Feed Your Curiosity. Nourish Your Spirit. Connect in Community.
Join us at Good Earth Village for Lunch and Learn, a special series of engaging mid-day events where you’ll enjoy a delicious homemade lunch, connect with others in a welcoming setting, and explore inspiring topics from local speakers and community leaders.
Whether you're a lifelong learner, a nature lover, or simply looking for meaningful conversation and fellowship, Lunch and Learn is the perfect way to spend your afternoon.
Schedule
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11:00 a.m.
Check-in at Log Lodge
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11:30 a.m.
Lunch is Served
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12:15 - 1:30 p.m.
Presentation / Q&A
Separate goodwill offerings will be collected upon entry for lunch and for our speaker.
What to Expect
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Hearty Lunch: Enjoy a thoughtfully prepared meal in our beautiful Log Lodge dining space.
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Inspiring Presentations: Hear from guest speakers covering topics like environmental stewardship, spirituality, wellness, local history, and more.
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Peaceful Surroundings: Take in the serene beauty of Good Earth Village before or after the program—maybe even join a gentle guided walk through the woods.
Come Hungry for Food and Conversation
Lunch and Learn is about more than just a meal—it’s about building relationships, growing in knowledge, and experiencing the joy of learning together in a faith-centered, nature-filled environment.
We can’t wait to welcome you!
Speaker
Sara Holger
Abolitionists and the Underground Railroad in the Driftless Area
Speaker
Heidi Wiese
Aging Faithfully
Even to your old age and gray hairs, I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you, and I will rescue you. Isaiah 46:4
Heidi Wiese is an educator and certified spiritual director who accompanied her mother in the losses and riches of aging. Heidi now shares her findings with those who desire to age faithfully and those who accompany them. Her heartfelt message will appeal to the spiritual senses of the lifelong learner, inspiring others to explore aging with the God who sustains them.
BIO
After a career in physical education and coaching, Heidi Wiese has turned her attention to adults. Heidi holds a Master of Arts degree in Human Services Counseling with an emphasis on health and wellness. Within the church setting, she has served as a Stephen Leader for the Stephen Ministry program, training others in the role of accompanying those experiencing life challenges. She received her spiritual direction certification through Tending the Holy, a course offered by Christos Center for Spiritual Formation in Lino Lakes, MN, and currently serves as a facilitator within the training program. Heidi is an instructor for the Roberta Kuhn Center in Dubuque, IA, an agency offering classes for people 55 and older. Her current class offerings center on aging faithfully and the practice of solitude and silence. Heidi’s passion for spiritual practices is fulfilled not only in her own engagement but in sharing them with others.
