Holy Wisdom Monastery

4200 Co Hwy M, Middleton, Wisconsin 53562

A modern building with large windows, surrounded by a lush garden full of yellow and purple wildflowers under a partly cloudy sky.

At Holy Wisdom Monastery, our mission, vision and ministries are shaped by values drawn from the Rule of Benedict: beauty, balance, simplicity, silence and respect for all of creation. We express these values by:

  • building community with all who come through our doors

  • inviting people to experience the rhythm of prayer as a way of seeking God and balancing busy lives

  • offering hospitality to individuals and groups through peaceful, contemplative spaces, healthy meals and interaction with other people

  • embracing justice by respecting the dignity of every person

  • committing ourselves to stability by putting down deep roots, which calls us to care for the sacred land

Testimonials

  • I came here for a break from work and school. By the end of the retreat, I felt at peace with life. Volunteering on the prairie was great. Hiking everyday was amazing. The staff was awesome. Not one bad experience!

    Kevin P.

  • I attended a three day silent meditation retreat held each year at Holy Wisdom. Holy Wisdom was so welcoming. The spaces were clean, cozy, spacious. The grounds are truly magical. The space held by the Sisters for our group was supportive and nurturing. I admire and am inspired by the work they have done and continue to do to be net zero emissions and environmental stewards. And the food...well it was utterly delicious!! I left filled with gratitude.

    Carol R.

  • I came to the monastery for a personal retreat to unplug, reset and restore. I was looking for a few days of slow, relaxed meditative activities. I sure found them! Hours spent strolling the paths through gorgeous native prairie, oak savanna and woodlands. cozy, clean, simple room for rejuvenating sleep. tasty meals and extremely kind, accommodating staff. The whole experience felt very caring. Can't wait to return to see the autumn landscape!

    Sarah M.

A group of people sitting at wooden tables in a room, engaged in quilting and crafting activities.
Six women standing in a field with purple flowers, tall green plants, trees, and a lake in the background.
Interior of a church with wooden pews with red cushions, a cross on the wall, and large windows flood the space with natural light.
A modern building with beige brick exterior and large windows, surrounded by a lush green garden filled with yellow and purple wildflowers.
A modern house with large windows, beige brick walls, and a sloped roof, surrounded by a lush garden with yellow flowers and a large tree in the foreground under a clear blue sky.
A sign reading 'Retreat & Guest House' in front of a large stone building with a brick exterior, surrounded by well-maintained lawn, shrubs, and flowering trees under a blue sky.

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