What Tom’s Authors are Saying About Their
2020 Retreat Experiences
2020 Retreat Experiences
“This is a real writer’s workshop honestly. It is purely from the heart and is an incredible journey for a seasoned writer or one that has always dreamed of getting their ideas down on paper. Everything about it is natural and crafted with love and care. I will be recommending this to all my friends.”
-Portia Perry-Schaeffer
“There is really nothing to describe the way this works. You just have to experience it for yourself. All of your perfectness, your genius, your heart, and soul will fly out onto the paper and move you to a totally different place in life. A place that has been waiting for you to show up! Just do it!!! Love, and Light,”
-Honey Jo Senter, February 2020, Virtual
“This retreat has helped me to break away from my resistance to writing. The book that I am now finishing was something that I have wanted to do for years. It just seemed too daunting of a project. The energy that Tom holds, and the help of his team has made this dream possible for me.”
-Thea Altman, February 2020, Virtual
“My second virtual retreat. Fantastic in a different way than the first retreat! On day 1, I wrote the story of my mom and her best friend’s 64 year friendship to give to them as a gift, something I’ve been wanting to do. Finished it in one day and love how it came out. The second and third day, I worked on my existing book, writing chapters that had been missing and doing some revisions and research. It all flowed! I’d been feeling stuck on my book and the energy, holding space and guided writing sessions made all the difference. Thank you, Tom, Donna and Janelle, for another incredible retreat and writing experience. It’s so much more than that, but you know what I mean!”
-Alison Patton, February 2020, Virtual
“It’s amazing how well this process has worked for me. Two books in two weekends! Plus peace and healing.
What a bang for my buck and time! Thanks for such a supportive process, team and energy. Tom, thanks for sharing your gift to the world. “
-Lorraine Aguilar, February 2020, Virtual
“Initially, I wanted simply to have the space and structure to complete something important that had been nagging my soul. This retreat did that, but did more. I found that the experience and perseverance allowed me to go deeper than I imagined. The process itself helped me emotionally, in addition to the accomplishment. Staff couldn’t have been kinder and more supportive. Thank you deeply”
-Roberta Jannsen
“It is a profoundly healing experience to write as the thoughts feelings sensations arise. The space that Tom creates for us is so supportive and the truth that needs to be expressed is freed. I have done a lot of healing over the past 36 years and the revelations that I experience as I am immersed in my book are astounding, simple and clear. Writing my book is a blessing, I have much gratitude.”
-Eileen Marder-Mirman
“This was my first writing weekend and my first writing experience with the DAW process. I’ve never written so many high-quality words in such a short period of time and will be using this process going forward. I highly recommend this workshop to every writer!”
-Chris Clifford
“Thank you Tom, Donna, Janelle, Hedi for creating such a safe space to write and review in. This process is sampling amazing how well the writing flows. Your promoting guidance along the way Tom helps us push through any stuff that arises with the reassurance from Donna, Janelle and Hedi. I felt the energy of this retreat very powerful and am always in awe at the healing that takes place through the writing.”
-Maree Stuartt, February 2020, Virtual
“This retreat allowed me a voice and I was able to take actions even while running a business and supporting my life. This retreat was a breeze, once I got over my fear of writing. I was able to breathe into the experience and let go to the process of surrender.
This retreat so much better than going the long way through publishers and rejections that my bruised damaged ego could not take, hence the resistance to writing for years.
This retreat gave me voice to the pain that lay hidden since my childhood. Even after counseling and therapies, I still had residual pain hidden away in the dark places.
This retreat gave me peace to the future and the future of my writing career. I am free!”
-Sharon Bates, February 2020, Virtual
“Thanks for this wonderful weekend. My story is personal and difficult and emotional and I feel a sense of freedom at this moment. Like I could expand my life and be happy and productive in ways I have not imagined.”
-Yvonne Winter
“Although I believed that I would be able to write something this weekend, I was very skeptical of writing non-stop all those hours. I only had an idea of what book I wanted to write and didn’t see how I would actually be able to write without an outline or having thought more about the content. I was so surprised and pleased that I actually DID write non-stop and the words just flowed out as Tom had said they would. I’ve written half of my book but I know exactly what else needs to go into it and I completely trust the process now and have faith in it, and Tom and his team. I surprised myself by signing up for his PublishNow program – but I know, deep in my heart, that I will finish this book and publish it – I have no doubt whatsoever! A huge thank you to Tom, Donna and Janelle for making this a life-changing weekend for me. “
-Jody Gabourie
“Thanks for this wonderful weekend. My story is personal and difficult and emotional and I feel a sense of freedom at this moment. Like I could expand my life and be happy and productive in ways I have not imagined.”
-Yvonne Winter
“Although I believed that I would be able to write something this weekend, I was very skeptical of writing non-stop all those hours. I only had an idea of what book I wanted to write and didn’t see how I would actually be able to write without an outline or having thought more about the content. I was so surprised and pleased that I actually DID write non-stop and the words just flowed out as Tom had said they would. I’ve written half of my book but I know exactly what else needs to go into it and I completely trust the process now and have faith in it, and Tom and his team. I surprised myself by signing up for his PublishNow program – but I know, deep in my heart, that I will finish this book and publish it – I have no doubt whatsoever! A huge thank you to Tom, Donna and Janelle for making this a life-changing weekend for me. “
-Jody Gabourie
“This is the premier writing Retreat! Thank you Tom Bird for opening the pathway to writing with God, but also for your inspiration as well. This was much more than about writing, this was about self-discovery, growth, and open communication with God. Bless you for hosting this!”
-Nancy Stoker
“This was my first workshop with you and I found it to be extremely educational and informative. It forced me into my writing in a big way and taught me another way of writing. You also gave me options to publish – and yes they are expensive – but it is all in one place and well thought out. That took a lot of work, effort and knowledge on your part – which would save the same on my part. Also – even though I live in my right brain and work with Spirit most of the time as a healer ~ you showed me another way to control that and use it.
Thank you for all of your help and knowledge — you were all fabulous to work with. Thanks also for the left brain help with my lack of technology – when I am “out there” right brain-wise I sometimes can’t even read the print in front of me!”
-Teri Rogers, February 2020, Virtual
“Tom and his team held an incredible space and embrace to allow the inner flow of words flow. I have already signed up for two more retreats this year. I am giving myself the time, space to develop this once hidden desire to be seen and heard. Appreciate these opportunities.”
-Nicky Irvine
“The Tom Bird program is wonderful! Tom is a great leader and has provided wonderful inspiration end guidance every step of the way. His program is God-centered and God-inspired. He truly prays for each person who participates to succeed.”
-Joan Lafuze
“Tom’s retreats are truly magical. I have never thought of my self as a writer and when the retreat ended I couldn’t believe I had been able to write 30.000 words in just one weekend. The level of inner-connection and inspiration that I achieve being in the energy of the retreat allowed me to create THE book I knew I had inside.
Thank you so much, words’ can’t describe how grateful I am to Tom and his amazing team.”
-Alma Barrero
“This experience has been life changing for me. I went into the weekend very unsure about what my book would be, knowing only that I felt moved to write a book. I surrendered to the process and was led to exactly what I needed to know, as I needed to know it. Thank you to God, and to Tom and his team, for creating this space and allowing this connection.”
-Dawn Fingers