Peace is every step.

NEW: 

Sangha member Cheryl Doyle passes her board exams!

Cheryl is officially  a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner! To celebrate this milestone, Cheryl invites Sangha friends to her house, 898 Summit Court, in Coralville for an open house 4-8 p.m. Sunday, April 12. She will provide appetizers and pizza around 6 p.m. 

First and Third Saturday Walking Meditations are Back!

Starting in April, Winding Path will again offer two opportunities to join us for Walking Meditation in Hickory Hill Park: at 10 a.m. on both the first and third Saturdays of each month. Please note that we gather near the picnic shelter of the Conklin Lane entrance to the park (just north of the North Dodge HyVee). Afterward, please join us for coffee and conversation at Press Cave. 

Register  for Winding Path Retreat at Magnolia Grove May 20-24, 2026

Join Winding Path Sangha in celebrating its 10th birthday with a retreat at Magnolia Grove Monastery in Batesville, Mississippi, from Wednesday, May 20 to Sunday, May 24, 2026. The cost is $80 per person per night for shared rooms, and $50 per person per night for those who wish to bring a tent. 

Each of us will need to register individually via Magnolia Grove’s website. Because the registration form can be a bit confusing and has some technical issues, I’m offering steps here to help make the process as smooth as possible for you.

If you run into issues, feel free to contact Stephen or email Magnolia Grove registration office directly at office@magnoliagrovemonastery.org (we've been working with Sr Dinh Nghiem there and she’s been very responsive)

Community Garden Proposal  

Those who know Sangha member Janis Russell know that she has one of the greenest thumbs in Iowa, and her beautiful backyard garden is a feast for the senses when it’s in full bloom. Janis has proposed the idea of creating a Winding Path Sangha community garden in Iowa City, and she’s interested in hearing from other members who might be interested. She hopes to schedule a planning and “dreaming” gathering soon to discuss ideas for a garden. Reach out to her at janis-russell@uiowa.edu if you’d like to be invited.

Ongoing
For the latest, most accurate event information, please visit our calendar page and subscribe to our emails list (see the link to the right) so we can alert you about changes, cancellations, and new opportunities. 

Here are some of our ongoing gatherings:

• In-Person Meditation: 7 p.m. every Wednesday  in the St. Francis Chapel (second floor) of Trinity Episcopal Church in Iowa City. IMPORTANT: Because Trinity requires its front door to be locked at all times, we try to have a volunteer staff it from about 10 minutes to 7 until about 7.  If you arrive a few minutes late,  please press the doorbell near the entrance and (hopefully) we'll hear you and can come let you in. Recitation of the 14 Mindfulness Trainings will follow our meditation session on the first Wednesday of each month. The trainings are Buddhist precepts developed by Thich Nhat Hanh to provide ethical guidance for life. Those who wish to stay after our meditation time form a circle and take turns reaching each of the trainings. 

• Walking Meditation at Hickory Hill Park (Conklin Lane Entrance): 10 a.m. on the first  Saturday of every month and during the warmer months on the third Saturday (check the calendar to confirm when we're meeting), followed by mindful coffee/tea and conversation at Press Coffee, 1120 N Dodge St, Iowa City.

• Men's Group: 8 a.m. the fourth Sunday of every month, at Press Coffee, 1120 N Dodge St, Iowa City.

• Winding Path Sangha Women’s Group: The Winding Path Women's Group meets at 5:30 p.m. on the third Friday of each month, sometimes online, sometimes in person. The gathering is an opportunity for women to get to know one another, explore their meditation and mindfulness practices, and build a sense of community. All are welcome, regardless whether you’re part of the Winding Path Sangha. For more information, and to join an email list for the group, contact Kathleen at palmreaderkathleend@gmail.com. 

Thank you for practice, your friendship, and your smile.