In the Heart of Summer: Silence, Wisdom, and Compassion — A Mindfulness Retreat
Teacher
Roxanne Dault
When
August 12 - 15, 2027
Where
Galilee Centre, Arnprior, ON
In the middle of the summer, as nature’s vitality unfolds fully, this retreat invites us to pause, slow down, and reconnect with the simplicity of the present moment. In silence and with the support of a community of practitioners, we will take time to look inward at our experience with curiosity, gentleness, and discernment.
Through practice and Dhamma teachings, we will explore the foundations of mindfulness and the qualities of the heart that foster a free and balanced mind. Participants will receive practical guidance for integrating practice into daily life, develop a kinder relationship with themselves and the world, and deepen their understanding of the present moment as a path to freedom and awakening.
Guided meditations, instructions, and opportunities to ask questions and discuss practice with the teacher in group meetings and individually, upon request, make this retreat accessible to both beginners and experienced meditators.
This retreat is taught in French.
Teacher
Roxanne Dault teaches meditation in Canada, USA and in France. She has been dedicated to this path for more than two decades, spending years in silence, sitting on long retreats both in Asia and in the West. A Guiding Teacher at True North Insight and an Associate Guiding Teacher at the Insight Meditation Society in the USA, Roxanne teaches in a variety of environments including as a Lecturer in a graduate program on mindfulness at Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM). Her teachings take root mainly from the lineage of Mahasi Sayadaw. She is trained in Somatic Experiencing®, a body-mind approach aimed at relieving the symptoms of trauma and stress. Learn more at: roxannedault.ca.
Registration Information
LOCATION: Galilee Centre: 398 John St N, Arnprior, ON K7S 2P6.
Galilee Centre is a holistic spiritual life centre that welcomes retreats accommodating the needs of a wide audience, including Dharma organizations. Please note there are Christian symbols on the site.
This retreat centre has a mix of double and single rooms, with shared washrooms. Single rooms will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, according to the order in which registrations are received.
ARRIVAL TIME: 3:30-5:00 pm, Thursday, August 12. The retreat will conclude by lunch on Sunday, August 15. Everyone is welcome to stay for lunch. The teacher requests that you plan to attend the entire retreat – please arrive on time and stay through the closing talk.
COST: TNI is dedicated to offering affordable rates to all. TNI retreat fees are on a sliding scale basis that allows participants to pay according to individual means. Fees do not include compensation for the teachings, and teachers rely on the generosity of retreatants for a sustainable income. There is an opportunity to offer dana (donations) to the teachers at the end of each retreat.
A deposit of 50% of the base rate is required to register to the retreat. The deposit is included in all of our fees.
- Benefactor: $1 275
- Sustaining: $1 020
- Base: $690
- Reduced: $555
- Scholarship: upon request (limited number of scholarships are granted)
◆ Deposit : $345
Benefactor
The Benefactor rate provides the opportunity to offer more substantial support for TNI.
Sustaining
The Sustaining rate represents the actual cost to TNI to operate our programs. If you can afford this level or higher, you assist our efforts to offer lower sliding-scale rates and ongoing financial subsidies.
Base
The Base rate covers 69 % of what is needed to run our organization. To balance our budget and to wisely steward our resources, donations must supplement our registration income.
Reduced
Payment at the Reduced rate covers only 55 % of what is needed to run our organization. To balance our budget and to wisely steward our resources, donations must supplement our registration income.
Scholarship
TNI offers scholarships providing a reduction of up to 50% on the base rate on our sliding scale to those who request them. Scholarships are available for a limited number of places.