The Work of Byron Katie Dates: TBD
In this heart-centred, sacred space we will identify and question stressful thoughts and beliefs. “The Work” is a simple yet powerful process of inquiry, inspired by Byron Katie. It identifies and questions stressful thoughts and is a way to work with judgments and/or projections. It also addresses the cause of any challenging thought with clarity. It consists of four questions and the turnarounds.
Facilitator: Leslie Fell
The simple but powerful process of inquiry will change your life.
In this heart-centred, sacred space we will identify and question stressful thoughts and beliefs. An immersion retreat into The Work of Byron Katie. Come to identify the thoughts causing you suffering and find your freedom. We’ll learn about and practice of The Work of Byron Katie whilst being held in a nurturing nature retreat space. This retreat is open to people new to The Work and those who are deepening their practice.
Ideal for anyone wanting to:
- Decrease stress
- Understand the cause of your suffering
- Improve relationships - deeper connection and intimacy with your partners, parents, children, friends, colleagues and yourself
- Develop self compassion
- Become more self aware
- Increase clarity, energy level and peace
Our Facilitators
Leslie Fell
For over 25 years, I have used the Work of Byron Katie process. Because I wanted to deepen my understanding of this tool, I completed the intensive certification over the past decade. My former education includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy and a Master's in Public Health Sciences. After working as a therapist, administrator and consultant, I then learned and experienced numerous transformational processes across the world with scholars and indigenous elders. Called to foster well-being, peace, and generosity, I created Fells Meadows in 2017, a place for people to be in retreat and Living Ways Foundation, a registered Canadian charity that develops and shares practical knowledge and wisdom-based initiatives. It’s been my experience that this practice of ‘the work’ is the most effective for addressing judgments, projections, and stressful thoughts. I warmly invite you to explore this process and test it for yourself.
"Leslie Fell is a brilliant and wise facilitator of the Work of Byron Katie. She creates a loving, safe environment for curiosity and self-inquiry, and wisely tunes into the group's energy. At the retreat, we practiced identifying stressful beliefs while cultivating peace and understanding. The intimate setting at Fells Meadows was beautifully appointed, the food was nourishing, and we held compassionate space for one another. The Work offered me a tool to recognize beliefs causing suffering and let them go." - Martha Lucier
"My experience at the Byron Katie retreat at Fells Meadows was nurturing in every way. The accommodations were comfortable and charming, the food delicious, and the grounds magical. Leslie Fells is a highly skilled, warm, and compassionate facilitator who created a safe space where we could be fully present. She guided us intuitively while participating alongside us, which added to the intimacy of our learning. I highly recommend this retreat for body, mind, and soul." - Julia Hobson
"Leslie is grounded in the work of Byron Katie, and her approach is gentle, supportive, and effective. Her insight, combined with the vibrant spiritual and nurturing space of Fells Meadows, makes it an amazing space for any type of retreat." - Kim
“Leslie provides and safe, welcoming, and comfortable place. Thank you for allowing me to go deep into the work with loving supportive energy”
“When you feel that you have become stuck, the process allows you to find possible openings into new understandings.” - Linda C
Details
- Learning about and practice with the process of the work of Bryon Katie with your host and certified facilitator, Leslie Fell
- Sharing of resources available to support you doing this process
- Meditation, inquiry, group and partner work, and music
- Simple, nourishing, homemade meals
- Morning walk
- Countless private sit spots in nature
- Numerous trails through diverse ecosystems across the hills and valleys including forests, meadows and wetlands
- Accommodations (linens provided) in a double occupancy or private room or private cabin when booked for Full Inclusive Retreat
- Six delicious, homemade meals.
Fells Meadows Farms is a tranquil 100-acre country property in Northumberland County, between Toronto and Kingston.
Easily reach us from major areas:
Toronto: 75 minutes east of Toronto
Kingston: 75 minutes west of Kingston
Ottawa: 3 hours southwest of Ottawa
Peterborough: 45 minutes southeast of Peterborough
Toronto Pearson Airport: 90 minutes east of Toronto Pearson Airport
Dates: TBD
Schedule
Arrival: Friday between 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. with Dinner at 6 p.m. Option to arrive a day earlier (additional fee)
Departure: Sunday 4 p.m. Option to stay longer for accommodations (additional fee).
Group Size: Limited spots available, first come, first served.
Please first send registration form in and then you'll be sent an invoice. Early Bird Dates TBD
Shared Accommodations Farmhouse: Early Bird $695. then Regular Rate $795.
Private Accommodations (Cabin or Farmhouse) Early Bird $825. then Regular Rate $925.
No accommodations (extenuating circumstances) Early Bird $575. then Regular Rate $675.
All prices are subject to HST. Accommodations are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
Registration Policies
A 50% non refundable deposit (etransfer after receive invoice) is required at the time of booking. The remaining 50% is due one month before the retreat.
A minimum of 6 participants is required. If fewer than 5 book, deposits will be refunded.
If the facilitator(s) needs to cancel for any reason, participants will receive a full refund.
Participants must agree to the house rules and financial & cancellation policy, and sign a waiver upon arrival (insurance requirement).
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