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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!
BioSpiritual Focusing Silent Directed Retreat - 4 Day
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BioSpiritual Focusing Silent Directed Retreat - 4 Day
4.9157 reviews
53 Mill Street, Westfield, MA 01085
November 3 - 8, 2026
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Donna O’Connor completed the Spiritual Direction Internship Program in Bloomfield, CT in 2006. She has focused her 1:1 work entirely at Genesis since that time. Having taught fitness/yoga classes for over thirty years now, Donna has a particular interest in helping people who struggle with weight, body image and disordered eating, and is experienced in 12-Step Spirituality.
Details of this retreat
Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth during our immersive BioSpiritual Focusing Silent-Directed Retreat, where you will have the opportunity to explore the guiding presence of the Spirit in a deeply enriching environment. This retreat is open to individuals with BioSpiritual Focusing training and background.
During a silent-directed retreat, each participant meets daily with an experienced BioSpiritual Focusing Director who serves as a spiritual companion throughout the retreat. Utilizing their specialized training, conversations with your spiritual director will enhance your prayer experience and help you discern where the Spirit might be leading you. Aside from these daily conversations, you can set aside the time for your own personal prayer, journaling, art, exploration of the grounds at Genesis, spiritual reading, or your choice of contemplative practices. Your retreat is unstructured so you can take the opportunity for rest or reflection throughout our grounds and facility.
The retreat opens with an evening gathering that introduces participants to BioSpiritual Focusing and the unique BioSpiritual Focusing Silent-Directed Retreat experience. Each morning begins with a period of quiet prayer and a brief BioSpiritual Focusing lesson, followed by individual BioSpiritual Focusing direction sessions. The retreat concludes with a group sharing and discussion of participants’ journeys, ending with a meaningful closing ritual.
During a silent-directed retreat, each participant meets daily with an experienced BioSpiritual Focusing Director who serves as a spiritual companion throughout the retreat. Utilizing their specialized training, conversations with your spiritual director will enhance your prayer experience and help you discern where the Spirit might be leading you. Aside from these daily conversations, you can set aside the time for your own personal prayer, journaling, art, exploration of the grounds at Genesis, spiritual reading, or your choice of contemplative practices. Your retreat is unstructured so you can take the opportunity for rest or reflection throughout our grounds and facility.
The retreat opens with an evening gathering that introduces participants to BioSpiritual Focusing and the unique BioSpiritual Focusing Silent-Directed Retreat experience. Each morning begins with a period of quiet prayer and a brief BioSpiritual Focusing lesson, followed by individual BioSpiritual Focusing direction sessions. The retreat concludes with a group sharing and discussion of participants’ journeys, ending with a meaningful closing ritual.
Getting Here
Genesis Spiritual Center, 53 Mill Street, Westfield, MA 01085
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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.
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