More than a Tour; A Wisdom Walk
The Wisdom Walks are an invitation to encounter creation as a teacher, a companion, and a source of quiet wisdom.
Nestled within the sacred lands of the Sisters of St. Agnes, these walks invite visitors to pause, to listen deeply, and to rediscover our place within the great community of life. Each Wisdom Walk explores a different part of the land through an audio meditation, a suggested spiritual practice, information about the location, and a recipe.
Each offers the same gentle invitation—to slow down, to pay attention, and to discover that creation has much to teach us about resilience, gratitude, community, hope, and our responsibility to future generations. Whether you visit once, return often, or simply carry this invitation with you until the time is right, may these walks remind you that the natural world is more than something we observe. It is a living community to which we belong.
We recommend having headphones available for this experience.
Begin by listening to the opening mediation below, then choose your starting location by clicking on the "Home" button and selecting from the list of options. (On desktop devices, you'll see the list on the right navigation menu.)
During public events, you can use the QR codes on signs throughout the property to learn more about various locations on the property.
If you are visiting the property on your own, you can use the links to learn more about various locations. Please note, CSA property is privately owned, but open to the public for reflection and prayer on weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All visitors must stop at the main entrance to register and receive a visitor badge.
Visitors wishing to utilize the grounds outside of the standard hours may call to make arrangements.
During your visit, please keep your visitor badge visible at all times and respect the following restrictions:
- Stay on designated paths
- No firearms or other weapons
- No alcohol or smoking/vaping
- Leashed service animals only
All group visits should use the tour request form linked below, regardless of whether the group requires a tour guide or will be self-guided.
Our Prayer For You
Creator God,
We give thanks for this sacred land
and for all that it continues to teach us.
For the ancient stone of the Escarpment,
ground us in what endures.
For the prairie, restored seed by seed,
teach us patience and hope.
For the woodlands, alive with shelter and song,
remind us that all life is connected.
For the sun that becomes energy,
turn us toward the light.
For the fields that nourish and sustain,
make us grateful for the abundance of Earth.
For the springs that continue their journey through this land,
help us remember that we, too, are part of a story still unfolding.
Bless the work of our hands and hearts as we create Wisdom Walks.
May those who come here walk slowly,
listen deeply,
notice what they might otherwise pass by,
and discover your presence in creation.
And when they leave these sacred grounds,
may they carry something with them—
a deeper sense of wonder,
a renewed commitment to care for Earth,
and the understanding that even one small act
can help heal our common home.
May Wisdom Walks be not simply paths through this land,
but pathways toward gratitude, connection, and transformation.
And may we continue this work together
with wisdom, joy, and hope.
Amen.