5.0
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Enneagram for the Inward Journey
This was an excellent retreat and a very spiritual experience. Genesis is a place of peace and transformation.
Tending Soul Through Dreams
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Tending Soul Through Dreams
4.9062 reviews
53 Mill Street, Westfield, MA, USA
July 17 - 19, 2026
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Liz Walz, MA, is a spiritual director and retreat leader with more than 25 years experience in facilitating spiritual experiences for others. She is experienced in BioSpiritual Focusing and is a certified yoga teacher, massage therapist, and nonviolence trainer, as well as an Associate of the Sisters of Providence. Liz is a doctoral candidate in depth psychology with a focus on dreams. She lives and works in Vermont.
Details of this retreat
Dreams whisper divine secrets, beckoning us to listen—will you heed their call?
Without a vision, the people perish. Proverbs 29:18
In Biblical scripture, for people to receive dreams and visions is common. In fact, the absence of dreams or visions is sorely noted. Life in modernity tells a different story; dreams are often ignored or devalued and nightmares terrify, while waking visions are viewed with skepticism and sometimes psychologically pathologized.
But what about the scripture of our lives? Divinity is stirring in our depths; do we believe it? Do we perceive the call and consolation of Mystery, or are we missing the signs all around and within us in the rush of our work-a-day lives? The living figures of dreamtime can support us in bearing the griefs and stresses of the waking world, open new capacities within us, and lead us into unexpected, meaningful, and joyful experiences and adventures.
Join this weekend retreat to make space to attune to the sacred material of your life. We will tend the dreams of participants who volunteer. The days will also include morning prayer, music, poetry, relaxation, gentle movement, and optional creative expression. People from all walks of life and orientations are welcome, including those without connection to a spiritual tradition.
Without a vision, the people perish. Proverbs 29:18
In Biblical scripture, for people to receive dreams and visions is common. In fact, the absence of dreams or visions is sorely noted. Life in modernity tells a different story; dreams are often ignored or devalued and nightmares terrify, while waking visions are viewed with skepticism and sometimes psychologically pathologized.
But what about the scripture of our lives? Divinity is stirring in our depths; do we believe it? Do we perceive the call and consolation of Mystery, or are we missing the signs all around and within us in the rush of our work-a-day lives? The living figures of dreamtime can support us in bearing the griefs and stresses of the waking world, open new capacities within us, and lead us into unexpected, meaningful, and joyful experiences and adventures.
Join this weekend retreat to make space to attune to the sacred material of your life. We will tend the dreams of participants who volunteer. The days will also include morning prayer, music, poetry, relaxation, gentle movement, and optional creative expression. People from all walks of life and orientations are welcome, including those without connection to a spiritual tradition.
Getting Here
Genesis Spiritual Center, 53 Mill Street, Westfield, MA, USA
Accommodation
Program Price - Single Occupancy
Program Price - Double Occupancy (Requires Two People)
Customer Reviews
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5.0
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Wonderful way to begin the new year!
The program directors were skilled, compassionate and prayerful. The support group creating the ambiance created a meaningful setting each day. As always, the Jen and her food preparations were nutritious and delicious,
The hospitality and accommodations were warm and welcoming.
The hospitality and accommodations were warm and welcoming.
5.0
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Sarah’s Advent zoom retreat
It was very effective. The book, speaker and activities brought me to contemplate and connect with God’s voice throughout the Advent season. I look forward to the Lenten journey being offered. Thank you
4.0
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Transition to renewal
Spending the New Year’s Holiday at the Genesis Spiritual Life Center was the perfect way to usher in a new year. Time to rest, relax, pray, and write and to do it with those of similar wants, was absolutely wonderful. It will be hard not to do it again next year.
5.0
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A Simply Centered Advent: Mandalas, Crayoning and Prayers
I found this program very special. I didn't know what to expect but found the whole hour and the crayoning in particular very quieting and peaceful. Focusing on the crayoning with the background music allowed me to focus completely on what I was doing.
The presenter had such a calming way of offering the material and added interesting pieces of art that illustrated the mandalas we were working on.
I hope you will consider bringing Sharon back next Advent
The presenter had such a calming way of offering the material and added interesting pieces of art that illustrated the mandalas we were working on.
I hope you will consider bringing Sharon back next Advent
