Presence in the heart of summer
Teacher
Roxanne Dault
When
August 7-11, 2026
Where
Kio-o
Ste-Lucie des Laurentides, QC
In the heart of summer, let's take a moment together to slow down, to approach what is alive, present in us and around us with wisdom and kindness.
This meditation retreat offers an opportunity to immerse ourselves deeply in the practice of mindfulness meditation. We'll explore the fundamental teachings of this ancient practice, cultivating a caring and balanced heart. Participants will be offered guidance on how to practice in daily life, the importance of living gently in this world and the spirit of the Dhamma that permeates everything we do.
Guided meditations, instructions and the opportunity to ask questions and discuss your practice with the teacher in group meetings, and individually on request, will make this retreat accessible to beginners and experienced meditators alike.
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 almost two decades, spending a few 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 in a graduate program at Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM), in corporate settings and in diverse organizations. 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: Kio-o, 1905 Chemin 6e Rang, Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides, QC J0T 2J0
Most of the rooms are double rooms, with shared washrooms. There are a small number of single rooms.
ARRIVAL TIME: 3:30-5:00 pm, Friday, August 7. The retreat will conclude by lunch on Tuesday, August 11. 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: $1 640
- Sustaining: $1 280
- Base: $860
- Reduced: $720
- Scholarship: upon request (limited number of scholarships are granted)
◆ Deposit : $430
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.