Mindfulness for Leading and Living an Authentic, Connecting and Liberated Life

Led by Lisa Baker, PhD

Join me at the spacious and restorative Holy Wisdom Monastery Retreat Center in Middleton, WI for this unique retreat inspired by my work with individuals, groups, and organizations seeking greater ease, clarity, connection, and authenticity in the service of individual and collective liberation.

Overview. 

Leading is one of our key words of this retreat experience, acknowledging and exploring our power and impact as a leader in our own lives and in the lives of others - whether at work, family, community, on the planet as a whole. 

As Mary Oliver so beautifully wrote:

"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"

This is an invitation to lean into our power where we can build wellness and thriving in our own lives and to effect positive change in the world. 

You are invited to slow down and “unplug“, releasing and settling in to the present moment - coming home to ourselves and connecting with our wisdom, power, and energy. In this spacious and caring setting and community I will be offering support and teachings of mindfulness, compassion-based practices and guidance, awakening and deepening connection and care to ourselves and the world around us. 

A variety of sitting, laying down, walking, and gentle movement practices will be offered throughout this daylong retreat. There will also be opportunities to explore and walk on the surrounding trails, enjoying the beautiful and natural landscape as a part of these connecting and restorative practices. Care will be taken and offered to support diversity of experiences and needs throughout the retreat.

Location: This retreat will be held in a spacious and bright retreat space overlooking gardens at Holy Wisdom Monastery, located on 130 acres of beautifully restored prairie and woods. In this setting, you can experience connection to the beauty and care of the natural world, including opportunities for walking on trails and contemplative practice in this beautiful landscape.

Holy Wisdom offers healthy, fresh meals prepared by their executive chef, with some of the food grown in the monastery’s large vegetable garden.  

Lunch is included and will be served to retreat participants in a  bright and spacious dining room. Dietary restrictions will be accommodated. 

Coffee and tea will be available throughout the day and we have access to a full kitchen with a refrigerator if you wish to bring any additional snacks. 

The retreat includes a day of mindfulness teaching, guided practices, and healthy, fresh lunch prepared by Holy Wisdom's executive chef. 

Friday, Nov. 10th Retreat Day (tentative schedule)

9am-930am Welcome and Orientation

930am-1130am Mindfulness and Compassion-Based teachings with guided practices and reflections (including sitting, laying down, and movement-based practices)

1130-1pm Lunch and free time (e.g., walking on trails or indoor spaces, self-guided practice for restoration and nourishment)

1pm-3pm* Mindfulness and Compassion-Based teachings with guided practices and reflections (*break offered half-way through)

3pm-4pm Choice of writing practice, dyad and/or small group dialogue practices

4pm-430pm Closing Practice and Intention Setting

Participants are asked to bring their own yoga mat, blanket, and meditation cushion/pillow, if they have these items. If you do not, please let us know and we will provide these supports.

For the safety and protection of all guests, we request that all participants are fully vaccinated and have a negative Covid-19 test 72 hours before the retreat start date. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns regarding precautions. 

If a participant is symptomatic and/or has a positive Covid-19 test 5 days or less before the retreat, they are asked to stay home and will be offered a full refund. Thank you for understanding that these precautions are offered to insure as safe and comfortable retreat experience as possible. 

Payment is required in full to reserve your spot.

Refunds available up to two weeks prior to the retreat, no refunds thereafter, unless if symptomatic or positive for Covid-19 5 days or less prior to the retreat.

Please plan to arrive at The Holy Wisdom Monastery Retreat Center & Guesthouse, located on 130 acres of beautifully restored prairie and woods, 4200 County Road M, Middleton WI 53562   between 8:45 - 9:15am on the retreat day.