Holy Wisdom Monastery

Holy Wisdom Monastery, located in Middleton, WI, and overlooking Lake Mendota, is a non-denominational spirituality center and Benedictine monastery with a retreat and guest house.The campus, situated on 130 acres of restored prairie and woods, includes a lake, nature trails and two buildings used by groups for affordable meeting and event space, overnight accommodations and meals. Our walking trails, meditation trail and various offerings are available to the public.

The monasterys main building was awarded the highest rating in the US for environmental and energy conservation design in 2010 and is still one of the highest rated eco-designed buildings in the United States.

The Monastery is home to an ecumenical womens religious community, Sunday worshiping community and more. Prayer, hospitality, justice and respect for all of creation form the heart of these communities. We welcome you to learn more about us and how you might find yourself at home here. All are welcome. Additional information is available at HolyWisdomMonastery.org/.

At Holy Wisdom Monastery, our mission, vision and ministries are shapedby values drawn from theRule of Benedict:beauty, balance, simplicity, silence and respect for all of creation. We expressthese values by:

• Building community with all who come through our doors.
• Invitingguests to experience the rhythm of prayer as a way of seeking God and balancing busy lives.
• Offeringhospitality to individuals and groups throughpeaceful, contemplative spaces, healthy meals and interaction with other people.
• Embracingjustice by respectingthe dignity of every person.
• Committing ourselves to stabilitybyputting down deep roots,which calls us tocarefor the landon which we live.