Wild Awakenings: A Creative Eco-Spiritual Journey

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53 Mill Street, Westfield, MA, USA
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July 12, 2025

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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 deer gazing back at you from across the yard, the reverence in your heart as the sky melts into brilliant colors at sunset. Or the quiet whispers of imagination as you wander among ancient trees. In these sacred moments—whether in the heart of the woods or standing on the edge of the vast, breathing ocean—we find ourselves exhaling. Letting go. And in that breath, we remember: we are not separate, but deeply woven into the cosmic web of all living beings, including our beloved Earth.

"The divine communicates to us primarily through the language of the natural world. Not to hear the natural world is not to hear the divine." ~ Thomas Berry

In this workshop, we will explore how a deep reverence for Earth and her timeless wisdom can awaken new dimensions of creativity. Eco-spirituality offers us a portal to the divine presence within all creation, reminding us that we are never truly alone. Instead, we are intimately connected to a universal consciousness, a sacred mystery that pulses through every leaf, every wave, every star in the sky.

Nurturing this kinship with Earth is not only vital to our own souls but essential for the survival of our planet. As Baba Dioum, a Senegalese forester, wisely observed: “In the end, we will conserve only what we love, we will love only what we understand, and we will understand only what we are taught.”

This workshop calls to those who seek not rigid rules, but a deeper, more intuitive way of living and creating. While we’ll discuss creative expression, the heart of this journey is to connect with the wild divine, expressed in whatever art form sings through you. Whether you're an established artist or just beginning to explore your creative voice, this workshop is for you. Together, we’ll awaken the wild within—both as artists and as human beings, remembering that we are part of a living, breathing eco-system, creating and being created in every moment.

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By His Cross and Resurrection
I really needed the quiet and silence during these Holy Days to enter more deeply into my relationship with my God. I so appreciated Joe’s poems, short talks, and especially the Ecological Stations of the Cross. Other times are for participant sharing, but not so much during this Holy time.
Grateful for everything, including Jen’s delicious meals! 👍😋
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6 day silent guided retreat April
I had a very much needed quiet time. Genesis is always the place. My "guru" was exceptional. After just one session, I felt like we've known each other for years. The simplicity of the scheduled sessions with her were so beneficial. Along with the food and the accomodations, I left truly invigorated.
As an AA, I was also able to attend mtg while there ...downstairs!
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Verses of the Soul: A Virtual Poetry Journey
This was a new experience for me. I signed up for this program because I love and also write poetry. The selections that JoAnn chose were varied and thought-provoking. Although we were a small group, the sharing was very meaningful. Hopefully this kind of program will be offered again. Read More

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Poetry
I loved the hour midday to refresh and get quiet with several beautifully selected poems. My schedule prevented me from attending all three sessions, and as can happen in small groups, one or two participants shared at length, but the leader offered rich, varied creative work for us to contemplate. Read More

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