​Join Tom Compton and friends in Abercorn, Quebec for our 7th annual retreat!

We will gather for guided meditation, contemplative walks, inquiry, group & partner work, poetry, music and stretch breaks. We will nourish ourselves with healthy and delicious vegetarian food prepared onsite and enjoy the mid-day and evening breaks to rest or explore the acres of fields, forest and swimming pond.

This retreat is designed for you to drop into the heart of The Work of Byron Katie, to experience it as a deep meditation; meeting any parts of ourselves that have been previously unwelcome. This is a space to come and be as you are, an ideal retreat for both beginners & advanced practitioners of The Work.
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Lodging is on your own.
“In my experience The Work doesn’t leave anything out. Since applying The Work on a daily basis how I relate with every aspect of my life, every person in my life has radically changed. All of my relationships, interactions, thoughts, feelings, events, anything my attention goes to, with The Work becomes a gift, a kiss, a kindness, a receiving that leaves me grateful and open to Life.”
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Tom Compton, Certified Facilitator
"I feel like I have been given a secret formula to recognize destructive thinking and process thoughts so they are not in control of me. It’s funny the way we live compromising how good we can be simply because we haven’t taken the time to find an alternative. This retreat showed me a new way."
- E.B
Schedule
September 14-21, 2019
​Starts: Saturday 7-9pm 
Ends: Saturday at 12pm

Typical daily Schedule:
9am morning walk meditation
9:30/10-12:30 morning session*
12:30-2:30 lunch
2:30-5:30 afternoon session*
dinner
* including both group work and pairing, meditation, question and answers, poetry, music, stretch/dance breaks and more

​Cost
​7-day tuition: $1200 USD - $1575 CAD
Meals included (Sun. breakfast – Sat. lunch)

Food
There will be an abundance of nourishing vegetarian food which will be local and organic where possible.
Fruit, nuts, tea & coffee available at all times.
ITW Credit
12 hours of credit for candidates in the
Institute for The Work Certification Program 

​Arrival
The two closest airports
(both approx. an hour and 15 mins away):
1) Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau
2) Burlington Vermont
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Lodging 
Aux douceurs Matinales, Bed & Breakfast in Sutton (7 km from workshop site) offering 20% off for workshop participants: auxdouceursmatinales.com
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In addition to local BnB's, there is some onsite accommodation available, please get in touch with Sarah-Maya for details at: theworkwithsarahmaya@gmail.com
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Questions
Contact Sarah-Maya:
theworkwithsarahmaya@gmail.com
(514) 996-0765
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“I always appreciate and love Tom's ability to hold space in The Work to allow me to travel to the furthest recesses of my inner life. Tom has an amazing gift in traveling with others into their deepest parts. I gladly go into the worst of it with him because I know he’s right there with me and not only supports me in my process, but completely understands it. Tom is a wonderful, wonderful being.”
- G.M

Sessions and meals included
(accommodation on your own)

7-day Retreat • September 14-21, 2019
​*Canadians can skip the Paypal fee with an e-transfer to Sarah-Maya

Cancellation Policy for This Event
Refunds will be offered before September 1st, less a $100 processing fee per attendee. No refunds after unless we are able to fill your spot in which case your tuition will be refunded, less a $100 processing fee. If you do not send advance notice of your cancellation, if you do not attend, or if you leave the workshop early, your payment is non-refundable and non-transferable.
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Love is the Power 2016
More on Tom:
​Tom has been applying The Work to every aspect of his life on a daily basis since 1999. Through The Work he has discovered an unshakable peace that just is. Tom currently brings The Work to individuals, groups and organizations in Asia, Australia, Europe and North America.
theworkwithtom.com
More testimonials for The Work with Tom

“Masterful facilitation by Tom. Even though we touched upon very deep and heavy topics, I appreciated his levity, lightness, non-judgment and humour.”
Rebecca

“Well-paced and organized. I appreciated the mix of group-sharing and diad work. Tom’s presence is truly wonderful - a gentle soul with tremendous range of expression. I love the personal approach as it’s offered in a private home.”

“I experienced Tom as present and ever-generous. His energy creates a safe environment for participants to go deep - to look into the scary parts of ourselves. And holding our hands he helps us see that there is nothing scary at all. There’s only love. Witnessing the vulnerability of everyone in the group is not only heartwarming and heart-opening, it’s inspirational. I’ve learned so much about me through everyone’s sharing. Group work is powerful. Tom is one of my absolute favourite facilitators. If he’s in my area, I come running. He taught me how to love myself and to begin my journey of trusting life.”
Debbie

“Loved just observing, listening, opening my heart and mind. Tom provided a great space for that.”

“I enjoyed the the energy of the participants. I found Tom engaging, wise and sensitive to the participants. I loved the familiarity of the group coupled with respect for each person." 

​"It was a wonderful environment to learn about myself.”
Lesley

“I was able to face my fears and shame with compassion...I found it impossible to be loving with myself and others without this kind of self inquiry.”

"I love, love Tom. I never go home the same. Every time I get an opportunity to be in Tom’s presence I am gifted in priceless returns. I find ‘The Work’ freedom and a highway to my heaven. I find Tom himself gifted, authentic, loving and personable. I find the community supportive, open and generous.”
Lana

“I find The Work a great way to become clear about reality.”
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“I felt I went through another level of transformation. I released comparison and judgment in many of the exercises.
I realized that] my beliefs are not my own - that everyone has judgments of themselves. Sharing with others frees me to be more loving - to see that we are not separate. Tom is so skilled AND loving in guiding us to the truth about ourselves.”
Sharon

“This retreat was an open, safe place to explore my most intimate thoughts and beliefs. I love the exploration of right and wrong.”

“I loved the free flow of the weekend - taking time to fully explore what a participant brings to the group, in that moment. I benefitted from everyone’s work. I loved the silent parts, the music, the poetry. I felt stuck in my life….and now after the weekend I feel relaxed and confident with the future. I feel better equipped in understanding my longstanding need for appreciation. [The Work is] a great tool to address the roots of our suffering. Tom has such a gentle and kind manner to help others see a way through and past the suffering.”
Betty

“Relaxing, comfortable, challenging, expanding."
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“It was healing sharing and witnessing this group collectively hold space, with no judgment, for my healing...I feel better able to connect with the authentic self I was searching for.”
Alicia

“The Work in this format carries benefits in that one person isn’t doing all the 'heavy lifting'. I processed my own wounds/stories through hearing others.”

“A beautiful coming together of people who are willing to be vulnerable and honest and to allow others to do the same.
I saw clearly how my thinking about a circumstance, rather than the circumstance itself, has been the source of suffering. The Work is liberating and I wish that for everyone.”
Laura Kate