photo courtesy of Kurt Schlatzer   From Personal Experience...            “I have taken three classes now from Tera, Reiki I, Reiki II and Animal Communication.  I have enjoyed taking all of her classes; she is very knowledgeable on all of her subjects.  Her many years of experience in her field show in her teachings of her classes.  She has so many real world experiences to share with you that really help in the learning process.  I would highly recommend taking any one of Tera’s classes at Hummingbird Farm. Just the experience to visit her farm and work with the animals and Tera will change your life, it changed mine.”              - Michelle Buckingham, Apex, NC        “When I signed up for the Embracing All Species class, I was not prepared for what I would experience.  I had taken the animal communication class several times and knew, without a doubt, that communication with animals is not only possible but also very rewarding.  When it came to rocks and trees, however, I was more skeptical.  Trees are living things and I was open to that aspect of the class, but a ROCK.  How could that be a living thing?  How could there be thought and living within hard stone? “During the class, Tera sent us out to communicate with a plant or tree.  I was on my way to communicate with a large tree I had seen earlier when I heard another voice calling to me.  She identified herself as “Grandmother Rock.”  (During a workday about a year earlier, Tera had pointed out the very large rock/bolder to us.)  Grandmother Rock had much to say to me and left me with no doubt that she was a living thing.  She especially wanted me to know that she had an important job in this universe and that for many years she had interacted with the river, plants, animals, humans and all that is around her. “Opening your mind and heart to experience new things is a wonderful way to expand your self.  Having things come to you and teach you a new way of looking at life is priceless.”  - Lauryn Boyd, Glen Allen, VA   “The first time I visited Hummingbird Farm, it was like experiencing a bit of Heaven-On-Earth. The peaceful pastoral setting, the llamas, alpacas and goats thoughtfully grazing in their field, the small river gently flowing at the back side of the property all help to set a very special tone. The location is perfect for the workshops and other events that Tera offers there.
         “But the story of Hummingbird Farm started long before my first visit. It started with a dream, a vision, and became manifested by a lot of planning and hard work by Tera. The Farm is a reality because of the many things that Tera offers at HBF.... the classes and  workshops I've taken with Tera  have changed my life and my view of all life in a very profound way. I have  learned to trust my ability to communicate with animals and with nature, to be one with Nature and with the River of Life. The workshops help to guide me on the new path I have chosen, and have helped to teach me who I am and  have shown me how I "fit" in Nature.” - Barry Taylor, Wake Forest, NC    "Tera's workshops aroused such an excitement and confidence in my own abilities to communicate with all beings. They opened up whole new vistas to communication and I gradually began to communicate with my beloved friends the whales and dolphins. I have gleaned so much wisdom and knowledge from these beings as they lovingly remind us of our own magnificence. Tera's loving guidance helped me to trust in my own awakened gifts of communicating with all species and truly transformed my life."  - Maura Rand, Marshfield, Massachusetts       "Attending the animal communication workshops was, with no exaggeration, one of the highlights of my life! Tera Thomas is an amazing and loving person, a great teacher. The workshops went far beyond animal communication alone. They helped me to re-new my relationship with all of nature. I developed a new sense of understanding of all of the natural things around me, things I had always known were there but did not have a full appreciation for. Tera did...and continues to...open my eyes and my mind. Her influence will remain with me always."             - Ron Wilson, Cary, North Carolina       "Hummingbird Farm is alive with energy and to participate in a workshop there or anywhere Tera Thomas teaches turns on a light in one's soul. Tera is so filled with compassion and timeless wisdom that one cannot help but be affected by it. Nothing can replace the 'workshop energy' that abides at these events, Tera shepherds these energies into a productive outflow with the skill and and care of a master craftsman. Worlds open up and journeys are begun."            - Patti Henningsen, Hagerstown, Maryland            “I was drawn to Tera's work from the moment I saw her brochure. Initially I contacted her for a consultation with my two dogs and cat about a long trip I planned to Peru. I wanted to be sure they understood why I needed to go and that I would be coming back soon. Her ability to tune in to their energies, personalities, health, and interactions in our family was completely accurate and astounding to me. She helped me to see their wisdom and gain understanding beyond anything I had imagined. “In the past several years I have participated in all levels of Tera's Animal Communication workshops and have enjoyed them so much I have repeated some. I find her teachings to be completely authentic, objective, and open hearted. Her work conveys a sense of profound respect for the animals as our teachers and for the Earth as our mother. I feel supported and encouraged to trust that my experiences with the animals and their wisdom are true and real. Hummingbird Farm feels like returning home for my essence. I love going there early in the morning before the workshops and sitting in the pasture meditating with the llamas Inka, Rainbow, Lola, and Lucy. They share their enlightened understanding so readily. Tera has created a sacred retreat that exists in a dimension of love, compassion, and understanding as a sanctuary for us all to remember who we really are, and to cherish and deepen our connections with all animals and the earth. My life has been deeply touched and changed by my experiences there." - Robin Mayberry, Greensboro, North Carolina    “For as long as I can remember I had a dream of communicating with animals, but it remained a very nebulous dream until I met Tera. I went to the home of a friend where Tera doing a presentation. I soon signed up for my first workshop, which was not only a life-changing event, but also literally a dream come true. Since that day, every workshop, every consultation, and every work day on the farm in which I have participated has given me a growth, an expansion that is hard to put into words.  It never fails to take my breath away when I reach the point in the road where the farm first comes into view. Immediately I am overwhelmed with both love and gratitude for Tera, for the Animal Teachers, for the land, and for the blessings of becoming aware of how we are all connected.  By opening my heart to Hummingbird Farm, I really opened my eyes to a new life, a new world, a new way of existence, a magical place of unconditional love where we weave our threads of life together as one - and the journey continues! “ - Candy Austin, Raleigh,   “Tera's consultations have helped calm my worries when I wasn't finding answers to issues with my cats, Spanky and Oscar Wilde. Through these consultations both my cats and I found it easy to heal and live more harmoniously and healthy. Thanks Tera!  - Jan Bettencourt, Waltham Massachusetts   “I feel very lucky to have had the opportunity to work with Tera! Through her, I have found that the inner lives of my cats are much richer than I ever imagined. Knowing this has made our feline and human family even more closely knit. Tera has the gift of tapping into their thoughts, and communicates them to me in a very loving--and fun--way. Two years ago we had a new addition (number three!) to our cat family. She was a nervous stray who had problems fitting in with the other cats, to the point that we were thinking of finding another home for her. Talking with her through Tera made everyone a lot more comfortable--and she is now a loved member of our household. I love speaking with Tera and my cats!” - Lisa Gontarski, Apex, North Carolina   “How has Tera helped me? Let me count the ways! Oh, if only I could but the days aren't long enough. I was an animal rescuer for over 18 years and had it not been for my sessions with Tera over the last five years, I never would have believed how successful I could be in the level of my adoptions. I learned so much about the companion animals that came into my care; their fears, angers, and sadness. I learned what type of home they wanted and why they wanted to be with or without other four-legged friends. And I shared their happiness on Adoption Day! “As for my personal relationship with my companion animals--Tera has enhanced our bond to the umpteenth degree. I was always connected with animals but through our consultations, I have changed the way that I think about things. Death, for one. It has a whole different meaning than it did before. With Tera's help, I am able to participate in the transition process, which then lessens my grief. And I am no longer afraid of the "d" word. I could not imagine my life without my sessions and the amazing gifts that I have received from the art of animal communications.” - Leslie Mann, Fort Lauderdale, Florida   “Pesticides from my neighbor’s yard accidentally poisoned my dogs, Terra and Zaina. My veterinarian said to me that they would die, as the organ damage is too severe. I did not want my two best friends to die, so I called Tera and asked her for help. I told Tera that my dogs were poisoned. She immediately went into great detail as to how it happened, where the pesticides originated, and what body parts of each dog were compromised. I confirmed all this information to be true through discussion with my vet and my neighbors, along with lab tests. The information and suggestions for remedies given by Tera Thomas were crucial in saving the lives of my wonderful dogs. I call Tera Thomas every 4 to 6 months to follow up on the health of my dogs, as I give this information to my homeopathic veterinarian to assist her with their treatment. My two special pals are doing excellently. The pesticides are out of their bodies and we are in the process of strengthening their organs. Terra and Zaina are healthy and are living wonderful lives. Tera Thomas is one incredible lady. Her special talents and abilities helped me save the lives of my dogs, increase communication with my doggie friends, and add so much love and happiness to my life. “ - Marilyn Reynolds Mississauga, Ontario, Canada   “Tera Thomas’ professional animal communication practice comes from a place of deep integrity, compassion, and loving respect for all species.  In my work with her I have found her to be highly ethical, skillful, practical, and nonjudgmental. For me, visiting Hummingbird Farm is an unforgettable experience.  The harmonic vibrations of love and harmony with nature between are palpable and extraordinary.” - Susan Bush, Bonlee, NC
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