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Unleashing Your Wild, Authentic Self Retreat for Women | February 2026

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Unleashing Your Wild, Authentic Self Retreat for Women | February 2026

February 13 - 15, 2026

Westfield, MA, United States

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Hosted By

Nadine Lucas

9 followers

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2 nights, 3 days

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12 person retreat

Highlights

  • Create brave spaces for vulnerability and authentic connection

  • Celebrate our complexity, contradictions, and magnificent imperfections

  • Dismantle the patterns that have kept us small

  • Reconnect with our intuition and internal knowing

  • Learn to trust ourselves rather than rely on external validation

  • Utilize a variety of modalities including Journaling, SoulCollage®, Psychodrama, and Internal Family Systems.

Details

We will gather in this retreat for women to liberate the truest, most authentic version of ourselves that has been quietly waiting to be unleashed. Just because we don’t live in a zoo doesn’t mean we aren’t caged! Inspired by Glennon Doyle’s revolutionary manifesto “Untamed,” this retreat is a sacred space for women to shed the invisible cages of expectation, societal conditioning, and internalized limitations. We are here to challenge the narratives that have told us who to be, how to behave, and what dreams are “acceptable” for us to pursue. Like the wild cheetah Doyle describes – who, when finally freed from her zoo enclosure, remembers her innate wildness – we too will reconnect with our primal wisdom. We’ll explore the difference between the life we’ve been told to want and the life our souls are truly calling us to live. This is not a retreat about self-improvement. This is a radical reclamation!

Location

Westfield, MA, United States

Westfield, Massachusetts (ZIP code 01085) is a charming city located in Hampden County in the western part of the state, about 10 miles west of Springfield. Known as the “Whip City” for its historic role in the buggy whip industry, Westfield blends small-town charm with modern convenience. It offers a mix of scenic countryside, vibrant community life, and a growing downtown area featuring local shops, restaurants, and cultural venues. The city is home to Westfield State University and provides easy access to outdoor recreation, including Stanley Park and the nearby Berkshires. Its mix of history, education, and natural beauty makes it a welcoming place to live or visit.

Venue

Genesis Spiritual Life Center

5 ★ 16 Reviews

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Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center creates an environment that reveals the love of God for all creation and brings hope and healing to all who come. Founded in 1976, Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center offers on-site and online programs, retreats, sabbaticals, spiritual direction and healing arts, and meeting/conference space to guests who appreciate a holistic approach to mind, body, and spirit. Home to the Providence Arboretum, the Center is set on nineteen wooded acres, where the grounds are kept in concert with nature’s wisdom. The 7,000 square foot meticulously maintained Carriage House, built-in 1829, and the main building, with its dining halls, chapel, meeting rooms, and 30 private and shared guest rooms, invoke serenity, peace, and contemplation. Experience peace and tranquility, natural landscapes, and peaceful blooming gardens, along with our comfortable guest rooms, lodging, and delicious home-cooked meals. Located in Westfield, Massachusetts, the Center is a part of the vibrant arts, culture, and natural beauty of Western Massachusetts. A sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Providence of Holyoke, Massachusetts, Genesis welcomes persons of all faith and walks of life.

Free Wifi

Free Wifi

Garden

Garden

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Towels

Kitchen

Kitchen

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Fireplace

Bathroom

Bathroom

Accommodation

Single Room with Shared Bath

4 Rooms Left

Private room for 1

$950 USD total

Double Room with Shared Bath

2-person shared room

$850 USD / person

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Private, attractively appointed overnight rooms in our guest wing furnish quiet and relaxing surroundings for those who stay at Genesis. Genesis offers single and double rooms with shared bathrooms.

Meals

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Meals provided

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

Diets catered

Vegetarian

Meals and snacks are included

Schedule

The retreat begins Friday afternoon with arrivals, settling in, and an evening session focused on self-discovery and exploring limiting beliefs under the theme “You Are a Goddamn Cheetah.” Saturday includes morning walks and meditation, followed by workshops on emotions, intuition, and creativity through SoulCollage activities, along with ample free time for rest and reflection. On Sunday, participants explore imagination and courage in breakout workshops, culminating in a closing session celebrating personal empowerment and freedom.

Testimonials

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I received so much love and compassion from Nadine and the other women in this group. I learned how important it is to be my Authentic Self and show myself compassion when I slip back into old patterns. I learned to better speak my voice! One of the best parts of the experience was doing SoulCollage.

Robin, FL, USA

This workshop was inspiring and emotionally powerful! I loved all the multi-media activities! I learned to pay attention to my inner Knowing and face all the critical voices inside me. Nadine created a safe space/container for us.

Cathy, MA, USA

My understanding of what I can accomplish in my life has expanded ten-fold. I feel more powerful and connected to my Authentic Self. The best part of this experience was feeling understood, with no judgement from others. I was able to be vulnerable in my emotions. Nadine masterfully created this workshop. It was amazing to see her creativity, compassion, and cheerful spirit in action! Nadine, you are an amazing cheetah champion!

Robbi, MA, USA

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Host

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Nadine Lucas

Northborough, MA 01532, USA

Nadine is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 30 years of experience providing therapeutic services to children, teens, parents, and adults. Her professional background includes work in adole...

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English

Teaching for 3 months

Joined Insight Timer in Oct 2025

What's Included

Accommodations (shared bath)

Meals and snacks

Goodie bag and art collage materials

Not Included

Transportation to and from the venue

FAQs

Guest requirements

  • For women only

Cancellation policy

The remaining balance for the retreat is due 30 days prior to the start date. If this balance is paid earlier than these 30 days, you are eligible to cancel and receive a full refund of this remaining balance, provided you do so at least 30 days before the retreat begins.

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