Ready to breakthrough? This process is designed to provide the right environment for you to directly experience a powerful shift in awareness.
If you've ever been intrigued to discover the answer to life's big questions you are in the right place. The ultimate technique for those with interest in Non-Duality and Zen:
Our Questions:
There will be opportunity for you to discuss your choice of question with Frances prior to the retreat.
Please note: The nature of the retreat requires an intensive schedule - it is full on, but we assure you if you persist it is absolutely worth the effort. For context, you'll be woken at 6am and sessions will go on until around 10.45pm. You'll be asked to put aside all other distractions for the duration of the retreat and commit to the process. If you are after something more relaxed our less intensive Mindfulness Retreats might suit better.
There are very limited spaces on what is set to be a unique event - book directly through frances@mindfullyhappy.com
This powerful retreat is a MUST for advanced practitioners and also suitable for all those inspired to face life's big questions. No particular worldview or beliefs necessary.
DATES: Thursday 18th September 2025
Intensive schedule runs until after lunch on Sunday 21st September.
Optional Integration until Monday 22nd September.
LOCATION: Gaunts House, Dorset, BH21
Optional Integration Sunday until Monday at 1pm (participants are encouraged to stay and enjoy the treat of this integration period, celebration dinner and extra nights rest, however if you are unable to do so due to other commitments please let us know - don't let that stop you from booking).
Arrival, from 4pm on Thursday
7pm Dinner & Welcome Talk
8pm First Session
Formal Retreat Schedule Ends after lunch on Sunday.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (plus hot drinks, fruit & biscuits) are included. Delicious fresh vegetarian food will be provided, for other dietary requirements, please just let us know.
Investment:
Venue Costs
Standard Room for 4 nights, full board, all food: £549
Or
Camping (own tent or campervan) £299
Our Costs
Suggested contribution* towards teaching & administration:
Concession £150
Standard £225
Abundant £275
Interested?
Email: frances@mindfullyhappy.com
A £200 Deposit will secure your spot today.
*What you find on these retreats is priceless - we don't want to turn anyone away due to means - contact us in confidence prior to booking if you are in hardship.
Our September 2025 Intensive takes place at Gaunts House Retreat Centre, set in vast country grounds of this large Dorset estate.
Explore the walled vegetable gardens, woodlands, lake, stone circle and beyond - Gaunts has been a place of spiritual learning for almost 40 years and there is a special feeling here. Majestic, quirky, rustic - Gaunts has recently undergone extensive renovations...
Single room: £15 per night
Single en-suite room: £25 per night.
Staying with a partner or friend? Twin en-suite £25 per room per night.
They are unlike anything else.
Want clarity, focus & joy - take the challenge..!
We use a combination of the revolutionary Dyad work developed by Charles Berner for 'EI's' (Enlightenment Intensives) as well as taking inspiration from the work of Zen Master Daizan Roshi and energy practices from the Rinzai Zen Tradition. Frances is happy to answer any questions you might have about the process, technique and your suitability to attend.
Our retreats are secular and all are welcome.