Presented by Benedictine Women of Madison

2026 Day of Rest and Reflection for Healthcare Professionals

Registration ends Tuesday, 05/26/2026 11:59pm CDT

About This Event

As a healthcare professional, you give generously of yourself to care for the bodies, minds and spirits of so many, and we are offering a Day of Rest and Reflection to generously return that care to you! Join us on June 3rd from 8:30 am-4:30 pm to walk the restored prairies of Holy Wisdom Monastery, engage in somatic and creative activities, find supportive community with other healthcare workers and receive nurture for your own body, mind and spirit.

You will be welcomed with a continental breakfast and served a warm and nourishing lunch. Participants may choose to extend the day by individually booking a dinner and overnight at the Retreat and Guest Center for some additional time of rest and renewal.

This retreat is open to people who work in direct patient care such as nurses, doctors, CNAs, LPNs, radiologists, etc.

Retreat Schedule

8:30-9:00am – Arrive and Continental Breakfast

9:00-10:15am – Introductions and Reflection Circles

10:15-10:30am – Break

10:30-11:30am – Body Meditation and Journaling

11:45am – Midday Prayer (optional)

12:00pm – Lunch

1:00-2:30pm – Introduction to the Land and Meditative Prairie Walk

2:45-3:30pm – Creating Meditation Stones

3:30-4:30pm – Reflection Circles and Blessing of Hands

About This Event

As a healthcare professional, you give generously of yourself to care for the bodies, minds and spirits of so many, and we are offering a Day of Rest and Reflection to generously return that care to you! Join us on June 3rd from 8:30 am-4:30 pm to walk the restored prairies of Holy Wisdom Monastery, engage in somatic and creative activities, find supportive community with other healthcare workers and receive nurture for your own body, mind and spirit.

You will be welcomed with a continental breakfast and served a warm and nourishing lunch. Participants may choose to extend the day by individually booking a dinner and overnight at the Retreat and Guest Center for some additional time of rest and renewal.

This retreat is open to people who work in direct patient care such as nurses, doctors, CNAs, LPNs, radiologists, etc.

Retreat Schedule

8:30-9:00am – Arrive and Continental Breakfast

9:00-10:15am – Introductions and Reflection Circles

10:15-10:30am – Break

10:30-11:30am – Body Meditation and Journaling

11:45am – Midday Prayer (optional)

12:00pm – Lunch

1:00-2:30pm – Introduction to the Land and Meditative Prairie Walk

2:45-3:30pm – Creating Meditation Stones

3:30-4:30pm – Reflection Circles and Blessing of Hands

Getting There

Holy Wisdom Monastery
4200 County Hwy M
Middleton, Wisconsin 53562
United States