Wellness Weekend - Free Events RSVP

Thank you for your interest in APT's Wellness Weekend, July 17 - 19, 2026. 

Over this weekend, you have the opportunity to participate in many meditative and nature-forward events. Some events must be purchased seperately through the vendors and businesses we're partnering with. Others are already included in your ticket price. 

Please review the weekend's complimentary wellness events and let us know if you'll be in attendance. You can RSVP for yourself and up to three guests.

Friday, July 17 Free Events

 

Star Gazing in the Hill Theatre Lobby

30 Minutes After Uncle Vanya Curtain 

Stick around after the performance of Uncle Vanya for a closer look at the skies above with the UW and Iowa County Astronomy Clubs!
 

Saturday, July 18 Free Events

 

Wellness Lunch & Learn: Introduction to Qigong

12:00 - 1:00 PM | John's Place

Join Certified Mindfulness Instructor, Lisa Thomas Prince for an energetic discussion on caring for your well-being, body and mind.

Held in the serene natural setting at APT, this engaging introduction invites you to explore Qigong as it was traditionally intended—a moving meditative practice rooted in the rhythms and intelligence of nature. This session offers both insight and inspiration, highlighting how time in nature enhances relaxation, attention, and overall wellbeing while supporting the gentle, regenerative qualities of qigong.

Qigong in Practice 

1:15 - 2:00 PM | Picnic Area

Session 2: Qigong in Practice – A Guided Moving Meditation

Immerse yourself in a gentle, guided qigong practice surrounded by the natural world—where the movements themselves are inspired by flowing water, swaying trees, and the rhythms of breath and earth.

Sunday, July 19 Free Events

 

Sunday Salon in Spring Green

10:00 AM | Post House Garden

Join APT leadership in Post House Garden in Spring Green for a conversation about APT and how art and nature affect health and wellness.

 

Closing Event

12:00 PM | John's Place

Meet us at John's Place to bid farewell to the weekend before heading off on your next adventure. Actor, Educator and Artistic Associate Alys Dickerson will join us to create a found poem, built from words you share about your experience over the weekend.