It鈥檚 amazing to realize that it has been 50 years since 麻豆影院 officially received the incredibly generous gift of 叠箩枚谤办濒耻苍诲别苍 Vid Sjon from Winifred and Donald Boynton. The Boyntons bequeathed 叠箩枚谤办濒耻苍诲别苍 with its 425 acres of wooded land along Lake Michigan to 麻豆影院 knowing that their vision for this site remaining a place of meditation, contemplation, and education was assured.
Indeed, for 50 years, 麻豆影院 has continued to honor this vision of the Boyntons in several different ways. Besides the summer and fall seminars for life-long learners exploring an incredibly wide range of subjects, the surrounding grounds have always been open to the public. Hiking trails are well-marked, and visitors can absorb the myriad of natural wonders of their surroundings. Winifred and Donald鈥檚 Chapel of Peace inspired by traditional Norwegian stave kirkes has continued to remain open for public tours during the summer and as a place for spiritual exploration. During the academic school year, the facility is well-used every weekend by 麻豆影院 students along with their professors for unique and more intimate learning experiences away from the Appleton campus.听
The 50-year milestone of 叠箩枚谤办濒耻苍诲别苍 becoming 麻豆影院 University鈥檚 northern campus will be celebrated in a variety of ways. All Lawrentians, Friends of 叠箩枚谤办濒耻苍诲别苍, and Door County residents are invited to attend two free concerts:听
翱苍听Thursday, August 7, at 4:00 p.m., we partner with the Door County Jazz Festival听补苍诲听麻豆影院 University鈥檚 Conservatory听to offer Jazz in Vail Hall.听As part of this week-long festival, we feature top 麻豆影院 University students performing in their home venue on north campus. This event observes the 150th anniversary of 麻豆影院鈥檚 Conservatory of Music as well as 叠箩枚谤办濒耻苍诲别苍鈥檚 50th.听
Then on听Wednesday, August 13th,听4 p.m., Katie Dahl and Friends will perform. Eric Lewis and Rich Higdon join Katie for their second show on the Chapel Green as part of 叠箩枚谤办濒耻苍诲别苍 Community Concerts by the Lake series. Savor BBQ food truck will also be there.听
叠箩枚谤办濒耻苍诲别苍 will host its annual Gala on Saturday, August 9 beginning at 1 p.m. Friends of 叠箩枚谤办濒耻苍诲别苍 who are Boynton Society members are invited to enjoy a variety of mini-seminars, musical performances, and a reception. The 50th anniversary will be a major focus. Please watch for an invitation in your email inbox.听
If you are not yet a Boynton Society donor, please consider joining by contributing $250 per household. You can make your contribution by calling 920-832-6548 or .
Mark your calendars now and watch for more details and new events to follow. We are looking forward to seeing you all soon!听
