Tucked away in the woods of Wisconsin’s beautiful lake country, no other seminary approaches formation like Nashotah House. The difference lies in a comprehensive environment of classic curriculum and Christian community. Our graduate degree programs involve much more than studying and consuming information. When you visit Nashotah House, you will see how the entire rhythm of the day starts, continues, and ends in community. From participating in morning worship together, to sharing meals, attending classes, and participating in work crew, community touches all aspects of life. Visit Nashotah House, and discover the real preparation and real presence that awaits.
Our CampusProspective students are encouraged to visit our campus as they discern their next steps. We offer individualized visits as well as a larger event for prospective students called Experience Nashotah. During their visit, guests stay on campus and are accompanied by a student liaison throughout the day—at chapel, lunch, classes, and so forth. Prospective students are also invited to meet with faculty members to discuss courses of special interest, soak in the beauty of Nashotah House on a full campus tour, and get all their questions answered over meals together with faculty, staff, and current students.
Experience Nashotah is your opportunity to see what life is like at Nashotah House, giving prospective students an immersive introduction to our community, its vibrant life, and its living tradition. The itinerary includes:
- Twice-daily worship in the historic St. Mary’s Chapel
- Attending residential classes
- Meeting our dean, faculty, and administration
- Meals and fellowship with our students
- Sessions to discuss the campus community, academics, and other features of life at Nashotah House
As you reflect and connect with current and prospective students, there are ample opportunities to ask questions and discuss issues critical to planning your seminary education, all while experiencing the beauty of Nashotah House’s campus.
The only cost to attend Experience Nashotah is the travel expense to and from our campus in southeastern Wisconsin. Once you have arrived, Nashotah House will provide up to three nights of lodging and all meals during the event for you and your spouse, if applicable. With a full core schedule on Thursday and Friday, most participants arrive on Wednesday afternoon and depart Saturday morning.
Those who cannot attend Experience Nashotah are encouraged to consider an Individual Campus Visit to include most of the same program elements in a smaller package customized to individual and family needs and schedules.
For more information, please contact the Admissions Office at admissions@nashotah.edu or 262-646-6519.
Sample Itinerary from a recent Experience Nashotah
REGISTER SEE A SAMPLE ITINERARYWant to learn more about Nashotah House? Throughout the year, we offer one-hour information sessions via Zoom, where you can hear directly from a dean of the seminary, faculty members, and current students. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the application process from our Admissions team.
REGISTER CONTACT ADMISSIONSCan’t make it to Experience Nashotah? We are happy to host you for a visit on our campus. Visitors can join us for worship in the historic St. Mary’s Chapel, sit in on classes, talk with faculty and current residential students, and meet with Admissions to find out more about becoming a student at Nashotah House.
Please contact us at admissions@nashotah.edu or 262-646-6519 to discuss your interest in visiting Nashotah House.
CONTACT ADMISSIONSWe offer a variety of opportunities for community members and visitors to come to our campus, including personal retreats, lectures, worship services, and tours.
Clergy and other individuals seeking spiritual refreshment are able to stay at Nashotah House for a retreat. Visitors are invited to participate in our daily chapel services, join our community for breakfast and lunch in the Refectory, and access resources in the Frances Donaldson Library.
CONTACT US REQUEST ON-CAMPUS ACCOMODATIONSNashotah House offers a variety of events to the public, including lectures, conferences, workshops, special services, and courses for visiting students. These opportunities are open to anyone seeking deeper engagement with theological studies.
UPCOMING EVENTS UPCOMING COURSESAll our services are public, and visitors are welcome. From September through May, all services take place in the Chapel of St. Mary the Virgin. In the summer, the services are held in the Red Chapel (St. Sylvanus), located behind the Garth.
CHAPEL SCHEDULEPredating Wisconsin’s statehood, Nashotah House was founded in 1842 as a missionary outpost on what was then the western frontier. Nestled among the woods of Wisconsin, our campus has served ever since as a sanctuary for prayer, work, and study and a training ground to prepare lay and ordained leaders to go forth into the world to preach the gospel and serve God’s people. You are welcome to take a self-guided tour and learn about the history of our campus. We also offer guided walking tours by appointment.
WALKING TOUR GUIDE REQUEST A TOURNashotah House has a variety of spaces available for community groups to rent, including classrooms, Adams Hall, and our Common Room. Those interested in reserving a space should contact our Events & Hospitality Coordinator.
CONTACT US
