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Wisconsin Way Pilgrim Tours
2025 Champion to Holy Hill Walking Pilgrimages
13 days with 6 overnights in Farm Section and 6 overnights in Forest Section
FARM SECTION
Day 1 - Sunday 9.6 Miles
National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion → Wisconsin Way Albergue (the one & only): Luxemburg, WI. Shrine Mass times 8:30 am and 11:00 am.
Day 2 - Monday 13.3 Miles
The Albergue → Parallel 44 Vineyard & Winery via St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Stangelville, WI.
Enjoy afternoon visiting the historic church and relaxing at the winery, from which you will be shuttled to accommodations at St Isidore the Farmer parish rectory, Tisch Mills (tent camps with restroom access).
Day 3 - Tuesday 14.2 Miles
St. Isidore the Farmer Catholic Church, Tisch Mills → Private home/residence in downtown Denmark, WI, a short walk to All Saints Catholic Church, restaurant(s), and coffee shop/bakery. Along the way stop at the Carmelite Monastery and Curran Spiritual Center. All Saints Catholic Church, 145 St Claude St., Denmark (just 6 blocks away) has a Mass on Wednesdays at 8:15 am.
Day 4 - Wednesday 11.9 Miles
Private Residence, Denmark → Lumen Christi Farm, Reedsville, WI via Devil's River State Trail
Yurt, sheep wagon site(s) plus indoor space at a unique nonprofit Catholic retreat center which operates a working sheep and goat farm. Amenities include a shower, two toilets, dining/tv areas, and kitchen.
Day 5 - Thursday 8.9 Miles
Lumen Christi Farm, Reedsville WI → St Mary's Catholic Church parish rectory- Clarks Mills WI*.
3 bedrooms, 3 bath, living/dining room, full kitchen, basement "Hub" with more space for sleepers.
* accommodation is subject to final parish approval and may be substituted or modified.
Day 6 - Friday 7.9 Miles
St Mary's Catholic Church - Clarks Mills → Holy Resurrection Monastery, Eastern Rite Catholic monks, St. Nazienz WI. Guesthouse with room, dinner and breakfast are included. Website: www.hrmonline.org
FOREST SECTION
Day 7 - Saturday 11.6 Miles
Holy Resurrection Monastery, St Nazienz WI → Walla Hi [Manitowoc] County Park and Campground- east of Kiel via Lax Chapel and Mary Queen of Hearts Chapel. Tent camp near the Ice Age Trail head.
Day 8 - Sunday 9 Miles
Walla Hi County Park, Kiel WI → the Osthoff Avenue House in downtown Elkhart Lake (4 Bedroom / 2 Bath private residence that sleeps up to 9 guests). From Walla Hi County Park the walking distance would be about 9 miles, a bit longer if you walk into Kiel for Mass/brunch on Sunday morning.
Day 9 - Monday 9 -11 Miles
Osthoff Avenue House, Elkhart Lake WI → N. Kettle Moraine - Greenbush Group Camp, Glenbeulah, 11 miles via Ice Age Trail (IAT) or 9 miles by scenic road.. Large private group sites with toilets and water.
Day 10 - Tuesday 15 Miles
N. Kettle Moraine SF - Greenbush Group Camp, Glenbeulah, WI → Kettle Moraine - Mauthe Lake Campground, Kewaskum, WI, via Ice Age Trail. Nice woodsy sites, indoor shower/toilet facilities.
Day 11 - Wednesday 15 Miles
Kettle Moraine - Mauthe Lake Campground, Kewaskum, WI → a private residence in West Bend (4 Bedroom/ 2 Bath house in a woodsy setting), not far from the Ice Age Trail and Kettle Moraine Scenic Drive.
Day 12 - Thursday 11 Miles
Private residence, West Bend WI → Kettle Moraine SF - Pike Lake Unit Campground, Hartford, WI. Via IAT or roads. Nice woodsy sites, toilets, showers, and water.
Day 13 - Friday 7.6 Miles
Pike Lake Unit Campground, Hartford WI → Holy Hill Basilica, Hubertus, WI, via IAT where the tour ends. Mass at 11 am. Make your own arrangements home. Those who wish to stay overnight should contact the Holy Hill guesthouse regarding room availability (requires separate reservation - not included in our tour) .