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About Genesis Spiritual Center
Upcoming Retreats at Genesis Spiritual Center
Spirituality
The Divine Feminine: Experiencing Healing and Liberation by Reclaiming Images of the Divine
From $285
/ 3 days
4.86
Spirituality
Lenten Conversations: Creativity as Spiritual Renewal - Virtual Program
March 24, 2026
$25
/ 1 day
4.86
Spirituality
Heartwork for Daily Life: An Invitation to Journey with Christian Mystics
From $175
/ 3 days
4.86
Spirituality
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Exploring Presence: Tending the Presence We Offer – And the Presence We Are
From $100
/ 4 days
4.86
Spirituality
Nature Immersion Experience: The Forest as Companion - Relationships, Reciprocity, and Justice in the Outdoors
From $1,075
/ 6 days
4.86
Spirituality
Honoring Our Common Home: Reflecting on Laudato Si’ and Embracing Laudate Deum - Virtual Study Group
September 10 - October 1, 2026
$60
/ 22 days
4.86
Spirituality
Becoming a BioSpiritual Companion
September 22, 2026 - March 16, 2027
$385
/ 176 days
4.86
Spirituality
Spirituality
The Divine Feminine: Experiencing Healing and Liberation by Reclaiming Images of the Divine
From $285
/ 3 days
4.86
Spirituality
Lenten Conversations: Creativity as Spiritual Renewal - Virtual Program
March 24, 2026
$25
/ 1 day
4.86
Spirituality
Heartwork for Daily Life: An Invitation to Journey with Christian Mystics
From $175
/ 3 days
4.86
Spirituality
Spirituality
Exploring Presence: Tending the Presence We Offer – And the Presence We Are
From $100
/ 4 days
4.86
Spirituality
Nature Immersion Experience: The Forest as Companion - Relationships, Reciprocity, and Justice in the Outdoors
From $1,075
/ 6 days
4.86
Spirituality
Honoring Our Common Home: Reflecting on Laudato Si’ and Embracing Laudate Deum - Virtual Study Group
September 10 - October 1, 2026
$60
/ 22 days
4.86
Spirituality
Becoming a BioSpiritual Companion
September 22, 2026 - March 16, 2027
$385
/ 176 days
4.86
Spirituality
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Be With an Open Heart
I spent time with JoAnn Bourquard a few years ago when I was on a day-long retreat at Genesis Spiritual Center. We meditated together and I opened my heart to her for spiritual guidance. She deeply listened, attentive and present with me, as I shared some difficult challenges I was having in my life. I clearly remember her gently and kindly responding with a phrase, "you have your work cut out for you". I have accepted that gift from her, without even being entirely certain what she meant, as part of my daily spiritual practice since then.
This most recent Zoom experience with her, dedicated to reflecting on this season of Lent and what it means for each of us who were there on the screen, was also a gift. Guided by JoAnn, we had opportunities to pray, meditate, and share aloud about our daily spiritual practice, whatever it is. All experiences validated and accepted. No judgement if we weren't Catholic or even Christian. I am a Buddhist practitioner and I felt completely welcomed. I offered to share with the group a poem I had written for Lent and read it tearfully. God and the Universe are indeed good to me when I open my heart to them. Blessings, Jennifer D.
This most recent Zoom experience with her, dedicated to reflecting on this season of Lent and what it means for each of us who were there on the screen, was also a gift. Guided by JoAnn, we had opportunities to pray, meditate, and share aloud about our daily spiritual practice, whatever it is. All experiences validated and accepted. No judgement if we weren't Catholic or even Christian. I am a Buddhist practitioner and I felt completely welcomed. I offered to share with the group a poem I had written for Lent and read it tearfully. God and the Universe are indeed good to me when I open my heart to them. Blessings, Jennifer D.
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The Wisdom of St. Francis
Simon and David led us on a beautiful experience of St. Francis and St. Clare. The music, sharing, dialogue and discussion all helped to create a strong bond between participants. Genesis is a place of peace, hope and healing, and I could feel it the moment I arrived. Thank you to the staff for their hospitality and kindness.
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Wise woman Retreat
The best part of this retreat was connecting with the amazing women who shared this retreat with me. It is so affirming and healing to be in a group of mature women who listen with their hearts and all their wisdom and very little judgment. The Genesis Spiritual Center is very welcoming and accommodating and made you feel at home. The leader of the retreat set the stage and then allowed us to fly. I am so glad that I took the time to go.
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Becoming the Wise Woman: Embracing the Sacred Path of the Elder
Janice led our small group of wonderful ladies through exercises that made us think, helped us remember, and strengthened us our resolve to embrace the life we have this very moment. Through journaling, meditation, yoga, small group discussions and small and large group sharing we grew connected to one another and strengthened ourselves. I would recommend this retreat to my friends. I have attended retreats with Janice before and have made plans to do so again
The retreat house is lovely, clean and well managed. The food was delicious
The retreat house is lovely, clean and well managed. The food was delicious
