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In the stillness we hear your voice, O God.

Step into tranquility
Spend a day, a weekend, or even a week, reflecting, meditating and appreciating the beauty of God’s creation in a very special place in the country: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat, near Wheatland, Iowa.

Only 40 minutes from downtown Davenport yet far from the busy-ness of life, The Prairie offers individuals and groups of all faiths an environment of quiet beauty conducive to:

personal prayer and reflection,
inner growth and nurturing the soul,
group team building, creative thinking and decision making.

Whether you come alone or with a group, you’ll find a welcoming environment designed to renew the human spirit:

Follow paths that wander through the woods.
Gaze over fields of flowing prairie grass.
Sit peacefully beside meandering waters.
Walk the ancient circles of the labyrinth.
Listen to the birdsong welcoming the morning.
Enjoy restful bliss in private rooms.

Programs for 2008 Summer & Fall

2008 Summer/Fall Program listings can be found on the news and events section or you can print off a personal copy of the Prairie Retreat Brochure and Registration form by clicking on the following links:

Program Brochure

Registration Form

A Sacred Space
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat is a ministry of the Congregation of the Humility of Mary and New Horizons of Faith and is located in rural east central Iowa on a 200-acre native grass prairie woodland along the Wapsipinicon River.

Acient circles of the labyrinth