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Helen Elsbernd,
FSPA (Franciscan
Sisters of Pertpetual
Adoration)
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Prairie Woods: Franciscan Spirituality Center;
120 E. Boyson Road, Hiawatha,
IA 52233-1277; 319-395-6700/
319-395-6703
ecospirit@prairiewoods.org;
helsbernd@prairiewoods.org
www.prairiewoods.org
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The retreat and conference center was established in 1997 on 70 acres of woodland and prairie to be sacred space in which persons of all faiths can explore relationships with God, self, others and Earth. In addition to prayer, reflection, and retreat experiences, services include spiritual guidance, counseling, massage therapy, reiki, healing touch, and shiatsu. Courses are offered on spiritual, theological, ecological and psychological topics. They are currently analyzing power load, site, and system integration needs while raising funds to install a wind turbine. [Revised July 2002.] |
| Barb Gross, CHM Associate (Congregation of the Humility of Mary) |
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat, 820 West Central Park Avenue, Davenport, Iowa 52804 – 1900; (563) 336-8414;
olpretreat@gmail.com; www.chmiowa.org/prairie_retreat.cfm |
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Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat provides hospitality and service in a sacred space of peace and beauty that promotes respect for all creation in the tradition of the Humility of Mary Community. It is located in rural east central Iowa on a 200-acre tall grass prairie and woodland along the Wapsipinicon River. Two air-conditioned buildings with wrap-around porches include: Victorian House with chapel, dining room, kitchen, library meeting room and three bedrooms; and Prairie Heights with a large gathering space (including fireplace and breakfast nook), kitchen, eight guest rooms and office. Extensive walking paths, a labyrinth and Way of the Cross are available.[2004] |
Dom Brendan Freeman, O.C.S.O (Cistercian Order of the Strict Observance)
Farm manager,
Dave Ruden |
New Melleray Abbey,
6500 New Melleray Circle,
Peosta, IA 52068;
563-588-2319;
www.newmelleray.org
monks@newmelleray.org
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Nearly 3000 acres including 1800 acres cropland, 800 acres of woodland, and abbey grounds. They are developing a farmland policy that will address sale and rental of property and are moving toward complete organic crop production. Following a woodland stewardship plan developed with the state Department of Natural Resources, four timber stand improvement projects have been completed and nearly 16,000 tree seedlings were planted recently bringing the total planted in 40 years to 140,000. Pine, oak, maple, ash, and walnut logs are harvested to make coffins that are sold by the Trappists. A Certified Tree Farm, the abbey grounds are an official Wildlife Game Refuge. An annual tour of the farm and woodland is conducted for the local community. [2003] |
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