ARBORFEST
Saturday, October 10, 2026
9:00am - 5:00pm • Iona House
ARBORFEST is an opportunity to gather our key partners at Iona House for a festival of celebration, thanksgiving, and the sharing of vision for the upcoming season. It is a time to hear stories of God’s faithfulness, fellowship together, and experience a taste of the ongoing life of Iona House alongside others.
Note that ARBORFEST is by invitation only
A day of feasting & fellowship together in best season of the year…
Iona House Abbey side of the campus in the fall
Schedule of Activities
Saturday, October 10
Arrive anytime before 9am
9:00am - Morning Prayer
10:00am - Brunch (food provided): Celebrating God’s work at Iona House; anticipating the next season (a sneak peak at what is coming…)
Noon - Midday Prayer
Afternoon - Choose from options including:
A guided walking tour highlighting recent projects and upcoming developments
Communal song practice (learning Taize choruses for Evening Prayer)
Contemplative Arts stations (candlemaking, prayer beads, etc.)
Joining an author discussion / interview with Dr. Alex Fogleman (author of award winning book Making Disciples)
(note that you will be able to do multiple options…)
3:00pm - ARBORFEST BBQ (food provided)
4:30pm - Sung Evensong - we will close the day out with a beautiful service of singing and prayer.
Though no childcare is offered, the day is family friendly and will include activities for kids and parents to do together.
Optional ARBORFEST Add-ons
(first come, first served)
Friday Symposium: Making Disciples
October 9 (all day)
Dr. Alex Fogleman of Trinity Anglican Seminary will join the Iona House staff, residents, and a small group of others to present key aspects of the early church’s understanding of the process of forming disciples. This is an opportunity to explore the early history of Christian catechesis and formation with a leading researcher, professor, and author in this field.
Space for the symposium is limited. Those who are planning to join the symposium must arrive either Thursday afternoon / evening (Oct. 8) and plan to stay through Saturday’s ARBORFEST activities. Out of town participants in the symposium will be given priority for on-campus housing for the entire weekend and are welcome to stay all the way through the long (holiday) weekend and check out on Monday if so desired.
Dr. Fogleman will also be offering a Great Tradition Lecture on Friday evening following Friday Night Feast (this public lecture is open to all of the Iona House community).
Coming from out of town and need a place to stay?
If our campus fills up with guests (which is definitely will), we can try to find a local host for you if you would like to stay overnight (Friday and/or Saturday night). While we can’t promise anything, we’ll do our best!