Deepening Samādhi

A Three-Week Silent Insight Meditation Retreat

Set aside three weeks for dedicated meditation practice in the stillness of old-growth forests and the presence of mountain peaks.

Join us at Copperdome Lodge in Pemberton, BC, for an extended silent insight meditation retreat created for experienced practitioners wishing to deepen their practice in a supportive, uninterrupted environment.

With just 16 places available, this retreat offers a rare opportunity to step away from the demands of everyday life and give yourself fully to the cultivation of inner stillness, collectedness, and clarity.

The Practice: Cultivating Samādhi

The primary focus of this retreat is samādhi—the unification and collectedness of the mind. Through sustained practice, we’ll explore the conditions that allow the mind to settle, become steady, and gather its energies.

With guidance from the teacher, each participant will be supported in choosing the practice most suited to their temperament and experience:

• Ānāpānasati — Mindfulness of Breathing:Cultivating calm, continuity of awareness, and collectedness through the breath.
• Mettā — Loving-kindness: Developing a heart and mind suffused with goodwill, warmth, and friendliness.

Private practice meetings with the teacher will provide opportunities to discuss your experience, refine your technique, and receive individual guidance as your practice develops.

Over three weeks, the emphasis will be on allowing practice to deepen gradually, with patience, care, and sustained attention.

Who Is This Retreat For?

This retreat is intended for experienced insight meditation practitioners who have completed at least three seven-day insight meditation retreats, or have equivalent retreat experience.

The extended period of silence and the emphasis on sustained concentration offer a particular opportunity for those who are ready to commit to a more intensive period of practice.

A Rhythm of Silence and Practice

The retreat will be held in silence, offering a spacious environment in which to settle inwardly and give sustained attention to meditation.

The daily rhythm includes:

• Three formal sitting periods each day.
• Time to develop an individual rhythm of sitting and walking practice.
• An open meditation hall, allowing participants to come and go as needed.
• Evening Dhamma reflections or guided meditation.
• Private practice meetings with the teacher to support and deepen individual practice.

The schedule provides structure without requiring every moment to be prescribed, allowing participants to find a balance between formal practice, rest, and the natural unfolding of their meditation.

The Setting: Copperdome Lodge

Nestled among the old-growth forests and mountain peaks of Pemberton, BC, Copperdome Lodge offers a peaceful sanctuary for extended meditation practice.

Surrounded by the quiet presence of the natural world, the setting invites us to slow down, simplify, and turn toward the subtler dimensions of experience.

Three weeks in this environment offer the opportunity to step outside familiar routines and give practice the time and space it needs to mature

Teacher & Retreat Management

Teacher: Kristina Baré
Retreat manager: Mia Tremblay

Kristina will offer guidance throughout the retreat, including individual practice meetings to help participants establish and refine their chosen meditation practice.

Registration & Fees

Full retreat fee: $2,750 CAD

Registration is limited to 16 experienced practitioners. As places are limited, please ensure you register as soon as you receive the invitation.

Payment Schedule

To secure your place, payment is arranged in two stages:

• Registration fee: Due by November 6, 2026.
• Remaining balance: Due by March 1, 2027.

The registration fee forms part of the full retreat fee of $2,750 CAD, with the remaining balance payable by the stated deadline.

About IslandDhamma & Dana

IslandDhamma is a small, BC-based retreat committee offering insight meditation retreats in the Theravāda Buddhist tradition. Our retreats create space to deepen practice through meditation, silence, and Dharma teachings.

In keeping with the Buddhist tradition of dana (generosity), the teachings are offered freely. The retreat fee covers retreat expenses, while participants have the opportunity to offer dana separately to support the teacher, in gratitude for the teachings received.

Questions?

If you have questions about the retreat or the registration process, please contact:

Kristina Baré — For questions related to your practice or the teachings offered.
Mia Tremblay — For registration and retreat management enquiries.

We welcome your enquiry if you would like to clarify whether this retreat is the right fit for your practice.

We hope this extended period of silence and collected practice will offer a meaningful opportunity to deepen your meditation, cultivate steadiness, and discover what becomes possible when the mind has the time and space to settle.