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 deep in the midwest countryside: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat, near Wheatland, Iowa.
Only 40 minutes from downtown Davenport yet far from the hectic
pace of life, The Prairie offers peopleof all faiths an environment of quiet beauty conducive to:
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personal prayer and reflection,
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inner growth and nurturing the soul,
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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
- Drink in the phenomenal sunrise and sunset experiences
For those with a focus on eco-friendly experiences The Prairie is sure to please:
- Surrounded by 200 acres of natural prairie grass and timber – no chemicals added
- Abundant native wildlife
- Fresh Iowa country air
- No bottled water – filtered H2O fresh from the well
- Energy efficient light bulbs throughout
- Bring your own organic/locally grown food or request a special menu
- China and flatware meal service (forget the paper & plastic!)
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.
 
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