Sacred Waters is a contemplative body of work by Sister Isabel Rafferty, inviting viewers into the quiet, transformative space found at the water’s edge. Opening Reception Friday, March 20 4:30 – 6:30pm Artist Talk: 5:30 Artist Statement My most recent body of work, Sacred Waters, is a visual meditation on the quietude and interconnectedness found at […]

Join us each month to experience the unique collaboration of Desiree Irwin (musician, reiki & sound healer) and Cindy Tegtmeyer (Awake4Yoga all-access yoga teacher). Enjoy a customized 90-minute retreat featuring an all-levels flow yoga class with live music. Class includes guided meditation, a singing bowl sound bath, and a lavender oil massage in final resting […]

Join us for a presentation and workshop exploring sacred place through Celtic tradition, photography, and reflective readings. The Thin Places examines eight Celtic principles of sacred place through a visually rich photographic journey connecting landscapes in Ireland with those of the Driftless Area. Interwoven with the images are brief, evocative readings from the author, inviting […]

The rise of extremism in the United States has in some movements been linked to a religious purity that imposes on the rights of many Americans in multiple ways. One such movement often described as Christian nationalism promotes the idea that the United States should be defined exclusively as a Christian nation and that the […]

Taizé Prayer This Lenten Season Join us this Lenten season for Taizé prayer—an evening of communal singing of simple, meditative chants centered on peace, reconciliation, and the presence of Christ. Rooted in the contemplative tradition of the Taizé Community, this prayer invites us into stillness, silence, and sacred song during this holy season of renewal. […]

Join Fields of Sinsinawa and the Mound Center for six evenings of inspiring documentaries about farming, food, soil, and the creative ways people are strengthening community. After each film, we’ll pull up some chairs for a relaxed conversation—what inspired us, what surprised us, and what we might try in our own fields, gardens, and neighborhoods. […]

Join us for an afternoon of live music that’s free and open to the public. Darrell, Karen & Connie are a Northeast Iowa country trio with deep musical roots and a shared history that spans decades. Although they officially joined forces just one year ago, their harmonies and friendship have been years in the making. Blending classic […]

Exploring the Driftless and Beyond with Author Kevin Koch Kick off Earth Week with a journey through 30 years of nature writing. What began with a short essay titled “Skiing at Midnight” for his students sparked a decades-long career for local author Kevin Koch, encompassing four books, a long-running outdoors newspaper column and blog, and […]