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Great facility space, great food, spectacular grounds to walk for reflection, great retreat format with large group and small group discussions!
The Divine Feminine: Experiencing Healing and Liberation by Reclaiming Images of the Divine
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The Divine Feminine: Experiencing Healing and Liberation by Reclaiming Images of the Divine
4.9157 reviews
53 Mill Street, Westfield, MA, USA
March 13 - 15, 2026
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Shannon K. Evans is the spirituality and culture editor at the National Catholic Reporter and the author of the books Feminist Prayers for My Daughter: Powerful Petitions for Every Stage of Her Life and Rewilding Motherhood: Your Path to an Empowered Feminine Spirituality. With interest in ecofeminism, contemplative practice, and social change, she leads workshops and retreats across the country that spark curiosity and compassion. Shannon loves to travel, but is happiest at home on the Iowa prairie with her family and beloved chickens.
Details of this retreat
Are you curious about what people mean when they speak of “the divine feminine,” and wonder if you have permission to speak that yourself? This integral perspective of the Christian tradition is often overlooked for more masculine images of God. However, all aspects of God are part of our tradition. Join us for a tender, safe, and empowering weekend of expanding our idea of God by liberating the parts of ourselves that intuitively know there is so much more.
Whether you have never before heard the phrase “divine feminine” or have known this spirituality for decades, there is a place for everyone on this retreat. We will give life to such words as Shekinah, Ruah and Sophia as images of the divine. We will learn a language that gives voice to the quiet inner knowing that has long fought for our attention, and explore the feminine nature of God through guided meditations, generative writing, nature encounter, and individualized embodied practices that best support your unique needs and makeup.
Whether you have never before heard the phrase “divine feminine” or have known this spirituality for decades, there is a place for everyone on this retreat. We will give life to such words as Shekinah, Ruah and Sophia as images of the divine. We will learn a language that gives voice to the quiet inner knowing that has long fought for our attention, and explore the feminine nature of God through guided meditations, generative writing, nature encounter, and individualized embodied practices that best support your unique needs and makeup.
Getting Here
Genesis Spiritual Center, 53 Mill Street, Westfield, MA, USA
Accommodation
Program - Single Occupancy
Program - Double Occupancy (Requires Two People)
Program - Weekend Commuter Price
Customer Reviews
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Christianity in Crisis
Excellent program. Brother Dom’s presentation was timely, clearly articulated, and inspiring. I have attended previous programs by him, and he never disappoints.
I have one suggestion for Genesis. There was some confusion about the agenda, in terms of times of the sessions as well as when the actual sessions began and ended. It would be helpful if an agenda could be sent out the day before the program begins. As commuters, it was a bit challenging to make sure we knew exactly when we needed to be there and for how long.
That said, as always, the staff was welcoming, helpful and friendly.
I have one suggestion for Genesis. There was some confusion about the agenda, in terms of times of the sessions as well as when the actual sessions began and ended. It would be helpful if an agenda could be sent out the day before the program begins. As commuters, it was a bit challenging to make sure we knew exactly when we needed to be there and for how long.
That said, as always, the staff was welcoming, helpful and friendly.
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Toxic christianity
This workshop had outstanding researched material. The presenter was very knowlegable.
I was overwhelmed by so much input with no processing time permitted. I wished the presenter could present his points in everyday language.
I was overwhelmed by so much input with no processing time permitted. I wished the presenter could present his points in everyday language.
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Christianity in Crisis
Retreat center was quiet and accommodations were very comfortable. Bro Don Bisson is an excellent presenter
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Christianity in Crisis
The topic was very relevant and well presented. There were opportunities for questions and comments. It provided thoughtful information to bring home to continue to digest, absorb and live from.
