Cleansing Blooms
Washed in the Blood of Jesus.
Continually Renewed Through Forgiveness.
Spring invites us to open the windows, clear away winter’s dust, and begin again. March’s Blooming Grace Retreat turns that familiar spring cleaning toward Jesus: receiving His cleansing, preparing our hearts, and returning to Him in ordinary life.
Make cold-process soap with a skilled guide, then visit all six reflective bath and household-product stations. Scripture, both songs, and private prayer weave through the making.
We bring the attitudes that need forgiveness and the hurts the world has left behind. Grief, anxiety, and harm received are not sins to scrub away.
Come as you are. You do not have to share your story.
What You’ll Experience
Cleansing Blooms brings the familiar work of spring cleaning into a gentle conversation with Jesus. His death, burial, and resurrection are the foundation; the crafts become reminders, not the source of cleansing.
First, make an individual cold-process soap batch under skilled supervision. Then visit every stop of the Cleansing Walk: bath bombs, lotion bars, a dry clay mask, all-purpose cleaner, scouring powder, and household cleaning scrub. Each sample is paired with Scripture, an everyday example, and a private prayer prompt.
Begin with All Who Are Thirsty and return later to Create in Me a Clean Heart. A brief Growing Season Teacup moment gently cleans the repaired cup while its cracks and gold seams remain visible.
There is room for confession, forgiveness, and hurts that are not your fault. Sharing is always optional.
Scripture Focus
Romans 6:3–4 · 1 John 1:7–9
Jesus gave His life for our sins, was buried, and rose again. Romans 6 describes being united with Christ in His death and resurrection; baptism expresses being buried with Him and raised to new life. We do not need to be baptized again each time we seek forgiveness.
Throughout life, we return through repentance, confession, receiving forgiveness, and renewed obedience. Psalm 51:10 becomes our prayer for a clean heart; 2 Corinthians 5:17 reminds us of new life in Christ.
In John 13:8–10, Jesus washes His disciples’ feet. His invitation is deeper than hygiene: receive His cleansing, then serve one another with humility.
March prepares our hearts. April’s Persevering Blooms continues this Easter foundation through the Holy Spirit’s ongoing work. Each retreat stands on its own, wherever Easter falls.
At a Glance
March’s invitation
Cleansing, repentance, forgiveness, and returning to Jesus.
Scripture
Romans 6:3–4; 1 John 1:7–9; Psalm 51:10; John 13:8–10; 2 Corinthians 5:17.
Two creative experiences
Supervised cold-process soap and the six-stop Cleansing Walk.
Music
All Who Are Thirsty at the beginning; Create in Me a Clean Heart later.
Farm retreat
$85 per person. A gentle pace, with private reflection and guided making.
Soap care
Soap stays for curing, typically 4–6 weeks or longer, and maker safety checks before pickup. It is not ready for immediate use.
When God renews the heart, the whole life
begins to bloom.
Your Journey
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Release
Lay your burdens before God.
Begin by slowing your pace and spending quiet time in prayer. As you prepare your heart for the afternoon, you'll be invited to surrender the worries, fears, and expectations you've been carrying.
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Cleanse
God washes away what weighs us down.
As you craft your own botanical cold-process soap, you'll reflect on God's promise to cleanse and restore. Just as soap removes what doesn't belong, Christ lovingly removes guilt, shame, and the burdens we were never meant to carry.
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Restore
Renew your body while God renews your soul.
Create luxurious bath bombs, nourishing body oil, and a botanical face mask using natural ingredients that refresh and care for the body. As each product comes together, you'll be reminded that God delights in restoring every part of our lives with His peace.
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Refresh
Receive His peace.
Spend time in guided Scripture reflection, meaningful conversation, and quiet moments with God. Allow His Word to replace worry with peace and exhaustion with renewed strength.
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Renew
Walk forward with a new spirit.
Leave knowing that true beauty begins with a heart transformed by Christ. Carry His peace into your home, relationships, and everyday life, remembering that His mercies are new every morning.
Your Creative Reminders
Make one individual cold-process soap batch, then a small sample at every Cleansing Walk stop:
Bath bomb
Lotion bar
Dry clay mask
All-purpose household cleaner
Scouring powder
Household cleaning scrub
The first three are bath/body samples; the last three are household products, not for skin. Each has its own label and care directions.
Soap is retained for curing and safety checks before pickup. Household samples are for same-day practice use; discard leftovers. These cleaners are not disinfectants.
The crafts become reminders of receiving grace and returning to Jesus, not proof of faith or finished healing.
A Moment to Pause
What needs attention today?
It might be impatience when a driver does not move at a green light. A harsh reply. Jealousy. Resentment that keeps replaying an old conversation. We do not need a major crisis to return to Jesus.
And some things we carry are wounds, not wrongdoing. Bring those hurts to Him without blaming yourself for what someone else did.
What can I confess, what forgiveness can I receive, and what small next step can I take?
Come As You Are
Cleaning Blooms is for women who feel weary, overwhelmed, or simply long for a quiet place to reconnect with God.
Whether you've been carrying anxiety, navigating a difficult season, or simply need time to slow down, this retreat offers a gentle invitation to rest, pray, create, and receive God's renewing grace.
Come alone, invite a friend, gather your Bible study, or host a retreat with your church.
Together you'll create, laugh, pray, encourage one another, and leave refreshed in both body and spirit—reminded that God's love continually restores what life has worn down.
Ready to Begin?
You don't have to become someone worthy of God's love. You already are.
Before you were ever enough for the world, you were already loved by God.
Experience Cleaning Blooms Your Way
Lead Rejuvenating Blooms anywhere with the complete digital retreat experience. Inside you'll find the full devotional, leader guide, participant workbook, recipes, Scripture readings, discussion questions, shopping lists, setup instructions, printable resources, and step-by-step activity guides as you discover your identity in Christ and learn to see yourself through God's eyes.
Designed for individuals, churches, women's ministries, and small groups, this downloadable experience includes everything needed to host a meaningful Blooming Grace retreat wherever you gather.
Features
Complete devotional experience
Leader guide
Participant workbook
Homemade flower pasta recipe
Mirror project instructions
Supply list
Shopping list
Setup guide
Discussion questions
Scripture readings
Closing devotional
Bloom Challenge
Printable participant pages
Digital Retreat Experience
Complete Reflecting Blooms devotional
Leader guide
Participant workbook
Homemade flower pasta recipe
Mirror project instructions
Supply and shopping lists
Setup guide
Scripture readings and discussion questions
Closing devotional
Bloom Challenge
Bring the Rejuvenating Blooms experience wherever you gather with a carefully assembled supply kit containing the specialty materials for every participant. Inside you'll find everything needed to create your handcrafted 16" botanical mirror, along with the dry ingredients for homemade egg-free flower pasta and other project materials that make this retreat unique.
Simply add a few common household items and fresh groceries to enjoy the complete devotional experience at home, with your church, or in a small group. The complete devotional, leader materials, recipes, setup instructions, and printable resources are included in the Digital Retreat Experience and are not part of this supply kit.
Whether you're hosting a retreat at church, gathering with friends, or creating a personal retreat at home, this kit makes it easy to experience Reflecting Blooms almost anywhere.
Features
16" round mirror
Preserved flowers and natural botanicals
Specialty craft materials
Dry ingredients for homemade egg-free flower pasta
Edible flower and herb blend
Pre-measured project components
One kit designed for one participant
Supply Kit
Cold-process soap ingredients:
Soap mold
Botanical bath bomb ingredients
Body oil base
Botanical face mask ingredients
Essential oils
Pressed botanicals and dried flowers
Mixing containers
Disposable crafting materials
Pre-measured project components
One kit is designed for one participant.
Experience Rejuvenating Blooms with a beautifully printed participant workbook designed to guide you through every step of the retreat. Inside you'll find the complete participant devotional, Scripture, reflection questions, journaling pages, and activity instructions as you discover how God brings beauty from life's most difficult seasons.
Created as a lasting keepsake, this professionally printed workbook allows you to focus on the retreat instead of printing pages at home. Leader materials, supply lists, setup instructions, and additional facilitator resources are included in the complete Digital Retreat Experience and are not part of this workbook.
Whether you're attending on the farm, participating with your church, or gathering in a small group, this workbook is a meaningful companion you'll return to long after the retreat is over.
Features
Professionally printed 5.5" × 8.5" participant workbook
Full-color cover
Black-and-white interior
Saddle-stitched binding
Scripture and devotional content
Reflection and journaling pages
Activity instructions
A beautiful keepsake from your retreat
Participant Workbook
Professionally printed participant workbook
No printing or stapling required
Devotional and Scripture readings
Reflection and journaling pages
Activity instructions
Beautiful keepsake from your retreat
Perfect for individuals or groups
Supplies Not Included
To complete Cleaning Blooms at home or with your group, you'll also need a few common household items.
Water
Mixing bowls
Measuring spoons
Whisk or mixing utensil
Rubber gloves
Apron or old towel
Paper towels
Small saucepan (if needed)
Workspace covered with parchment or newspaper
Optional refreshments for your gathering
A complete preparation guide, devotional, recipes, and detailed shopping list are included with your downloadable devotional.
