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

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53 Mill Street, Westfield, MA, USA
Date
Oct 9 - 14, 2025

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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 purpose.

Many of us are among the walking wounded. Sometimes we know it, especially during times of recent losses. But oftentimes, we don’t. We just know that we feel driven, drained, distracted, or depressed, which are all symptoms of unhealed, unacknowledged, or under-healed pain.

In this five-day retreat, Betty Hill Crowson walks us through the process outlined in her book, “We Don’t Know What We Don’t Know: A Woman’s Guide through Grief and Loss.”  Participants are gives concrete and doable steps for recovering from loss in a safe and supportive environment.

Conferences, written exercises, rituals, individual time with the retreat director, small group sharing, music, and even humor are designed to help women examine, uncover, embrace, move, and ultimately transform inner pain into substance and worth.

Due to the intimate nature of this retreat, the group size will be limited to 20.

 

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Location icon Genesis Spiritual Center, 53 Mill Street, Westfield, MA, USA

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Restore and Renew: new year yoga retreat
The retreat facilitator, is well versed in the subject and demonstrates excellent ability to guide participants through various yoga positions and types of yoga practices. The facility is great with a responsive and enthusiastic staff. Highly recommend!

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just what I needed and didn't know I needed.
This was definitely a unique experience. I knew Nancy Sheridan would be good but I didn't realize its deep impact on my soul. Thank you, not only to Nancy, but to all who made this weekend possible. The Genesis staff was outstanding.

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Lucy Abbott Tucker
My days at Genesis were days of going home for a reunion with friends and colleagues, embracing the learned wisdom of an excellent teacher, Lucy Abbott Tucker and resting in community in front of a blazing fire in the fireplace. My spirit was nourished and I was at peace.
Thank you Genesis
Chickie Amberg

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Wonderful experience
This was my first attendance at Genesis . The Experience Was so wonderful. I left feeling closer to God and I left with a great sense of community. The conference. I attended was wonderful. Lucy Abbott Tucker was so amazing. A must attend in your lifetime. It was more than I ever expected.
The facility itself is just beautiful. It’s like a time capsule. The carriage house meditation room upstairs was beautiful with a craft room and a space where You could sit and find peace and silence if you chose.
The staff was amazing. When you first arrive, they orient you to the environment and the different spaces in the house where you could go and find peace. Jean Risk, the massage therapist is magical. She was an amazing Masseuse. You can call and make an appointment and she will meet you there.
The food was absolutely delicious. Made with love and fresh ingredients every day. three delicious meals and snacks. Amazing.
This is a must try for rest, relaxation, renewal or any conference. I cannot say enough positivity about Genesis Spiritual center.

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Community for Spiritual Companions
Program and content and presentation fabulous.
Center and hospitality really wonderful.
A good time was had by all.Barbara B. Girard