WOMEN’S WEEKEND 2027

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2027 Women’s weekend

With sheila Denton & Nancy Weins

2027 Dates: (3/12 - 3/14) Ages: 18 +

Rates: $340 (standard cabin) • $400 (cabin with bathroom) • $430 (Guest House)

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

“The psyches and souls of women also have their own cycles and seasons of doing and solitude, running and staying, being involved and being removed, questing and resting, creating and incubating, being of the world and returning to the soul-place.”

-Clarissa Pinkola Estés

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Westminster Woods ensures that all are welcomed, respected, and celebrated at our Weekend Programs. Please email summerprograms@westminsterwoods.org or call 707-874-2426 ext 612 with any questions.

about our 2027 weekend speakers

We are honored to announce Sheila Denton & Nancy Weins AS OUR 2027 GUEST SPEAKERS

Nancy Wein's passion lies in helping others discover what it means to come alive. She is inspired by working with those committed to the growth of themselves, their families, their organizations, and the planet’s regenerativity. She thrives on supporting others’ sense of belonging and empowerment:  to know themselves as Beloved, as part of Nature and interconnected with all life, and as uniquely able to contribute to the well-being of the world.

Sheila Denton served Westminster Woods for 33 years, first as Program Director and later as Executive Director. She is a graduate of San Francisco Theological Seminary’s Diploma in the Art of Spiritual Direction and co-founder of the Center for Nature and Christian Spirituality at Westminster Woods. She currently works part-time as a consultant and executive coach, accompanying leaders as they navigate the challenges of leadership, growth, and organizational life. Sheila enjoys gardening, cooking, singing in several choirs, spending time with friends and family, and being in nature.

Women’s Weekend 2027:

Human Nature: Seeing God in ALL OF CREATION

Retreat Info coming soon…

Each session will blend storytelling, reflection, and song, leading us toward a shared communion on Sunday. Our table will be abundant and inclusive, with each participant bringing forward names, stories, and symbols of women they wish to honor. Communion will be served person-to-person, reminding us of the sacred power we hold in community.

Throughout the retreat, participants will engage in small groups, creative activities, and prayer experiences. Music will guide our journey, with songs learned each evening and sung together in the culminating service. 

This retreat is a celebration of women’s stories, biblical, historical, and personal, woven together into a sacred feast of agency, integrity, identity, and authenticity.

““I always love the community of women I meet at Women’s Weekend. I always feel held in Love as the person that I am, and I believe I was able to return that Love this weekend to others as well. It is such a special time and place of holding one another and our stories… It was so special that the thin place of camp was given space to speak for the Spirit this weekend.”
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— Lisa Casagrande

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Activities

At this rejuvenating retreat, women will experience:

  • In-depth spiritual presentations led by this year's Women’s Weekend speaker, Cassie Carroll.

  • Morning Inspire: a musical worship service led by our year-round Inspire team. 

  • Wine and cheese social every evening on our Woods Inn Patio. 

  • A traditional Sunday Morning Worship Service including Communion. 

  • Unlimited access to our prayer chapel.

  • A chance to listen & be heard in small group conversation.

  • An afternoon that is yours. Westminster Woods will provide multiple elective sessions which include: 

Join us and experience why Westminster Woods is a “Sanctuary for Transformative Experiences” for so many women. Come - you are invited!

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Childcare at Womens Weekend

Want to come to Women's Weekend, but need to bring your kids? Our experienced Program Team will be offering childcare during the morning, afternoon, and evening, so you can fully experience the weekends workshops. After registering, email ruth@westminsterwoods.org and let us know if you'll need childcare, how many kids will be coming, and what their ages are. Childcare is included in the price of registration. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Participants can stay in our Guest Houses, Cabins with private bathrooms attached , and Standard Cabins . Check out our lodging information to learn more!

  • Yes! After registering, you may email ruth@westminsterwoods.org with the amount you’re requesting and the reason for your request.

  • Yes! We have reserved cabins for ADA accommodations. If you require ADA facilities, please contact our Ministries Logistics Coordinator at ruth@westminsterwoods.org.

  • Our kitchen accommodates vegetarian diets only. If your diet requires special accommodations, please bring your own food supplements.

  • Yes! Westminster Woods always welcomes individuals from all faith backgrounds, including those who are non-religious. This weekend's theology is Christ-centered acknowledging that no one will be turned away from our community. Everyone is recognized, accepted, and celebrated for their individuality. Check out our inclusivity statement on our Mission and Values page for more information.

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