The peaceful, quiet space you desire is right here. Located in scenic Western Massachusetts, Genesis offers a month-long sabbatical in October for rest, reflection, and renewal. Autumn in New England is designed for people from all faiths and spiritual paths.
July
1
Two one-hour sessions DAILY, at 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. The first half hour includes a prayerful centering and inspirational reading and 20 minutes of silence. After the silence, you may sign-off or stay for reflection and sharing.
July
25
A Silent BioSpiritual Focusing Rereat is about presence to self, others and God, and will guide you to the deepest levels of spiritual awareness inside your body.
July
29
Celebrate the sensations of summer with Yoga. Feel the warmth in your muscles as you stretch and experience fluidity in your body as you flow through pose sequences.
August
1
A Silent Directed Retreat is designed to provide time and space for prayer and solitude. There will be opportunity to meet daily with a spiritual director, providing time to reflect on your spiritual journey and the presence and action of God in your life.
August
1
Join us for two DAILY one-hour sessions at 7am and 7pm.
The first half-hour includes a prayerful centering and inspirational reading and 20 minutes of silence. After the silence, you may sign off or stay for reflection and sharing
August
5
Celebrate the sensations of summer with Yoga. Feel the warmth in your muscles as you stretch and experience fluidity in your body as you flow through pose sequences.
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Microgreens, Mulberries and ‘Maters, Oh My!
These past weeks I’ve had occasion to cover Genesis’ kitchen so our beloved Chef Jen could have a couple of days off. I delighted in harvesting tart cherries from the tree behind the Carriage House and incorporating them into Rainbow Chard, bacon and cherry pizzas, Chilled Persian Soup, and cooking them down for a sauce over vanilla ice cream.
Posted on 7/14/2021
We had a lovely full house of 28 gathered to celebrate Genesis’ contemplative Easter Triduum Retreat...Read on
Posted on 2021-04-06
Meditation and Self-Improvement
I was born and raised in Westfield my entire life and had no idea what Genesis Spiritual Life Center was all about until several years ago...Read on
Posted on 2021-03-15
I’ve had the privilege to photograph the land here at Genesis and spend time with many of the trees...Read on
Posted on 2021-02-17
