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Private Retreat

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53 Mill Street, Westfield, MA, USA
Date
Flexible Dates

About this Retreat

Details of this retreat

Are you seeking a sanctuary where time slows down, inner peace awakens, and your spirit finds renewed clarity? At Genesis, we invite you to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and renewal, where the beauty of stillness can awaken your spirit. Step away from life's relentless pace and immerse yourself in a personal retreat experience designed to restore your mind, body, and soul through intentional quiet and self-reflection. Our sanctuary offers a purposeful haven that encourages inner peace and contemplation.

Key Retreat Features

Serene Environment: A tranquil setting that fosters inner calm and deep reflection
Flexible Personal Space: Areas for meditation, journaling, reading, and spiritual exploration
Unstructured Exploration: Freedom to design your retreat rhythm according to your personal needs

Retreat Possibilities

Our retreat space supports multiple approaches to personal renewal:

Spiritual Reflection: Time for prayer, meditation, and connecting with your inner self
Creative Exploration: Opportunities for journaling, art, or personal writing
Mindful Rest: Spaces to simply be without external pressures or expectations

Whether you're a ministry leader seeking spiritual replenishment, a professional needing mental reset, or an individual craving intentional solitude, Genesis provides a nurturing environment where you can disconnect from daily demands and reconnect with your deeper purpose.

Your retreat is a sacred invitation to pause, breathe, and rediscover your inner landscape—free from distractions, rich with possibility.

Getting Here

Location icon Genesis Spiritual Center, 53 Mill Street, Westfield, MA, USA

Accommodation

Double Occupancy

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Single Occupancy

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Customer Reviews

4.86 out of 5.0 average rating

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Nourishing, Beautiful Retreat
The Divine Feminine Retreat with Shannon K. Evans was truly wonderful. It was a nourishing blend of quiet, contemplative time to reflect, and intimate, interactive time within the small, supportive community of our group. Our group is hoping that Shannon will return to lead us in another retreat; I would sign up right away for that and eagerly look forward to attending. Additionally, I had never been to Genesis before, and absolutely have it on my radar now for other programs and as a healing sanctuary.

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A Prayerful Evening with the Psalms
I enjoyed the presentation and the sharing. However, I would have preferred to have at least three evenings on this topic for the Lenten Season.

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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.

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Lenten Conversation with the Psalms
Due to the blizzard, I was unable to attend

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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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