild-edibles/
LOCATION:Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center\, 120 Boyson Rd\, Hiawatha\, IA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Morning Hatha Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Start your day with gentle movement and deep breathing in nature when you join us Sundays for Morning Hatha Yoga on the land \nStart 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 am from May 31 through October. Registration preferred—come\, breathe\, stretch\, and reset.   \nPlease bring a yoga mat\, a water bottle and an open heart. Class will be moved inside in the case of rain. \nRegister Now: https://pw.retreatportal.com/calendar/event?programcode=26PHD34486
URL:https://prairiewoods.org/calendar/morning-hatha-yoga-5/
LOCATION:Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center\, 120 Boyson Rd\, Hiawatha\, IA\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260629T193000
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SUMMARY:Meditation at Prairiewoods (MAP)
DESCRIPTION: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 the recent challenges we’ve experienced with our meditation practice. All disciplines are welcome. Our time together begins with a few words of inspiration or explanation from meditation teachers\, and then we sit in silence for 20 minutes. We conclude with open discussion and reflection\, ending by 7:30. \nThere is a suggested donation of $5 per session\, which will be accepted at the door. Registration is appreciated. \nRegister Now: https://pw.retreatportal.com/calendar/event?programcode=26PHN31318
URL:https://prairiewoods.org/calendar/meditation-at-prairiewoods-map-9/
LOCATION:Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center\, 120 Boyson Rd\, Hiawatha\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260629T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260629T210000
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SUMMARY:Forest Bathing with the Full Moon
DESCRIPTION:Experience a sensory-focused practice that invites us to slow down and be present with self and the natural world \nWednesday\, Jun. 29\, 7–9 p.m. U.S. Central Time \nJoin Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) and certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide Emelia Sautter for a walk with the natural world. Experience Nature and Forest Therapy\, also known as Forest Bathing\, a sensory-focused practice that invites us to slow down and be present with self and the natural world around us. According to the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy\, “Forest Therapy is a practice that supports health and wellness through guided immersion in forests and other environments to promote the well-being of both people and the land. It is inspired by shinrin yoku\, the Japanese practice of ‘Forest Bathing.’” \nMuch research has been done on the healing and therapeutic benefits of Forest Therapy. Hundreds of clinical and non-clinical studies show numerous positive effects\, including reductions in stress\, anxiety\, depression\, mental fatigue\, anger and pain. Improvements include better cognitive functioning\, sleep\, mood\, confidence and creativity. Time with our nature kin also boosts our immune system\, regulates blood pressure\, improves relationships\, increases feelings of gratitude and much more! \nThis is a trauma informed practice\, and all are welcome. This is not exercise or hiking; it is a slow\, sensory walk with the land. \nThe cost is $25\, and registration is required by noon. \nRegister Now: https://pw.retreatportal.com/calendar/event?programcode=26PHN34603
URL:https://prairiewoods.org/calendar/forest-bathing-with-the-full-moon-2/
LOCATION:Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center\, 120 Boyson Rd\, Hiawatha\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260705T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T130000
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SUMMARY:Prairiewoods’ 30th Anniversary Retreat: We are Each Other’s Light
DESCRIPTION:Together we will honor 30 years of rootedness and dream forward as each other’s light \nFor three decades\, Prairiewoods has been a refuge where people\, prairie\, woods\, and Spirit meet in wonder and awe. Now—together with the winged and finned ones\, foxes and oaks\, prairie grasses and butterflies—we joyfully mark this milestone with a special retreat\, We Are Each Other’s Light\, guided by musician and retreat facilitator\, Sara Thomsen and retreat facilitator Paula Pedersen. \nCome be nourished by the land\, inspired by song\, and renewed in hope. Through soul-stirring music\, storytelling\, silence\, and community\, we’ll celebrate. We stand in wonder and awe at the breathtaking beauty all around us. At the same time\, we stand in disbelief\, despair\, heartbreak at all that is broken. Song and singing hews a home to hold both the wonder and the despair. This retreat with song will paint a path of persistence\, dance us into daring\, awaken us to wonder. You will depart with a strengthened tenacity as tender as it is tough. Beauty will follow you home. \nThe rhythm of this retreat will include group sessions enriched with song and reflection\, spacious time for contemplative practices\, and moments to simply be with the sacred land of Prairiewoods. Whether you are part of Prairiewoods’ founding story or are just now finding your way here\, you are warmly invited to join this circle of gratitude and visioning. Together—with humans and more-than-humans alike—we will honor 30 years of rootedness and dream forward as each other’s light. \nRegister Now: https://pw.retreatportal.com/calendar/event?programcode=26PGR29863
URL:https://prairiewoods.org/calendar/prairiewoods-30th-anniversary-retreat-we-are-each-others-light/
LOCATION:Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center\, 120 Boyson Rd\, Hiawatha\, IA\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T130000
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SUMMARY:The Power of Silence: July Silent Directed Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Participate in a week-long Silent Directed Retreat to delve deeply into the healing properties of silence \nSunday\, July 19\, 5 p.m.–Saturday\, July 25\, 1 p.m. U.S. Central Time \nWe invite you to consider this question: What’s the deepest silence you’ve ever known? Silent Directed Retreats offer opportunities to enter into deep silence to sense what it feels like to awaken a quiet and palpable connection with the Source of All Being. Each day you will receive ongoing direction as you and a professionally-trained spiritual director intentionally listen to the movement of the Source of All Being in your heart. Silence assists you to get in touch with feelings\, thoughts and actions as you reflect\, meditate\, pray and rest. Silence deepens the capacity to discern\, notice\, sense the movement of the Source of All Being within the whole of your life. Sharing with a professional may bring you clarity\, deepen your commitment and accountability to the direction of your life\, and offer insight into that direction. \nAt Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha)\, we try to hold any outside stimulation to a minimum so that everything—the silence\, solitude\, reflective activities\, meals\, etc.—supports your journey within. A daily centering practice is offered. Optional reflective activities such as artwork\, yoga and singing bowl meditation are available throughout the week. Even meals are eaten reflectively in silence. Each day supports your individual needs. Stroll woods and prairie. Sense sunset quietly turn to dusk. Journal or read\, if you choose. Nap. Engage in yoga\, art expression\, meditation. Notice how food nourishes your capacity for silence. Explore holding the silence with creation all around you: humans\, stone\, tree\, pond\, squirrel\, deer\, turkey\, star\, moon\, dawn\, dusk … Is the silence simply the absence of noise? Or is it also a presence unto itself? See for yourself! Come re-establish and remember the deep connection we share with all of Creation as we listen together to the great silence. Take time to rest in silence\, to sense its wisdom\, to know its fullness as it offers you life. Author Carolyn Myss assures: “The soul always knows what to do to heal itself. The challenge is to silence the mind.” \nThe cost of this weeklong retreat is $625 and includes lodging\, meals and spiritual direction. (Lodgers only\, please. Partial scholarships are available.) \nRegister Now: https://pw.retreatportal.com/calendar/event?programcode=26PGR34014
URL:https://prairiewoods.org/calendar/the-power-of-silence-july-silent-directed-retreat/
LOCATION:Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center\, 120 Boyson Rd\, Hiawatha\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260806
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260807
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SUMMARY:Day of Self Renewal
DESCRIPTION:Focus on you in a full day of renewal and rejuvenation \nThursday\, Aug 6\, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. U.S. Central Time \nFind 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 practices\, a private guest room for the day\, a fresh lunch\, and access to the labyrinth and all that Prairiewoods has to offer. Choose from: \n• massage (30 minutes) \n• head and shoulder massage (30 minutes) \n• reflexology (30 minutes) \n• healing touch (30 minutes) \n• spiritual direction (40 minutes) \n• qigong (50 minutes) \n• yoga (1 hour) \n• chair yoga (1 hour) \nThe cost is $115 and includes two services\, group meditation practices\, a private guest room for the day and lunch. (The cost is $100 without a private guest room.) Registration\, a nonrefundable/nontransferable deposit of $50 and top three service choices are required at least eight days in advance. (Full payment is required to register online. If you prefer to pay the $50 registration fee now and the balance when you arrive\, please call 319-395-6700.) After you click Register below\, please indicate your top three service choices on the next screen. \nRegister Now: https://pw.retreatportal.com/calendar/event?programcode=26PHD33863
URL:https://prairiewoods.org/calendar/day-of-self-renewal-5/
LOCATION:Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center\, 120 Boyson Rd\, Hiawatha\, IA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Searching for Home: Thomas Merton and Thomas Berry in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Engage with two thinkers foundational for the sisters in the imagining of Prairiewoods \nA 30th Anniversary Retreat! \nThomas 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 Divine in whatever landscape or environment he was in. This related also to his search for the True Self. \nThomas Berry spent his later years trying to lead us home\, recognizing that our true home is found not in some spiritual realm\, but grounded on this Earth within the larger context of a Universe infused with the Divine. \nWhere Merton spoke of discovering the True Self\, Berry spoke of the “small self” (the individual ‘I’) and the “Great Self” interconnected with the unfolding Universe. Berry\, like Merton\, believed it is through our Earth community that we discover both our genuine self and the Divine. \nRetreatants will: \n\nexplore the writings of Merton and Berry in conversation\,\nreflect on what it means to find home and how our own sense of home and place affects our lives\,\nconsider both the spiritual and physical aspects of home and how they necessarily co-exist\,\nengage in conversation\, journal prompts\, individual and group reflection.\n\nJudith and Carol spoke together at the 19th General Meeting of the International Thomas Merton Society in July\, 2025. \nLodger Fee: $255\, includes sessions; Friday and Saturday lodging\, Saturday breakfast\, lunch\, dinner; Sunday breakfast and lunchCommuter Fee:  $195\, includes sessions; Saturday lunch\, dinner; Sunday lunch \nRegister Now: https://pw.retreatportal.com/calendar/event?programcode=26PGR34005
URL:https://prairiewoods.org/calendar/searching-for-home-thomas-merton-and-thomas-berry-in-conversation/
LOCATION:Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center\, 120 Boyson Rd\, Hiawatha\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260810
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260811
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SUMMARY:Day of Self Renewal
DESCRIPTION:Focus on you in a full day of renewal and rejuvenation \nMonday\, Aug. 10\, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. U.S. Central Time \nFind 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 practices\, a private guest room\, a fresh lunch\, and access to the labyrinth and all that Prairiewoods has to offer. Choose from: \n• massage (30 minutes) \n• head and shoulder massage (30 minutes) \n• reflexology (30 minutes) \n• healing touch (30 minutes) \n• spiritual direction (40 minutes) \n• nature & forest therapy (1 hour 15 minutes) \n• yoga (1 hour) \n• chair yoga (1 hour) \nThe cost is $115 and includes two services\, guided meditation practices\, a private guest room for the day and lunch. (The cost is $100 without a private guest room.) Registration\, a nonrefundable/nontransferable deposit of $50 and top three service choices are required at least eight days in advance. (Full payment is required to register online. If you prefer to pay the $50 registration fee now and the balance when you arrive\, please call 319-395-6700.) After you click Register below\, please indicate your top three service choices on the next screen. \nRegister Now: https://pw.retreatportal.com/calendar/event?programcode=26PHD33864
URL:https://prairiewoods.org/calendar/day-of-self-renewal-6/
LOCATION:Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center\, 120 Boyson Rd\, Hiawatha\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260816T130000
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SUMMARY:Becoming the Elder Tree: Purpose in Second Half of Life Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Learn to be like elder trees in the forest that nurture\, support and pass wisdom to others for the wellbeing of the community \nFriday\, Aug. 14\, 6:30 p.m.–Sunday\, Aug. 16\, 1 p.m. U.S. Central Time \nJoin a weekend retreat that invites you to envision a second half of life that calls forth your truest self and unique purpose and to consider what it means to be an elder in the deepest sense: when our lived years contribute to a special wisdom\, vision and wholeness of self that are shared for the benefit of the community and society. We will place the development of elderhood in the context of our interdependent relationships with the more-than-human world\, from nature outside our window all the way out through our entire solar system\, the world soul and the greater universe story. Inspired by ecologist Suzanne Simard’s revelations about how forests are communities that are cooperative\, collaborative\, communicative and reciprocal\, we will consider how we can be the elder trees that nurture\, support and pass wisdom to others for the health and wellbeing of the entire community. Prairiewoods’ revered Grandmother Oak will thus be our touchstone and inspiration for the weekend. \nThis retreat follows the Circle of Trust® approach developed by Parker Palmer and the organization he cofounded\, the Center for Courage and Renewal. A Circle of Trust invites the individual soul\, or inner teacher\, to show up in a safe\, welcoming\, hospitable space\, where it can be heard and supported by a trustworthy community. For more on the approach’s core values\, touchstones\, and principles and practices\, visit couragerenewal.org/courage-renewal-approach/. \nThis retreat at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) with Dr. Thomas Dean and Dr. Chris Johnson will welcome participants of all ages and at any stage of life. \nThe cost of this weekend retreat is $255 and includes sessions\, Friday and Saturday lodging\, and Saturday breakfast through Sunday lunch. The commuter fee is $195 and includes sessions\, Saturday lunch and dinner\, and Sunday lunch. \nRegister Now: https://pw.retreatportal.com/calendar/event?programcode=26PGR33746
URL:https://prairiewoods.org/calendar/becoming-the-elder-tree-purpose-in-second-half-of-life-retreat/
LOCATION:Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center\, 120 Boyson Rd\, Hiawatha\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260823T150000
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SUMMARY:Active Hope for Troubling Times Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Use The Work That Reconnects process to find hope in troubled times\, either personal or global \nFriday\, Aug. 21\, 6:30 p.m.–Sunday\, Aug. 23\, 3 p.m. U.S. Central Time \nWhether you’re troubled about the state of the world or are struggling with personal challenges\, you’ll find a safe and sacred place in this retreat to honor your feelings and to discover that you are not alone. Working with the transformative power of The Work That Reconnects process\, you will be embraced in a compassionate experience that will ground you in gratitude\, allow you to honor your pain\, feel your interconnectedness to all life and embrace your unique Light for making a difference in your life and in the world. \nThis retreat at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) will offer you a supportive community\, transformative rituals\, healing time on the land\, deep sharing\, quiet reflection\, song\, movement and celebration. \nThe cost of this weekend retreat is $255 and includes sessions\, Friday and Saturday lodging\, and Saturday breakfast through Sunday lunch. The commuter fee is $195 and includes sessions\, Saturday lunch and dinner\, and Sunday lunch. \nA non-refundable deposit of $25 is required at registration. (Full payment is required to register online. If you prefer to pay the $25 registration fee now and the balance when you arrive\, please call 319-395-6700.) If you want to stay in a Hermitage\, you also will need to register by phone. If you have dietary restrictions that affect your health\, please list them on the next screen. If you have missed the registration deadline or the retreat is sold out\, please call to be added to the wait list. \nRegister Now: https://pw.retreatportal.com/calendar/event?programcode=26PGR33700
URL:https://prairiewoods.org/calendar/active-hope-for-troubling-times-retreat/
LOCATION:Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center\, 120 Boyson Rd\, Hiawatha\, IA\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260904
DTSTAMP:20260609T043419
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SUMMARY:Day of Self Renewal
DESCRIPTION:Focus on you in a full day of renewal and rejuvenation \nThursday\, Sep. 3\, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. U.S. Central Time \nFind 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 practices\, a private guest room for the day\, a fresh lunch\, and access to the labyrinth and all that Prairiewoods has to offer. Choose from: \n• massage (30 minutes) \n• head and shoulder massage (30 minutes) \n• reflexology (30 minutes) \n• healing touch (30 minutes) \n• spiritual direction (40 minutes) \n• qigong (50 minutes) \n• yoga (1 hour) \n• chair yoga (1 hour) \nThe cost is $115 and includes two services\, group meditation practices\, a private guest room for the day and lunch. (The cost is $100 without a private guest room.) Registration\, a nonrefundable/nontransferable deposit of $50 and top three service choices are required at least eight days in advance. (Full payment is required to register online. If you prefer to pay the $50 registration fee now and the balance when you arrive\, please call 319-395-6700.) After you click Register below\, please indicate your top three service choices on the next screen. \nRegister Now: https://pw.retreatportal.com/calendar/event?programcode=26PHD33866
URL:https://prairiewoods.org/calendar/day-of-self-renewal-7/
LOCATION:Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center\, 120 Boyson Rd\, Hiawatha\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260915
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SUMMARY:Day of Self Renewal
DESCRIPTION:Focus on you in a full day of renewal and rejuvenation \nMonday\, Sept. 14\, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. U.S. Central Time \nFind 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 practices\, a private guest room\, a fresh lunch\, and access to the labyrinth and all that Prairiewoods has to offer. Choose from: \n• massage (30 minutes) \n• head and shoulder massage (30 minutes) \n• reflexology (30 minutes) \n• healing touch (30 minutes) \n• spiritual direction (40 minutes) \n• nature & forest therapy (1 hour 15 minutes) \n• yoga (1 hour) \n• chair yoga (1 hour) \nThe cost is $115 and includes two services\, guided meditation practices\, a private guest room for the day and lunch. (The cost is $100 without a private guest room.) Registration\, a nonrefundable/nontransferable deposit of $50 and top three service choices are required at least eight days in advance. (Full payment is required to register online. If you prefer to pay the $50 registration fee now and the balance when you arrive\, please call 319-395-6700.) After you click Register below\, please indicate your top three service choices on the next screen.
URL:https://prairiewoods.org/calendar/day-of-self-renewal-8/
LOCATION:Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center\, 120 Boyson Rd\, Hiawatha\, IA\, United States
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