Retreat testimonials

Read what people have said about their time at Holy Wisdom Monastery.

• This place is a treasure—so grateful I found out about it. -February 2012

 

• Time spent at Holy Wisdom Monastery is truly renewing. -March 2011

 

• This retreat place is a hidden gem of Madison. It’s close to home, connected to nature, oriented for contemplation, and respite for anyone hungering to center themselves. I wish I could stay longer. -February 2011

 

• Everyone here is so welcoming and friendly, and very respectful of silence and space. -February 2011

 

• A lovely place to visit. A very tranquil space in a busy world. -February 2011

 

• I loved the community prayer time…the simplicity and restfulness—so profound. -February 2011

 

• I live in Madison, but Holy Wisdom Monastery is the perfect seclusion spot. Peaceful, reflective, rejuvenating, calming and heavenly. Simple and beautiful if you wish to truly get away from it all. -February 2011

 

• I love my visits—recharges my internal battery and gives me hope for a kinder world. -February 2011

 

• The perfect atmosphere for a personal retreat. I enjoyed unlimited solitude and also the experience of community in prayer and meals. Having the opportunity for spiritual guidance gave focus and continuity for me in the use of my time and energy. -February 2011

 

• My sense of heightened connectedness to the sacred began the moment I entered the building. This is a very powerful place. -January 2011

 

• A very welcoming environment from staff to buildings. -November 2010

 

• This is a wonderful space and place. I am impressed with and grateful for your care of the grounds and intentionality of being “green.” I found peace here—on the beautiful walking trails, during prayer time in the oratory and Sunday Assembly, during quiet time in my room and the sunroom.
  -October 2010

 

• I love the walking/meditation paths and appreciate all the work that goes into maintaining these grounds as sacred space. -September 2010

 

• Holy Wisdom Monastery provides a wonderful refuge from daily life—a chance to slow down and reflect, pray and grow spiritually. -August 2010

 

• My meal was perfect. I had forgotten how colorful and good tasting real food is. Dining room lovely to be in and I enjoyed meeting all of you! -August 2010

 

• What a beautiful place! It is a pure gift for me to be on a retreat here.
  -August 2010

 

• What a great place. If you quiet your mind enough, you’ll find whatever it is you’re looking for. -July 2010

 

• Love the grounds—they are magical. I saw a wild turkey. The flowers are spectacular. -July 2010

 

• My stay here has been everyting I hoped for—and more! It is such a treat to retreat for a few days and to enjoy the beauties of nature in the meadows and woods. Deepest thanks to all who’ve made this place possible!
  -June 2010

 

Send us comments from your stay at Holy Wisdom Monastery or schedule a personal retreat, hermitage retreat, group retreat, spiritual guidance session, meeting, wedding, funeral or other event by contacting our hospitality and event coordinator at 608-836-1631, x100.