A weekend of stories, spiritual renewal, and second breakfast.

The weekend of September 20 is the weekend of Bilbo and Frodo’s birthday. And it’s high time the Anselm Society hosted a big gathering for learning, feasting, and moments of “you too? I thought I was the only one!”

So join us that weekend for the Great Middle Earth Feast!

True to hobbit tradition, we're offering not just one meal, but a full weekend of feasting—on food, fellowship, and the fruits of imagination. After a LOTR quiz night on Friday, join us for a one-day retreat complete with morning workshops, afternoon adventures, a stunning supper, and an evening pub night filled with the stories, poems, and songs of Middle Earth. Come hungry for more than food; leave equipped for the adventures ahead.

Friday Evening

Lord of the Rings Quiz Night

Come join in the fun, laughter, and challenge—suitable for both the most casual and most expert Tolkien fan!

Saturday Morning

Morning Workshops

A contemplative retreat filled with your choice of extended workshops; time to be filled, to grow in knowledge or craft, and connect your vocation to the life of God.

Saturday Afternoon

Afternoon Adventures

Take time to process! We’ll have excursions like hiking and coffee shop hunting, communal projects like cooking and crafting, or just time to be alone or with a friend.

Saturday Evening

Middle Earth Pub Night

An epic evening of Middle Earth food, tales, poems, and songs as only the Anselm Society can do.

Our Gathering

The Peel House is located in the Old North End neighborhood just north of downtown Colorado Springs, an area filled with ancient trees and beautiful old buildings–almost Shire-like.

Transportation

It’s an easy 20 minute drive or Uber ride from the Colorado Springs airport. (Denver International Airport is about 75 minutes away and there’s a shuttle service, Groome Transportation, from there.)

Lodging

Nearby hotel options (we do not have room blocks at these hotels because we know everyone’s needs and budgets are different): 

• Budget: Best Western Plus

• Extended stay options: Home2 Suites

• Nicer: St. Mary’s Inn B&B (walking distance!), Holiday Inn Express, or the Mining Exchange

• Splurge: Glen Eyrie or the Broadmoor

Need help with lodging or transportation?
We don’t want cost or logistics to be the reason you don’t come. Email us at events@anselmsociety.org and let’s see if we can help.