A place of rest and restoration for prairie and people.
What do we do? Watch this video.
Current Initiatives:
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Crossroads Writers Collective
We are proud to be partnering with Crossroads Writers Collective to retreat at the farm September 26th-28th.
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Artists in Residence
The Savanna Sanctuary welcomes artists to stay on the farm, create and educate.
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Regenerative Agriculture
The Savanna Sanctuary is dedicated to saving the endangered white oak trees and restoring the oak savanna prairie through responsible land management practices.
Events:
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White Oak Festival 2025
08.08 - 08.10 (Past)
The White Oak Festival is a celebration of the beautiful driftless landscape and a year of great programs at White Oak Savanna. Our vision is to grow into a diverse and self-sustaining festival that reflects the very land on which we gather.
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Driftless Days
05.02 - 05.04 (Past)
Our grounds will be open for hiking and camping so you can take the weekend to slow down and greet Spring. Several driftless-inspired programs (Music, Art, Astronomy, Natural Science and Wine) will run throughout the weekend so you can learn a little and deepen your enjoyment.
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Creativity Retreat w/ Sons of the Never Wrong & Jonas Friddle
05.30 - 06.01 (Past)
Come spend a weekend with the Midwest’s beloved folk and friends. Indulge in workshops ranging from songwriting and harmony to recording and creativity inspiration.
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Savanna Jam
07.10 (Past)
Westmorland Park, Madison
A celebration of agroforestry. Live music featuring Alison & Taylor Ackley, Tsuzamen / Elm Duo. Walking tours. Tree talks. Food. Face painting
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White Oak Roots Weekend
07.18 - 07.20 (Past)
Come spread your roots! Grow on your core instrument while also exploring the many influences of American Roots Music.
What’s Happening on the Farm?
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Guitar Building Project
Luthier/Musician, Bruce Roper of Sons of the Never Wrong is using reclaimed wood from our old barn doors and cherry wood from trees on the farm to make a guitar.
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Unearthed
“Unearthed” is an ongoing project by artist Pamela Sloan, who buries paper in symbolic locations, allowing the soil erosion to transform the paper. Once removed from the soil, Pam determines whether and how to modified what remains.
