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Great facility space, great food, spectacular grounds to walk for reflection, great retreat format with large group and small group discussions!
Thresholds of Hope: A Spiritual Practice Retreat
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Thresholds of Hope: A Spiritual Practice Retreat
4.9157 reviews
53 Mill Street, Westfield, MA 01085
May 29 - 31, 2026
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Cami Twilling, based in Colorado, is the Director of Earth & Soul (a Celtic initiative of study, spiritual practice and compassionate action inspired by the teachings of John Philip Newell). As well as heading up the overall work of Earth & Soul, she facilitates the spiritual practice component of the Earth & Soul Annual Retreats. Previously she was the head of Contemplative Spirituality and Youth Ministry at Trinity UMC in downtown Denver. She has studied meditation in the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition of Shambhala and received Spiritual Direction certification from the Hesychia School of Spiritual Direction in Tucson, Arizona. In addition to leading mountain and urban retreats, she has led international pilgrimage groups to Iona in the Western Isles of Scotland and work teams to Guatemala to build houses in communities that have suffered from political strife and economic hardship. Cami is passionate about the relationship between spirituality and action and believes that spiritual vision and practice can play a vital role in helping to heal and transform our lives both individually and together.
Details of this retreat
Step across the threshold into a weekend of renewal, where prayer, movement, and the ancient wisdom of Celtic spirituality awaken hope and courage for uncertain times. Here, amidst sacred listening, discover the strength Earth and Spirit offer—inviting you to live and act with deeper compassion.
Join us for an experiential weekend led by Cami Twilling, Director of Earth & Soul, and based on the teachings of John Philip Newell in which we explore the thresholds we are in the midst of today – as a world, as nations and religious traditions, and as individuals. Mornings will begin with prayer followed by in-depth times of spiritual practice, accessible tai-chi like movement, and space to listen deeply. Saturday evening, we will experience the film version of Hebridean Treasure, which is a live-stage dance, music, and song performance in which John Philip Newell tells the story of Celtic Spirituality and its love of Earth through the lens of the Western Isles of Scotland.
How do we sustain ourselves in times of change and be strengthened to live more compassionately in the world? This retreat is an invitation to move deeper, paying attention to the wisdom we carry within as well as listening to the wisdom Earth holds for us. Small group reflection and sacred listening will be an integral part of our time together.
May our time together lead to a deeper awareness of Earth and the human soul and how we are being called to reawaken so that we may live and act with compassion.
The suggested reading for this retreat is Sacred Earth Sacred Soul by John Philip Newell.
Join us for an experiential weekend led by Cami Twilling, Director of Earth & Soul, and based on the teachings of John Philip Newell in which we explore the thresholds we are in the midst of today – as a world, as nations and religious traditions, and as individuals. Mornings will begin with prayer followed by in-depth times of spiritual practice, accessible tai-chi like movement, and space to listen deeply. Saturday evening, we will experience the film version of Hebridean Treasure, which is a live-stage dance, music, and song performance in which John Philip Newell tells the story of Celtic Spirituality and its love of Earth through the lens of the Western Isles of Scotland.
How do we sustain ourselves in times of change and be strengthened to live more compassionately in the world? This retreat is an invitation to move deeper, paying attention to the wisdom we carry within as well as listening to the wisdom Earth holds for us. Small group reflection and sacred listening will be an integral part of our time together.
May our time together lead to a deeper awareness of Earth and the human soul and how we are being called to reawaken so that we may live and act with compassion.
The suggested reading for this retreat is Sacred Earth Sacred Soul by John Philip Newell.
Getting Here
Genesis Spiritual Center, 53 Mill Street, Westfield, MA 01085
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Customer Reviews
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Christianity in Crisis
Excellent program. Brother Dom’s presentation was timely, clearly articulated, and inspiring. I have attended previous programs by him, and he never disappoints.
I have one suggestion for Genesis. There was some confusion about the agenda, in terms of times of the sessions as well as when the actual sessions began and ended. It would be helpful if an agenda could be sent out the day before the program begins. As commuters, it was a bit challenging to make sure we knew exactly when we needed to be there and for how long.
That said, as always, the staff was welcoming, helpful and friendly.
I have one suggestion for Genesis. There was some confusion about the agenda, in terms of times of the sessions as well as when the actual sessions began and ended. It would be helpful if an agenda could be sent out the day before the program begins. As commuters, it was a bit challenging to make sure we knew exactly when we needed to be there and for how long.
That said, as always, the staff was welcoming, helpful and friendly.
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Toxic christianity
This workshop had outstanding researched material. The presenter was very knowlegable.
I was overwhelmed by so much input with no processing time permitted. I wished the presenter could present his points in everyday language.
I was overwhelmed by so much input with no processing time permitted. I wished the presenter could present his points in everyday language.
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Christianity in Crisis
Retreat center was quiet and accommodations were very comfortable. Bro Don Bisson is an excellent presenter
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Christianity in Crisis
The topic was very relevant and well presented. There were opportunities for questions and comments. It provided thoughtful information to bring home to continue to digest, absorb and live from.
