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. 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 12:30-5 "Earth Tones/Solar Tones."
  • Sunday from 8:30-noon: "Soul Talk." All class descriptions here. 
 
  • I will be the main contact person and can be reached at [email protected]. Additionally, Sheri Heath is assisting along with Jaya Marr in coordinating Sharon's workshops. Please feel free to contact Sheri at: [email protected] for signing up for workshops, and fielding questions.
 
  • Please know, this is a small venue, thus we are limiting Sharon's workshops to 35 participants, with the possibility of 40 maximum. We are still working the numbers for adequate, comfortable seating.  
 
  • Marie Luna, is a close personal friend and she is offering her beautiful facility and support staff to us for very reasonable rates comparatively. 
 
  • 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 in Paonia that are available for free. See Jaya about our rooms. There will be other local attendees and colleagues who are great at offering housing assistance, given the nature of this communal small town. 
 
  • 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.
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  • Lodging arrangements at La Mesa can be made directly with La Mesa's Property Manager Marie Luna at [email protected]
 
  • La Mesa also has ample parking for camper vans and small camper trailers.​
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  • Food preparation 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. ​
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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. 
 
  • Currently 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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  • 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.  
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  • Wireless service throughout facility.
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

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.