Heartland Farm

12/10/2026

We kicked off Indigenous Peoples’ Week tonight with our 2nd annual Indigenous Peoples’ Celebration. Greg Victors, the World Champion Wichita War Dancer, performed several dances, shared stories, educated us on Indigenous culture and answered some questions from the crowd. The crowd laughed, yelled, played music and danced along with him on this beautiful fall evening.

If you weren’t able to come tonight, check out Greg Victors' page to see more, or talk to him about performing at your school, wedding or other events.

Thank you again, Greg, for a wonderful performance!

06/10/2026

Only a few days until the World Champion Witchita War Dancer comes to Heartland Farm! Come out from 6-7:30 on 10/11 to watch his perform, answer questions and teach us about Indigenous Culture. Learn more about him at https://heartlandfarm-ks.org/indigenous-peoples-celebration/

04/10/2026

It's Sustainable Sunday!

It's time to make the switch! Incandescent light bulbs use about 95% of their energy on heat, while only using 5% to produce light. LED bulbs are more energy efficient and waste very little energy on heat.

Led bulbs outlast all other types of light bulbs, giving you up to 25,000 hours of life. Incandescent bulbs average 12,000 hours of life. Switching to LED results in fewer replacements, which means fewer light bulbs in the landfill and more money in your wallet.

So turn your back on incandescent light bulbs and make the switch to LED!

03/10/2026

Today is the last day to sign up for Sr. Jane’s workshop at Heartland Center for Spirituality on October 17th!

Registration is filling up fast.
Heartland Center for Spirituality would like to invite you to Radiance Within, a one-day workshop facilitated by Sr. Jane Belanger on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Heartland Center, 3600 Broadway, Great Bend, Kansas.
Through a series of sunflower paintings that celebrate life's beauty and transformation, participants will be guided in reflecting on growth, gratitude, surrender, and the light that shines within each of us. This enriching retreat offers an opportunity for spiritual reflection and personal renewal.
The cost is $40 per person and includes lunch. The registration deadline is October 3, 2026. For more information or to register, contact Ann Axman at 620-792-1232 or [email protected], or visit heartlandspirituality.org/radiance-within.

02/10/2026

This year we have been busy with the renovations of one of our cottages, Beech House. First, Cade Parr did another amazing job for us by replacing the floors. Then, we upgraded the composting toilet to make it more user friendly. Today we finally got to paint! Next is the fun part: decorating! Stay tuned to see what Beech House looks like when we're finished.

Beech House is one of 3 cottages at Heartland Farm. It is original to the property making it over 100 years old! It is thought to have been a wash house or summer kitchen before the property was purchased by the Dominican Sisters of Great Bend in 1987. Now it is a space for guests or volunteers to stay.

Interested in staying? Contact us at [email protected] or call (620)923-4585.

30/09/2026

11 days until our Indigenous Peoples' Celebration! On October 11th from 6-7:30PM, we will be hosting the World Champion Wichita War Dancer at Heartland Farm*. Come see him perform and learn about Indigenous culture.

To help us prepare refreshments and seating, please RSVP at https://heartlandfarm-ks.org/indigenous-peoples-celebration/

*If there is inclement weather, the event will move to the Motherhouse in Great Bend, 3600 Broadway Ave.

28/09/2026

My DAF will care for our common home.

At Shepherd's Corner Ecology Center in Ohio, St. Catharine Farm in Kentucky and Heartland Farm in Kansas, our Sisters and partners put faith into action by caring for the land and inspiring others to live more sustainably.

From restoring wetlands to tending the soil, these ministries remind us that caring for creation is part of creating a more peaceful future.

Your generosity helps nurture places where people can reconnect with creation and discover new ways to care for our common home.

My DAF will help leave a healthier world for those who come next.

Learn more and leave a legacy here: https://oppeace.org/daf/

27/09/2026

It's Sustainable Sunday!

A big way to make change is through support of your local farmers.

1. Food in the grocery store often travels thousands of miles over the course of several days to get from a farm to the store. Produce begins to lose nutritional value as soon as it’s harvested, meaning the produce at the store has less nutrition than locally purchased produce.

Purchasing local produce = fresher and more nutritional food

2. With the current climate crisis, food insecurity is becoming an increasing fear in many communities. When you shop locally you help farmers continue to operate during these difficult times. If natural disaster hits your area, local food will still be available if transport of goods to your grocery store is delayed.

Purchasing locally = food security in your community

3. Let’s not forget about the economy! When you make a purchase from a local farmer, your money stays in your community. That money contributes to economic stability and growth in the community.

Purchasing from local farmers = economic growth in your community

So next time your fridge is empty, take a trip to your local Farmer’s Market or check out https://shopkansasfarms.com/ to find local farmers before heading to the grocery store.

27/09/2026

Yesterday we had a great group of women come together for the Power Tools for Women workshop. Sr. Jane taught everyone how to use multiple saws and drills, how to measure and pick out lumber, and safety protocols for power tools. Everyone left covered in sawdust and feeling confident in their ability to use power tools.

A big thank you to Sr. Jane for sharing her knowledge!

Check out our (nearly finished) raised garden bed!

What should Sr. Jane teach next?