2025 Schedule

Friday Evening Events

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Discover Skating – hosted by Monona Parks & Rec

Friday 5-9p

$5 – Open to the Public

Head over to Lake Ridge Bank River Rink for a special rate on evening skating – skate rental included.  Ice cream, hot drinks, and snacks availble at concessions.   Warm up in a lounge chair by the outdoor fire pits.

Saturday Workshops

Sat 8:30-9:30a

Fitboxing at LVLUP Martial Arts

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Sun 8:30-9:30a

The Stressed and the Sleepless: How Cortisol Creates Everyday Zombies (and how to end the apocalypse)

Sat 8:30-9:30a

Home Staging: The Art of the Perfect Placement

Sat 8:30-10:30a

The Art of Vibrant Abundance: Manifesting in 9 Dimensions

Sat 8:30-10a

Reflecting & Journaling in Nature

Sat 11-12p

Restorative Yoga with Guided Meditation

Sat 10-12p

PLANTS AND WELLNESS: Build Your Own Terrarium Workshop

Sat 11-12p

Upcycled Art

Sat 11-12p

Mighty Mushrooms!

 

Sat 12-1p Lunch Break

Sat 1-2:30p

Kinesiotaping Essentials: Support, Recover, Perform

Sat 1-2:30p

Cooking Class: Valentines Day Entrée and Dessert

Sat 1-3p

How to Brew Better Coffee at Home

Sat 1-2:30p

Sheng Puer Gong Fu: Traditional Chinese Tea Service

Sat 3:30-4:30p

Ready, Set, Grow! A Coach’s Guide to Creating A More Enriched Life

Sat 3:30-5p

Hands-On Cooking Class: Valentines Day Mocktail and Appetizer

Sat 3:30-4:30p

Financial Wellness Basics

Sat 3:30-4:30p

World Chocolate Tour with Yahara Chocolates

Saturday Evening Events

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Happy Hour & Brewery Tour 

hosted by Delta Beer Lab, 167 E Badger Rd

Sat 5-7p 

free event with drink specials for workshop participants

Sample flights of craft beers (non-beer and non-alcoholic beverages available) from the crew that strives for quality in the details, and a strong commitment to bring awareness and funds to local and global justice causes.  Enjoy a private tour of the brewing facilities, with generous discounts on food and beverages.

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Games & Axe Throwing –

hosted by Madison Axe, 2427 S Stoughton Road

Sat 5-7p

event for workshop participants

Pull up a seat and grab a board game, or head to the lanes and try your hand at axe throwing.  Be sure to try your hand at full-sized shuffle board, cornhole (bag toss), and Hammerschlagen (German hammer game).

muscle taping for pain relief

Parents Night Out – Drop-Off Childcarehosted by LVLUP Marial Arts

Sat 4:30-7:30p 

$35

Enjoy a worry-free evening out while your kids have a blast at LVLUP Martial Arts! They’ll enjoy pizza, fun activities, and supervised play in a safe, engaging environment.

Register Here

Sunday Workshops

Sun 8:30-9:30a

Burnin’ it up in 2025 – Cultivating Consistency in your workouts, mindset, and nutrition

Sun 8:30-9:30a

Design like a Pro: Your Home Renovation Checklist

Sun 8:30-10a

Yoga Nidra & Journaling

Sun 10:30-12p

Introduction to German Wheel

Sun 10-11:30p

Cooking Class: Hibachi-Style Stir Fry

Sun 10-12p

Ho-Chunk in Monona – The Ties That Bind Us Guided Hike

Sun 10:30-11:30p

Chair Yoga

 

Sun 12-1:30

Hands-On Cooking Class: Foods of the World – Appetizer and Dessert

Sat 12-2p Lunch Break

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Afternoon Tea & Tour

at Nathanial & Harriet Dean Victorian House Museum

4718 Monona Dr

Sunday 11-1p

free event for workshop participants

Take a break from your workshops with afternoon tea, coffee, and delightful bites with a tour of the Nathanial & Harriet Dean Victorian House Museum.

Sun 2-3:30p

Prep Ahead and Prosper – Freezer Meals for Busy People

Sun 2-4p

Travel the World Through Wine

Sun 2-4p

Exploring Our Collaborations and the Skills Delivering Their Success

Sun 2-4p

Curating Even More Joy

Select individual workshops tailored to your interests or bundle and save with multiple sessions and social events.

  • book early – all workshops are 5% off until January 20th
  • save 20% on orders over $80 with the promo code OVER80

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