1267 Galway Rd, Kinmount, ON K0M 2A0, Canada
Dharma Centre of Canada
1267 Galway Rd, Kinmount, ON K0M 2A0, Canada
The Dharma Centre of Canada, one of the oldest meditation centres in North America, is situated on 400 acres of beautiful boreal forest. The Centre is embraced by the ancient Canadian Shield which is one of the world’s oldest geological rock formations with bedrock dating back approximately 1.3 billion years old.
Much of the land is completely untouched and home to a diversity of beings such as mushrooms, mosses, ferns, trees, wild flowers, and wildlife including deer, wild turkeys, beavers, rabbits, groundhogs, bald eagles, owls, hummingbirds, various turtles, fish, salamanders, frogs and even the rare moose to name only a handful of examples of inhabitants of the land.
The property holds wetlands, lakes, ponds, streams and lots of mixed coniferous and deciduous forest rich in biodiversity. The land is welcoming and lush, holding us gently to practice and share Forest Therapy. The weather in Ontario in late August and early September is an ideal time to relax in the warm glow of summer.
During your spare time you can choose to enjoy numerous hiking trails that traverse the property. There is even access to Union Lake that can be gained by using one of the centre’s canoes or kayaks for those experienced enough to use them safely
LODGING
The accommodations rest quietly within 400 acres of forested land – simple, clean cabins and rooms are nestled among trees and sky. Each person has their own private room that is humble, peaceful, and held by nature’s embrace. The washrooms are shared, but each participant can retreat to the solitude and quietude of their own cozy room.
There are no offsite food and accommodations options allowed, you must register with the Dharma Centre of Canada paying in full for both food and accommodations to partake in this Immersion.
Once you have paid for your tuition, you will receive a link to register for lodging and meals with the venue directly.
Everyone will have their own basic rustic single bedroom. Bathrooms are shared.
4 nights including food and accommodations – $600.00 CAD, taxes included / $455.00 USD approx / subject to exchange rate
MEALS
The Dharma Centre of Canada provides three wholesome, primarily vegetarian, home-made meals made daily, often featuring produce from their own gardens. Meals are served buffet-style, designed for mindfulness and sustainability.
All meals are included in the price, starting with dinner on August 27th (arrival day) and ending with lunch on August 31 st (departure day).
Special dietary restrictions can be accommodated if requested in advance. There is also a separate kitchen in the teahouse if needed.
TRANSPORTATION
It is best to come by car or carpool. You can take a Flixbus or the Rider Express from the Toronto Airport to Peterborough, but you need to arrange private transfer from Peterborough to the Dharma Centre of Canada at your own expense. There is a gentleman affiliated with the Dharma Centre who occasionally can offer a transfer from Peterborough at an arranged time and cost. Please contact the Dharma Centre of Canada for more details.
ARRIVAL
September 3, 2027
September 3, 2027 (register in the afternoon) between 3 – 5 PM
DEPARTURE
September 7, 2027
No consumption of intoxicants. Please read the venue’s policies:
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WIFI
Wi-fi available in the Tea House and Main House, not in accommodations
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