Pioneer Women's Day

Step into the World of the Pioneering Woman...

Join us for a variety of pioneering and homesteading workshops. Overnight accommodations are available both Friday & Saturday night. Please join us for a day or more of learning and fun!

Workshop Information

Throughout the day there are 4 different workshop sessions that each have a number of options to choose from to attend. Click the file below to see the workshops for this year!
2025 Workshop Information

Friday Evening Extended Workshop - Friday April 25th, 3-6 p.m.

Cast Iron Cooking - Led by the Becoming an Outdoors Woman program from UWSP

Keynote Speaker - Cathy Iverson

Cathy Iverson came to the Amherst area when she married Brian Iverson, who was born and raised in the Amherst area. Brian and Cathy met on a blind date that took place at the Portage County Fair in 1986. After dating for 6 years, they married. Cathy and Brian have two sons Matthew (Breanna) and Joshua (Emily) along with one grandson, Grant Brian.
Cathy traveled for two years with a southern gospel group right out of high school. Cathy and her husband Brian were involved in the starting of the Amherst Bible Church where Brian served as the pastor and Cathy as the worship leader. Being in ministry has taken them to Fort Worth, TX, Woodruff, WI, and Lexington, KY. They moved to Waupaca 7 years ago to help with aging parents. Although Cathy served in ministry with her husband for many years with much joy, there were things Cathy carried into the relationship that added many challenges and struggles to their marriage. They talked about divorce a couple times and also sought counseling. It was when Cathy sought forgiveness from the darkness that followed her since middle school that she was able to find freedom from the bondage she had for years. Cathy will share her story that makes many not understand how she can forgive, but she hopes you will be encouraged and be able to learn the importance of forgiveness as God intended.

Exchange

This year we will be exchanging books and flower pots or vases. Bring what you'd like to exchange with you when you check in, and take one home with you at the end of the day!

Arrival & Departure