The Mystics Would Like a Word

Virtual series - Genesis Spiritual Life & Conference Center

Join us for a lively and engaging four-week study of the most influential female mystics in the Christian tradition: Teresa of Avila, Julian of Norwich, Margery Kempe, Hildegard of Bingen, Therese of Lisieux, and Catherine of Siena. We will read their own words, discuss their stories, pray with their revelations, and reflect on what their wisdom can offer us in the 21st century. Come ready to laugh, cry, and make new spiritual friendships in the communion of saints.

Navigating life transitions with courage and compassion

The Prairie Retreat - Wheatland, IA

Facing a new chapter of life can be daunting. Whether you've finalized a divorce or gotten married, moved to a new city or gone back to school, become a parent or become an empty nester, it's all too easy to lose your bearings amidst the chaos of big change. In this day-long program, we will find space to breathe, reflect, and listen deeply to our inner voices. Take this day just for you to achieve a sense of peace and greater closure that enables you to turn the page to a new chapter.

The Rewilding Motherhood Retreat

The well spirituality center, la grange, IL

Moms of all ages and stages, you are invited to pause from caregiving for three blissful days to focus on nurturing your own soul. This event offers mental and emotional nourishment, honest conversations, and a variety of new practices for prayer and grounding — but the real magic comes simply from women gathering in a safe space, just as it’s always been. Come sleep late, let someone else cook and clean for you, and find restoration in the circle of mothers.

Creative Writing as a Spiritual Path

This retreat is for writers who have already published or desire to publish. Through contemplative practices, writing invitations, time in nature, reflection, and conversation, we will explore the relationship between the creative life and the spiritual life. Come with a project in progress, an idea that has been waiting for attention, or simply a desire to write. You can expect to leave with a renewed sense of why you write, a deeper trust in your own creative voice, and a more spacious relationship with the creative process.