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Sister Miriam Therese Callnan, RSM
Aside from the content of one’s retreat, enjoying the beauty of the grounds and property is a blessing. Thank you for offering such a respite!
Enneagram for the Inward Journey
Enneagram for the Inward Journey
4.9739 reviews
53 Mill Street, Westfield, MA, USA
January 23 - 25, 2026
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Nancy Benben has been a Seeker her entire life, exploring many spiritual paths along the way. She believes that the desire to be in relationship with the Divine is the essence of spirituality and that when we follow that desire, we are led to encounter the multifaceted heart of the Holy. Nancy is a Spiritual Companion, Supervisor and teacher of many years and is part of the core teaching team of the Spiritual Companionship training program at the Spiritual Life Center. She has extensive training using and teaching Enneagram and Bio-Spiritual Focusing as tools for spiritual direction and personal growth. Nancy is a graduate of Northwestern University and Hartford Seminary's Women's Leadership Institute. Nancy and her husband David live in Eastham, MA with their sweet rescue kitty, Misty.
Details of this retreat
“The purpose of the Enneagram is not self-improvement, which would be our ego’s goal. Rather, it is the transformation of consciousness so that we can realize our essence, our True Self…The primary goal of any spiritual tool is union with God/Truth, and then we get united with ourselves in the process!” - Fr. Richard Rohr
The Enneagram is an ancient and powerful tool of self-discovery and spiritual growth. This weekend workshop will introduce participants to the nine Enneagram types, guide them in identifying their own type and help them experience how self-understanding can lead to compassion and allow them to live from their truest self. We will also explore spiritual practices that help shift self-perception, and open participants more fully to Holy.
Objectives and Goals
See value/benefits the Enneagram
Learn about each type, identify participant’s type and deepen their understanding of their type
Explore how this might be beneficial in the participant's spiritual journey
Build a sense of community with fellow Enneagram practitioners
This Enneagram workshop takes place over 5 sessions – Friday evening through Sunday morning.
Session I: Friday Evening - Broad Overview (Welcome and introductions, Enneagram history, how it's used/value, exercises to help participants start to discern their type)
Session II: Saturday - Heart Center (Explore in more detail types 2, 3, 4)
Session III: Saturday - Head Center (Explore in more detail types 5, 6, 7)
Session IV: Saturday - Body Center (Explore in more detail types 8, 9, 1) Part of this session will also be how participants might keep their practice going.
Session V: Sunday Morning – Spiritual exercises aligned to each type; wrap up.
The Enneagram is an ancient and powerful tool of self-discovery and spiritual growth. This weekend workshop will introduce participants to the nine Enneagram types, guide them in identifying their own type and help them experience how self-understanding can lead to compassion and allow them to live from their truest self. We will also explore spiritual practices that help shift self-perception, and open participants more fully to Holy.
Objectives and Goals
See value/benefits the Enneagram
Learn about each type, identify participant’s type and deepen their understanding of their type
Explore how this might be beneficial in the participant's spiritual journey
Build a sense of community with fellow Enneagram practitioners
This Enneagram workshop takes place over 5 sessions – Friday evening through Sunday morning.
Session I: Friday Evening - Broad Overview (Welcome and introductions, Enneagram history, how it's used/value, exercises to help participants start to discern their type)
Session II: Saturday - Heart Center (Explore in more detail types 2, 3, 4)
Session III: Saturday - Head Center (Explore in more detail types 5, 6, 7)
Session IV: Saturday - Body Center (Explore in more detail types 8, 9, 1) Part of this session will also be how participants might keep their practice going.
Session V: Sunday Morning – Spiritual exercises aligned to each type; wrap up.
Getting Here
Genesis Spiritual Center, 53 Mill Street, Westfield, MA, USA
Accommodation
Program Price - Single Occupancy
Program Price - Double Occupancy (Requires Two People)
Program Price - Saturday Only Commuter
Customer Reviews
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Radiance of God
I really enjoyed Diarmuid O’Muchu’s
presentation based on his book of the same title. Diarmud is a contemporary oriented theologian. I’ve made several retreats and have learned from each exchange. I highly recommend his retreats and books. Believe me, you won’t be disappointed.
presentation based on his book of the same title. Diarmud is a contemporary oriented theologian. I’ve made several retreats and have learned from each exchange. I highly recommend his retreats and books. Believe me, you won’t be disappointed.
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Divine Radiance
As usual, Diarmuid O'Murchu broadened my vision of the importance of our place on this planet and the presence of the Spirit in all that is. My awareness of this is
more evident to me as I return to the routine of daily living. Of course he also talked about many topics of interest to me, including Patriarchy, Eucharist, Energy fields, God's love of us, etc. It was a most enriching experience. Thank you.
more evident to me as I return to the routine of daily living. Of course he also talked about many topics of interest to me, including Patriarchy, Eucharist, Energy fields, God's love of us, etc. It was a most enriching experience. Thank you.
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Unleashing your inner guide
This was one of the (if not THE) MOST powerful retreat/training experiences I've ever experienced. Betty creates a safe and nurturing community, right from the opening night. By limiting the number of participants, we were able to get to know one another and become friends and supportive community to one another in a way that will last a lifetime. Thank you, Genesis, for hosting this transformative program.
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Nature’s Way Colleen Mollica
A profound experience that remains with me. Setting was inspiring. Input was just right. Experience was truly a communion with earth. Group sharing was heartwarming. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
