For over 20 years, Wisdom House has proudly presented the "Wisdom Award" to members of the Northwest Connecticut community who have dedicated significant volunteer service to improving the lives of others and enhancing the environment.

God in the cosmos. God on earth. What would happen if we rose up and shook off the limitations of our circumstances and spoke in the divine cosmic voice that’s been whispering to us for as long as history can remember?

Remember the day when you realized that you might be considered “old”– a reality that women realize with uneasiness and a kind of youthful yearning.

Join us for a delicious and informative day program where you'll learn to prepare flavorful and health-conscious meals that celebrate the rich culinary traditions of the Mediterranean.

If others have told you are too sensitive, you probably are. This is a blessing.

What does it mean to be descended from the stars? How might awareness of our cosmic origins help us fulfill our role in a living Earth community? This program will offer an immersion into Journey of the Universe, an Emmy Award-winning film weaving together science and spirituality to tell the epic story of cosmic evolution.

Zentangle method can be loosely described as intentional doodling. Students will use pen, ink & pencil to create a piece of art based on a mandala.

In this delightful culinary experience, you'll learn to create a seasonal menu that balances rich flavors with wholesome ingredients.

Every day, we rely on words to convey our experiences and viewpoints, yet we often find ourselves lost in translation, leading to misunderstandings.

Forest bathing, or shinrin yoku, has become quite popular and is well integrated into Japanese healthcare to help improve mental and physical wellbeing.

A Spiritual Companions Group is a Sacred Circle that consists of 5-8 people who meet once a month for 90 minutes, to share their spiritual journeys with one another. 

Early Christianity taught reverence for nature, equality of all, and the immanence of God in everyday life.

Mary Oliver’s poetry has been a source of inspiration for many on the spiritual path. Join us for a quiet day where we will contemplatively spend time exploring her invitations to poetry as spiritual practice.

We all have a story about forgiveness…whether we have released resentments or held on to them, this workshop will open the door to liberation.

Come relax with us while learning about Monet’s Masterpiece The Water Lilies in a creative art workshop. 

Doug’s one man show is an act of storytelling which explores the dynamics of the false self as seen through the eyes of an actor whose very vocation called him to become someone other than himself.

This Advent, join Br. Mark to learn and grow from spiritual encounters with revered Women of the Gospels.

This heart led workshop will honor our innate inner wisdom that gives confidence, courage and hope on our journey throughout life. 

Are you searching for a way to relax and unwind?

This program will take you on a journey of empowerment, inspiration and relaxation.

Andrea will review the teachings of Dr. Amy-Jill Levine who is a thought leader in Jewish Christian studies. What can we understand, see and do about the conundrum of the Israel/Palestine conflict?

Rekindle your creative fire! Poets of all levels, from beginner to advanced, come together to read, write, and recite.  Avant-garde painter & poet EE Cummings boldly experimented with language to create imaginative and original works of art. 

In this writing workshop we will explore personal narratives of how we have come to form, or perhaps also shed, our own spiritual beliefs. What might begin as a tiny moment can inform what we believe for a lifetime.

Are you ready to create a simpler life? Would you enjoy your home more if you had left stuff? Then the principles of minimalism will help you achieve your goals.

Meet long-time activist, author and teacher of nonviolence, Father John Dear as he offers the first ever commentary on the Synoptic Gospels from the perspective of active nonviolence, in the tradition of Gandhi and Dr. King.

The New York Times columnist David Brooks recently confessed to having two burning questions that come to mind as he reflects upon the current state of affairs in our country and world: “Why are people so sad?” and  “Why are people so mad?”

Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this demonstration will  give you basic skills and confidence needed to create delectable breads.

The Center at Mariandale in New York is hosting an environmental summit to invoke the fiery spirit and towering wisdom of St. Catherine of Siena.

Embark on a transformative journey with Ann & Sondra as we redefine our relationship with food and life.

Nurture your inner “artist” with a meditative and immersive exercise through drawing.