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Truly, it is in the darkness that one finds the light, so when we are in sorrow, then this light is nearest of all to us.

– Meister Eckhart

Upcoming Programs & Retreats

Private Retreat

Flexible Dates
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Are you seeking a sanctuary where time slows down, inner peace awakens, and your spirit finds renewed clarity? At Genesis, we invite you to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and renewal, where the beauty of stillness can awaken your spirit. Step away from life's relentless pace and immerse…
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BioSpiritual Focusing 10 Week Book Study and Practicum

With Donna O'Connor and Mike Smoolca

February 19, 2025
Genesis Spiritual Life & Conference Center
Envision a space where science and spiritual insight meet, transforming your body into a channel for sacred knowledge.  Join us for a transformative journey of self-discovery with our BioSpiritual Focusing 10-week book study and practicum. Delve into the profound insights of Fr. Peter A. Campbell and Fr. Edwin M. McMahon's…
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Nurturing Your Spirit: A 5 or 7 Day Lenten Silent Directed Retreat

With Carol Mitchell, Ph.D.

March 4 - 11, 2025
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Embark on a transformative Lenten journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth during our immersive silent-directed retreat, where you will have the opportunity to explore the guiding presence of the Spirit in a deeply enriching environment. During a silent-directed retreat, each participant meets daily with an experienced spiritual director who serves…
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Nurturing Your Spirit: A 5 or 7 Day Lenten Silent Directed Retreat

With Nan Bouche

March 4 - 11, 2025
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Embark on a transformative Lenten journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth during our immersive silent-directed retreat, where you will have the opportunity to explore the guiding presence of the Spirit in a deeply enriching environment. During a silent-directed retreat, each participant meets daily with an experienced spiritual director who serves…
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Access Your Inner Room with Centering Prayer

With F. Bill Sheehan, OMI

March 6 - 9, 2025
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Discover the transformative power of centering prayer as you learn to access your sacred inner sanctuary. Join us to explore the practice of entering your "inner room," unlocking a deeper connection with the divine and finding profound peace within yourself. Accessing our inner room and exploring its transformative effects is…
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Verses of the Soul: A Virtual Poetry Journey

With Jo Ann Bourquard

March 6 - 20, 2025
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Immerse yourself in a transformative journey of spiritual reflection and poetic discovery during this season of Lent, where words become windows to the soul's deepest longings. Join us as we explore the sacred landscape of poetry, creating a contemplative space where imagination, prayer, and community intersect, inviting you to experience…
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Lenten Simple Supper Series: Sacred Silence

With Joseph Krans, OFS

March 11, 2025
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Discover the transformative power of Sacred Silence this Lenten season. As we enter this period of reflection and renewal, explore the profound benefits of slowing down and embracing stillness. Explore how traditional and contemplative practices can deepen your spiritual connection, offering a sanctuary from life's constant noise. Learn to embrace…
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Lenten Simple Supper Series: Making Room for the Holy

With Eileen Epperson

March 18, 2025
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Lent is a wonderful time to be intentional about Making Room for the Holy One. We can literally clear away some of the physical clutter and unfinished projects that can distract us from experiencing God's Presence. Making amends, calling someone dear to you whom you haven't spoken to in way…
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Lenten Simple Supper Series: Sowing Wildflowers

With MaryAnne Davey

March 25, 2025
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Throughout Lent we weed our inner landscape, make room for the Holy and find new ways to nourish ourselves. Once we have space, it is important to see what lies beneath, waiting to grow. This evening will explore tending to the wildflowers already present in our lives and discerning how…
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Healing Hearts: Walking with Grief – An Eight-Week Series

With Donna Dellacamera and Nancy Janiszewski

March 27, 2025
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Envision a nurturing space where your grief is honored and respected, a place where you can share your journey, led by facilitators who truly listen. In this intimate gathering, you’ll experience kindness and fellowship, empowering you to explore your emotions while embracing the healing power of community. Enter a safe…
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Unleash Your Inner Artist: An Exploration of Art Journaling

With Peg Considine BFA, M.Ed.

March 28 - 30, 2025
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Imagine a sanctuary where blank pages become portals to your deepest self, where art becomes a language of the soul, and creativity flows as freely as your breath. This isn't just an art retreat—it's a journey of self-discovery that will awaken the artist you've always known lived inside you. Whether…
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Lenten Simple Supper Series: The Liminality of Lent: Embracing the Space Between

With Colleen Mollica

April 1, 2025
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
In early spring, traces of winter still linger, yet signs of spring are also beginning to appear. It is an ambivalent time. We wait patiently for spring to emerge fully, just as we anticipate the Resurrection. As we wait for the joy of Easter, nature models patience and acceptance. She…
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Nurturing Your Spirit: 6-Day Silent Directed Retreat

With Mary Ann Connolly, SC

April 6 - 12, 2025
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Embark on a transformative Lenten journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth during our immersive silent-directed retreat, where you will have the opportunity to explore the guiding presence of the Spirit in a deeply enriching environment. During a silent-directed retreat, each participant meets daily with an experienced spiritual director who serves…
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Nurturing Your Spirit: 6-Day Silent Directed Retreat

With Jo Ann Bourquard

April 6 - 12, 2025
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Embark on a transformative Lenten journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth during our immersive silent-directed retreat, where you will have the opportunity to explore the guiding presence of the Spirit in a deeply enriching environment. During a silent-directed retreat, each participant meets daily with an experienced spiritual director who serves…
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Ecological Stations of the Cross: A Journey of Environmental Reflection

With Joseph Krans, OFS

April 15, 2025
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Embark on a transformative journey that intertwines ancient spiritual wisdom with urgent environmental consciousness. Join us for a profound and thought-provoking 90-minute experience that blends spiritual tradition with environmental awareness. Our Ecological Stations of the Cross program offers a unique opportunity to reflect on humanity's impact on the Earth and…
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By His Cross and Resurrection: A Triduum Retreat

With Joseph Krans, OFS

April 17 - 20, 2025
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Imagine stepping away from the noise and chaos of everyday life into a profound spiritual sanctuary. You are invited to walk alongside Jesus during His most intimate and pivotal moments, to witness His passion, share in His suffering, and ultimately celebrate the hope of resurrection. Experience these holy days not…
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Wild Awakenings

With Deb Ondo

April 25 - 27, 2025
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
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…
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Embracing the Journey: A Women’s Retreat on the Spiritual and Psychological Dimensions of Aging

With Betty Hill Crowson

May 29 - June 1, 2025
Genesis Spiritual Life Center
Embracing the Journey: A Women's Retreat on the Spiritual and Psychological Dimensions of Aging Embark on a transformative three-day retreat that invites you to embrace the profound journey of aging with grace and wisdom. Join other women as we journey into a deeper identity of and compassion for ourselves as…
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6-Day Silent Directed Retreat

With Nancy Sheridan, SASV

June 4 - 10, 2025
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth during our immersive silent-directed retreat, where you will have the opportunity to explore the guiding presence of the Spirit in a deeply enriching environment. During a silent-directed retreat, each participant meets daily with an experienced spiritual director who serves as…
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6-Day Silent Directed Retreat

With Nicki Verploegen, Ph.D.

June 4 - 10, 2025
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth during our immersive silent-directed retreat, where you will have the opportunity to explore the guiding presence of the Spirit in a deeply enriching environment. During a silent-directed retreat, each participant meets daily with an experienced spiritual director who serves as…
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Embracing the Journey: A Women’s Retreat on the Spiritual and Psychological Dimensions of Aging

With Betty Hill Crowson

June 19 - 22, 2025
Genesis Spiritual Life Center
Embracing the Journey: A Women's Retreat on the Spiritual and Psychological Dimensions of Aging Embark on a transformative three-day retreat that invites you to embrace the profound journey of aging with grace and wisdom. Join other women as we journey into a deeper identity of and compassion for ourselves as…
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6-Day Silent Directed Retreat

With Fr. Michael Broderick

August 1 - 7, 2025
Genesis Spiritual Life Center
Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth during our immersive silent-directed retreat, where you will have the opportunity to explore the guiding presence of the Spirit in a deeply enriching environment. During a silent-directed retreat, each participant meets daily with an experienced spiritual director who serves as…
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6-Day Silent Directed Retreat

With Nancy Sheridan, SASV

August 1 - 7, 2025
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth during our immersive silent-directed retreat, where you will have the opportunity to explore the guiding presence of the Spirit in a deeply enriching environment. During a silent-directed retreat, each participant meets daily with an experienced spiritual director who serves as…
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Unleash Your Inner Guide: Mastering the Art of Retreat and Workshop Facilitation

With Betty Hill Crowson

August 14 - 18, 2025
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey and unlock your potential as a retreat director or workshop facilitator? Join Betty Hill Crowson, a seasoned author and retreat director with nearly three decades of experience, for an immersive four-night retreat that will equip you with the essential "tools of…
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Guided BioSpiritual Focusing Weeklong Retreat

With Donna O'Connor and Mike Smoolca

August 14 - 19, 2025
Genesis Spiritual Center
Unlock the hidden wisdom of your body and embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery with BioSpiritual Focusing. This silent guided retreat offers a unique opportunity to delve deep into your inner world, connecting with the sacred story woven into the very fabric of your being. Through a powerful blend…
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4-Day Silent Directed Retreat

With MaryAnne Davey

August 24 - 28, 2025
Genesis Spiritual Center
Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth during our immersive silent-directed retreat, where you will have the opportunity to explore the guiding presence of the Spirit in a deeply enriching environment. During a silent-directed retreat, each participant meets daily with an experienced spiritual director who serves as…
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Nurturing Healing: A 5-Day Journey to Transform Pain into Purpose

With Betty Hill Crowson

October 9 - 14, 2025
Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
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…
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