Unleash Your Inner Artist: An Exploration of Art Journaling

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53 Mill Street, Westfield, MA, USA
Date
October 31 - November 2, 2025

About this Retreat

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Imagine a sanctuary where blank pages become portals to your deepest self, where art becomes a language of the soul, and creativity flows as freely as your breath. This isn't just an art retreat—it's a journey of self-discovery that will awaken the artist you've always known lived inside you. Whether you're a seasoned creator or someone who believes they "can't draw a stick figure," our Art Journaling Retreat promises to shatter those limiting beliefs and unlock a new world of expression. 💖

What Awaits You: A Holistic Creative Experience:

Guided art journaling workshops 🖋️
Mindfulness activities to boost creativity 🧘‍♀️
A cozy, welcoming community of fellow creatives

An art journal encourages a fusion of written and visual elements, providing a unique and introspective way to explore and communicate thoughts and feelings. Using a variety of materials and techniques, you will learn to use your intuition and playful exploration of ideas to promote self-awareness and emotional well-being. This program is accessible and beneficial to all levels of artistic experience. Just bring your curiosity, openness, and willingness to play. Your unique story is waiting to be expressed.

Commuter Pricing is for three days and includes supper on Friday, as well as lunch and supper on Saturday.

Getting Here

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

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Program Price - Weekend Overnight
Program Price - Weekend Commuter

Customer Reviews

4.97 out of 5.0 average rating

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Breathng New Life Into Prayer
This retreat was very inspirational. It expanded the concept of prayer and how so much of what we do as we carry on our lives is prayer. The day was very nicely divided between lecture, time for reflection, time spent outside with nature, readings and music.

I liked the presenter's use of a kaleidoscope as a metaphor for transforming the broken parts of our lives. The handouts (not too many) were all so relevant and interesting. The passing on healing ritual at the end was such a tangible way to express the action.

The presenter paced things very well, was very engaged with the group and a good listener.
The Genesis site is also so peaceful and welcoming.

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A Blessed Retreat
I have had many experiences at Genesis Spiritual Center and each has been a gift. The staff and presenters are warm, welcoming, and adept at meeting participants where they are on their journey. I have always found my spirit deeply nourished through their programming. The facility is comfortable and the meals delicious and nourishing. It gives me joy to recommend Genesis highly.

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Breathing Life Into Prayer.
This one day presentation was ,in a word, excellent! The presentation was balanced, well organized and flowed smoothly throughout the day. There was adequate time set aside for private prayer and contemplation. The presenter Joanne Bourquor was well prepared. She maintained an authentic sense of God and prayer throughout. I found the day to be insightful and spiritually enlivening.

John S

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Breathe life into prayer
Excellent program. Really helped me to expand my ideas about prayer and recognize that there is no judgment about how to pray. Facilitator, Joanne, was excellent, in presenting knowledge and at the right pace and creating a spiritual space for us to spend the day.

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Breathe life into prayer
The retreat truly offered guidance and opportunities to breathe life into one’s prayer life.

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