Sharon O'Hara at LA MESA IN PAONIA, COLORADO

  • Located seven minutes north of Paonia, La Mesa Retreat Center is pleased to host Sharon O'Hara June 21-22, 2025. Sharon's intent as a spiritual teacher and co-founder of the Growing Place is to aid in the attainment of purpose, Self-Knowledge and/or God-Realization. Her work is grounded, multidimensional, a beautiful blend of masculine/feminine (thought-ideas/drop into the divine yin respectively), listening/speaking from one's soul, et al. She provides foundational tools to advance one's self discovery/consciousness. I've had the pleasure of traveling the world with her and Patrick (deceased), and sitting with her for 30+ years. More on her work here.
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  • ​Sharon will be teaching three classes, Two on Saturday and one on Sunday.
  • Saturday: "A Day with Sharon" from 9-noon. Then from 12:30-3:30 "Earth Tones/Solar Tones." (Prerequisite: A Day with Sharon class if you have not sat with Sharon before).
  • Sunday:  "Soul Talk."  (Prerequisite: A Day with Sharon class) 8:00-11am:  All class descriptions here. 
  • Prices: "A day with Sharon" $250 / if repeating $150, Earth Tones/Solar Tones and Soul Talk $195 each. 
 
  • Payment options: 
  • Check or cash: Send me (Kent) $50 check or cash deposit to reserve your attendance. Make check out to Kent Tompkins,
  • mail to 329 Oak Ave, Paonia, CO 81428. Also please let me know what classes you plan to attend. Note: Again for those who have not sat with Sharon, "A Day with Sharon" is a prerequisite.​ 
  • ​​Paying by CC or Zelle: CC payment, please contact Colin O'Hara at: [email protected] (reference Paonia)
  • Zelle Payment: Contact Kent. 
  • Please see the comprehensive pdf one page flyer summarizing class prices, descriptions, payment options, etc.
 
  • I (kent) will be the main contact person for signing up and facility questions. Please contact me at [email protected]. Texts yes @ 970.626.3333. No Phone calls please unless authorized.  Additionally, Sheri Heath is assisting along with Jaya Marr in coordinating Sharon's workshops. Please contact Sheri at: [email protected] for workshop information and related related information. Jaya Marr for additional housing, food, shopping, travel etc. (See more below).
 
  • Please know, this is a small venue, thus we are limiting Sharon's workshops somewhere around 37 max, then wait list. Ck back here for availability updates. As of 03/17/25: 12 slots remain, then wait list. All attendees will receive directions, updates on food, nearby areas to visit before/after the weekend (per request of several), etc. 
 
  • Marie Luna, is a close personal friend and La Mesa's Property Manager. She is offering her beautiful facility and support staff to us for very reasonable rates comparatively. Please consider contributing (either in advance or on-site) for the use of Marie Luna's facility. (Target amount will be disclosed only to those attending). In this manner, all funds for Sharon's classes go directly to Sharon and used as she chooses. 
 
  • Lodging arrangements at La Mesa are made directly with La Mesa's Property Manager Marie Luna at [email protected]. La Mesa has a total of 10 queen beds, 6 twin beds and 2 standard (full) beds, available on a first-come first-serve basis. Please see room rates and descriptions on the  photos below. Click on individual photos for rates and descriptions. La Mesa requests a two night minimum rental policy. Update: a couple beds, a room (shared bath) remain available at La Mesa. Check back here, when all rooms are booked. 
 
  • Jaya Marr is your contact person for off-site housing and restaurant, shopping assistance if needed. There are a number of Air B/B's throughout the Paonia area. Jaya and I have two bedrooms in our home (along w/two cats) in Paonia that are available for free. See Jaya about our rooms. There is a local attendee who has two rooms in her home for rent during the workshops. Again, contact Jaya. Update: 3/17/25: Kent & Jaya have one room available.. There's also plenty of nearby Air B/B's. 
 
  • La Mesa is the ideal location in Western Colorado for spiritual, yoga and writing retreats, ceremonial gatherings and an ideal venue for the healing arts. It is comprised of 50 pristine acres, including a vineyard, pond, a piñon and juniper forest and walking paths.
 
  • La Mesa also has ample parking for camper vans and small camper trailers.​
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  • Food preparation (primarily potluck style) is available in main lodge kitchen, and the farmhouse kitchen adjacent to the main lodge.  There is also an outdoor commercial kitchen and covered meeting area on the property that can easily accommodate 40 to 50 retreat guests. Please know Jaya is vetting several local organic caterers for Saturday noon options. For those wanting to be included, an additional fee will be forthcoming, along with menu options. Stay tuned. 
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  • Camping within piñon and juniper trees is also on the property, along with showers and bathrooms for camping guests and those staying in their own camper vans and small trailers. Jaya and I can supply a few tents, pads and sleeping bags for those so inclined, if you don't have your own gear. Please see Camping/Additional Options below for donation payments and available services. 
 
  • Sharon will be in a private on-site dwelling.
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  • The property also has a tipi site, and sweat lodge area utilized by authorized facilitators and healers, including Dine' Medicine Men. 
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  • Wireless service throughout facility.
 
  • For those flying in, the two closest airports are: Montrose, CO (50 miles from Paonia), and Grand Junction, CO (75 miles)
Paonia is known for its lush landscape that produces an assortment of fruits and vegetables. Fishing, hiking, river rafting and numerous music and art festivals are all popular tourist attractions. A rare sense of community, creativity and collaborative efforts bring diverse beliefs and lifestyles together here. ​
Conference Room in Lodge. Seats approximately 35 people if we squeeze in comfortably
We will be meeting on the summer solstice, that time when in this image, the arrowhead of light appears for a few seconds in this panel, and then disappears for yet another year. 
Camping, Additional Options
  • IF YOU CAMP OR SLEEP ON OUR FLOORS, PLEASE GIVE AN HONORABLE DONATION FOR KITCHEN/WATER/SHOWER/BATHROOM CLEANING AND USAGE. THANKS!
  • Camping spots are plentiful on the 50 acres; bring tents, clothing and shelter for ANY kind of weather.​ As mentioned Jaya and I have several tent, pad and sleeping bag set-ups if interested.