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Finding Wholeness in the Midst of Everything with Julian of Norwich

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53 Mill St, Westfield, MA 01085, USA
Date
November 20 - 22, 2026

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We all long to be gladdened by what Julian of Norwich imagined as the inner music of love in our lives. She knew that the melodies that shape us—some in the major key, some in a jarring, discordant minor—are part of a larger symphony, if we learn to listen deeply enough. Julian described this as the “marvelous melody of endless love.” We long to experience the resonance of this love in the depths of our lives, an energy that grounds our hearts and lifts our souls. For this love gathers us in communion and holds us—and all beings—everlastingly. It reminds us, as Julian put it, that despite the turbulence in this world and the troubles we face, “all shall be well. . .and all manner of thing shall be well.” Precisely here is where we discover that we are God’s “unending delight,” as Julian put it. This is where our healing begins, and it is here that the melody of God’s love “happens” in and through us.

Friday
3:00 Check-in begins
3:00-6:00 Arrival
6:00 Dinner
7:00 Welcome, Orientation, Opening Session

Saturday
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 Session II
10:30 Break
11:00 Small Discussion Groups

12:00p Lunch

3:30 Session III
4:45-5:30 Small Discussion Groups
6:00 Dinner
7:00 Session IV (no discussion groups to follow)

Sunday
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 Check-out begins
10:00 Final Session
11:30 Departure

Getting Here

Location icon Genesis Spiritual Center, 53 Mill St, Westfield, MA 01085, USA

Accommodation

Program Price - Single Occupancy
Program Price - Double Occupancy (Requires Two People)
Program Price - Weekend Commuter
Program Price - Saturday Only Commuter

Customer Reviews

4.90 out of 5.0 average rating

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Yoga Retreat
Sally did an excellent job, we combined yoga with meditation and we also got to know each other. I will certainly come back. I enjoyed walking peacefully around the grounds.
Thank you

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Yoga Retreat for Inner Peace with Sally Barber
I thoroughly enjoyed my first time at Genesis.Food was great, staff helpful and friendly and welcoming, room clean and comfortable. Meeting rooms also lovely.
Thank you for everyting!

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Autumn labyrinth
The experience was amazing
Very informative and relaxing and a beautiful space. Our leader was so kind and knowledgeable. The food was also really good and I met some wonderful women. It would be wonderful to have this session every season of the year. Maybe not winter..
I look forward to attending other retreats and workshops at Genesis. Many thanks for all you do.

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Always leave more present, peace-filled
I attended the weekend retreat, "The Shadow and Love: Healing our relationships to self, others and God" with Brother Don Bisson and it was just what was needed prior to the midterm election. Br. Don delivered his characteristic insightful, heartfelt content, sprinkled with crackling wit and loving personal examples, which hit all the right spots. The great food, comfortable & Immaculate surroundings within a beautiful natural setting offered the perfect compliment. I like to do 2-3 annual retreats or other programs at Genesis to put back what my experience of 'the world' seems to take out. Thank you Genesis!

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shadow and love
I enjoyed the workshop titled Shadow and Love. The speaker was very knowledgeable and provided helpful information. Since the topic can be triggering, my only suggestion would be to combine this workshop with body movement such as yoga.

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