03 Wholeness Spirituality

BioSpiritual Focusing 10 Week Book Study and Practicum

With Donna O'Connor and Mike Smoolca

February 19, 2025
Genesis Spiritual Life & Conference Center

Envision a space where science and spiritual insight meet, transforming your body into a channel for sacred knowledge.  Join us for a transformative journey of self-discovery with our BioSpiritual Focusing 10-week book study and practicum. Delve into the profound insights of Fr. Peter A. Campbell and Fr. Edwin M. McMahon's groundbreaking work, Rediscovering the Lost Body-Connection […]

Nurturing Your Spirit: A 5 or 7 Day Lenten Silent Directed Retreat

With Nan Bouche

March 4 - 11, 2025
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

Embark on a transformative Lenten journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth during our immersive silent-directed retreat, where you will have the opportunity to explore the guiding presence of the Spirit in a deeply enriching environment. During a silent-directed retreat, each participant meets daily with an experienced spiritual director who serves as a spiritual companion throughout […]

Nurturing Your Spirit: A 5 or 7 Day Lenten Silent Directed Retreat

With Carol Mitchell, Ph.D.

March 4 - 11, 2025
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

Embark on a transformative Lenten journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth during our immersive silent-directed retreat, where you will have the opportunity to explore the guiding presence of the Spirit in a deeply enriching environment. During a silent-directed retreat, each participant meets daily with an experienced spiritual director who serves as a spiritual companion throughout […]

Verses of the Soul: A Virtual Poetry Journey

With Jo Ann Bourquard

March 6 - 20, 2025
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

Immerse yourself in a transformative journey of spiritual reflection and poetic discovery during this season of Lent, where words become windows to the soul's deepest longings. Join us as we explore the sacred landscape of poetry, creating a contemplative space where imagination, prayer, and community intersect, inviting you to experience your spiritual journey in a […]

Access Your Inner Room with Centering Prayer

With F. Bill Sheehan, OMI

March 6 - 9, 2025
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

Discover the transformative power of centering prayer as you learn to access your sacred inner sanctuary. Join us to explore the practice of entering your "inner room," unlocking a deeper connection with the divine and finding profound peace within yourself. Accessing our inner room and exploring its transformative effects is a profound spiritual practice rooted […]

Lenten Simple Supper Series: Sacred Silence

With Joseph Krans, OFS

March 11, 2025
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

Discover the transformative power of Sacred Silence this Lenten season. As we enter this period of reflection and renewal, explore the profound benefits of slowing down and embracing stillness. Explore how traditional and contemplative practices can deepen your spiritual connection, offering a sanctuary from life's constant noise. Learn to embrace silence through methods like centering […]

Lenten Simple Supper Series: Making Room for the Holy

With Eileen Epperson

March 18, 2025
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

Lent is a wonderful time to be intentional about Making Room for the Holy One. We can literally clear away some of the physical clutter and unfinished projects that can distract us from experiencing God's Presence. Making amends, calling someone dear to you whom you haven't spoken to in way too long come more naturally […]

Lenten Simple Supper Series: Sowing Wildflowers

With MaryAnne Davey

March 25, 2025
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

Throughout Lent we weed our inner landscape, make room for the Holy and find new ways to nourish ourselves. Once we have space, it is important to see what lies beneath, waiting to grow. This evening will explore tending to the wildflowers already present in our lives and discerning how best we can use our […]

Healing Hearts: Walking with Grief - An Eight-Week Series

With Donna Dellacamera and Nancy Janiszewski

March 27, 2025
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

Envision a nurturing space where your grief is honored and respected, a place where you can share your journey, led by facilitators who truly listen. In this intimate gathering, you’ll experience kindness and fellowship, empowering you to explore your emotions while embracing the healing power of community. Enter a safe space of support as you […]

Unleash Your Inner Artist: An Exploration of Art Journaling

With Peg Considine BFA, M.Ed.

March 28 - 30, 2025
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

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 […]

Lenten Simple Supper Series: The Liminality of Lent: Embracing the Space Between

With Colleen Mollica

April 1, 2025
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

In early spring, traces of winter still linger, yet signs of spring are also beginning to appear. It is an ambivalent time. We wait patiently for spring to emerge fully, just as we anticipate the Resurrection. As we wait for the joy of Easter, nature models patience and acceptance. She accompanies us and comforts us […]

Nurturing Your Spirit: 6-Day Silent Directed Retreat

With Jo Ann Bourquard

April 6 - 12, 2025
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

Embark on a transformative Lenten journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth during our immersive silent-directed retreat, where you will have the opportunity to explore the guiding presence of the Spirit in a deeply enriching environment. During a silent-directed retreat, each participant meets daily with an experienced spiritual director who serves as a spiritual companion throughout […]

Nurturing Your Spirit: 6-Day Silent Directed Retreat

With Mary Ann Connolly, SC

April 6 - 12, 2025
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

Embark on a transformative Lenten journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth during our immersive silent-directed retreat, where you will have the opportunity to explore the guiding presence of the Spirit in a deeply enriching environment. During a silent-directed retreat, each participant meets daily with an experienced spiritual director who serves as a spiritual companion throughout […]

Wild Awakenings

With Deb Ondo

April 25 - 27, 2025
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

Immerse yourself in nature's sacred whispers and unlock your creative potential in this transformative eco-spirituality workshop. Discover the profound connection between Earth's wisdom and your artistic expression. Reconnect with the wild divine. "Nature is filled with words of love." ~ Pope Francis Have you felt it? That unspoken connection—the spark in the eyes of a […]

Embracing the Journey: A Women's Retreat on the Spiritual and Psychological Dimensions of Aging

With Betty Hill Crowson

May 29 - June 1, 2025
Genesis Spiritual Life Center

Embracing the Journey: A Women's Retreat on the Spiritual and Psychological Dimensions of Aging Embark on a transformative three-day retreat that invites you to embrace the profound journey of aging with grace and wisdom. Join other women as we journey into a deeper identity of and compassion for ourselves as we embrace the realities of […]

6-Day Silent Directed Retreat

With Nicki Verploegen, Ph.D.

June 4 - 10, 2025
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth during our immersive silent-directed retreat, where you will have the opportunity to explore the guiding presence of the Spirit in a deeply enriching environment. During a silent-directed retreat, each participant meets daily with an experienced spiritual director who serves as a spiritual companion throughout the […]

6-Day Silent Directed Retreat

With Nancy Sheridan, SASV

June 4 - 10, 2025
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth during our immersive silent-directed retreat, where you will have the opportunity to explore the guiding presence of the Spirit in a deeply enriching environment. During a silent-directed retreat, each participant meets daily with an experienced spiritual director who serves as a spiritual companion throughout the […]

Embracing the Journey: A Women's Retreat on the Spiritual and Psychological Dimensions of Aging

With Betty Hill Crowson

June 19 - 22, 2025
Genesis Spiritual Life Center

Embracing the Journey: A Women's Retreat on the Spiritual and Psychological Dimensions of Aging Embark on a transformative three-day retreat that invites you to embrace the profound journey of aging with grace and wisdom. Join other women as we journey into a deeper identity of and compassion for ourselves as we embrace the realities of […]

6-Day Silent Directed Retreat

With Nancy Sheridan, SASV

August 1 - 7, 2025
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth during our immersive silent-directed retreat, where you will have the opportunity to explore the guiding presence of the Spirit in a deeply enriching environment. During a silent-directed retreat, each participant meets daily with an experienced spiritual director who serves as a spiritual companion throughout the […]

6-Day Silent Directed Retreat

With Fr. Michael Broderick

August 1 - 7, 2025
Genesis Spiritual Life Center

Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth during our immersive silent-directed retreat, where you will have the opportunity to explore the guiding presence of the Spirit in a deeply enriching environment. During a silent-directed retreat, each participant meets daily with an experienced spiritual director who serves as a spiritual companion throughout the […]

Guided BioSpiritual Focusing Weeklong Retreat

With Donna O'Connor and Mike Smoolca

August 14 - 19, 2025
Genesis Spiritual Center

Unlock the hidden wisdom of your body and embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery with BioSpiritual Focusing. This silent guided retreat offers a unique opportunity to delve deep into your inner world, connecting with the sacred story woven into the very fabric of your being. Through a powerful blend of group learning, one-on-one sessions, […]

Unleash Your Inner Guide: Mastering the Art of Retreat and Workshop Facilitation

With Betty Hill Crowson

August 14 - 18, 2025
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey and unlock your potential as a retreat director or workshop facilitator? Join Betty Hill Crowson, a seasoned author and retreat director with nearly three decades of experience, for an immersive four-night retreat that will equip you with the essential "tools of the trade." This unique program […]

4-Day Silent Directed Retreat

With MaryAnne Davey

August 24 - 28, 2025
Genesis Spiritual Center

Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth during our immersive silent-directed retreat, where you will have the opportunity to explore the guiding presence of the Spirit in a deeply enriching environment. During a silent-directed retreat, each participant meets daily with an experienced spiritual director who serves as a spiritual companion throughout the […]

Nurturing Healing: A 5-Day Journey to Transform Pain into Purpose

With Betty Hill Crowson

October 9 - 14, 2025
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

In the tapestry of life, we all carry threads of pain, some visible, others hidden deep within. Betty Hill Crowson's transformative 5-day retreat offers a sanctuary for women to explore these threads, unraveling the complexities of grief and loss. This retreat isn't just about acknowledging pain; it's about transforming it into strength, wisdom, and renewed […]